This award is a tribute to the legacy of Carlos Vallecilla Borrero and at the same time it becomes a reward to the bravery and courage that entrepreneurship gives to our country every day.
In alliance with Valle E Program of the Valle del Cauca Regional Entrepreneurship Network, this Award grants capital, access to value connections and networking, as well as knowledge transfer as a contribution to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, looking forward to boost to those who believe, as Carlos Vallecilla Borrero, that entrepreneurs and innovation are an evolving and transformation drivers.
In alliance with Valle E Program of the Valle del Cauca Regional Entrepreneurship Network, this Award grants capital, access to value connections and networking, as well as knowledge transfer as a contribution to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, looking forward to boost to those who believe, as Carlos Vallecilla Borrero, that entrepreneurs and innovation are an evolving and transformation drivers.
CARLOS VALLECILLA BORRERO
Toda una vida de valentía emprendedora
Bravery, that is the word that defines the story of entrepreneurship of Carlos Vallecilla Borrero, a serial entrepreneur that decided to trade his teenage years for business and that from the beginning made innovation with impact his goal, north and conviction. Toda una vida de valentía emprendedora
That same conviction leads him to take his first big decision when at 15 years of age, attending the fourth year of high school, decides to withdraw his studies and begin a career in one of the most important banks of the country – to help his family that had an economic crisis-, first as an assistant to later occupy management positions for the main municipalities of Valle del Cauca with barely 22 years.
When having vacations in Panamá, he discovered the big opportunity that will end up becoming his first venture and that will be the bastion of a large business group, Grupo Carval. Anxious to do much more, he felt that the bank was not the final stage to achieve his purpose. He established “La Fonda del Pollo” the first chicken rotisserie in Cali in 1950. This innovative business was his first official approach to entrepreneurship, alternating these activities with his functions at the bank. Time was passing by and with this, his dreams and goals where growing.
Just when he was on a victorious path, comes the first challenge. His first big negotiation, in which he had invested all his capital, did not go as expected and ended up becoming his first bankruptcy statement. However, he managed to overcome this hard situation.
His business as a poultry farmer grew and his horizons expanded and were getting broader. Mr.Carlos managed to stablish himself as a beacon of trust and effectiveness which brought him big new business and opportunities. His company started to focus on animal production, health and nutrition, that afterwards become Grupo Carval, which companies are: Carval, Pharmetique Labs, Research Pharmaceutical, Procoval, Bioart and Porcival. These companies are in different sectorsas Animal Health and Nutrition, Agricultural Productivity, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical Products, Orthopedic Medical Devices and Biopharmaceuticals, among others, with presence in 18 countries in Latin America and China; and with more than 2,400 employees.
CARLOS VALLECILLA BORRERO
Toda una vida de valentía emprendedora
Bravery, that is the word that defines the story of entrepreneurship of Carlos Vallecilla Borrero, a serial entrepreneur that decided to trade his teenage years for business and that from the beginning made innovation with impact his goal, north and conviction. Toda una vida de valentía emprendedora
That same conviction leads him to take his first big decision when at 15 years of age, attending the fourth year of high school, decides to withdraw his studies and begin a career in one of the most important banks of the country – to help his family that had an economic crisis-, first as an assistant to later occupy management positions for the main municipalities of Valle del Cauca with barely 22 years.
When having vacations in Panamá, he discovered the big opportunity that will end up becoming his first venture and that will be the bastion of a large business group, Grupo Carval. Anxious to do much more, he felt that the bank was not the final stage to achieve his purpose. He established “La Fonda del Pollo” the first chicken rotisserie in Cali in 1950. This innovative business was his first official approach to entrepreneurship, alternating these activities with his functions at the bank. Time was passing by and with this, his dreams and goals where growing.
Just when he was on a victorious path, comes the first challenge. His first big negotiation, in which he had invested all his capital, did not go as expected and ended up becoming his first bankruptcy statement. However, he managed to overcome this hard situation.
His business as a poultry farmer grew and his horizons expanded and were getting broader. Mr.Carlos managed to stablish himself as a beacon of trust and effectiveness which brought him big new business and opportunities. His company started to focus on animal production, health and nutrition, that afterwards become Grupo Carval, which companies are: Carval, Pharmetique Labs, Research Pharmaceutical, Procoval, Bioart and Porcival. These companies are in different sectorsas Animal Health and Nutrition, Agricultural Productivity, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical Products, Orthopedic Medical Devices and Biopharmaceuticals, among others, with presence in 18 countries in Latin America and China; and with more than 2,400 employees.
on Carlos Vallecilla Borrero’s legacy can be defined in one quote: “Everything can be done, all you need is faith and conviction.”
AWARD WINNERSS
2017
PRIMER PUESTO
Maefloresta
“Create & Share Animations, Just For Fun. Tools and resources for beginners wanting to start their journey as animators and digital artists.”
https://www.maefloresta.com/
Maefloresta
“Create & Share Animations, Just For Fun. Tools and resources for beginners wanting to start their journey as animators and digital artists.”
https://www.maefloresta.com/
2018
PRIMER PUESTO
Prodigos
“Platform that improves the quality of life of families through specialized care and services for the elderly.”
https://www.prodigosapp.com/
Prodigos
“Platform that improves the quality of life of families through specialized care and services for the elderly.”
https://www.prodigosapp.com/
SEGUNDO PUESTO
LifeTech
"Portable medical devices with technology that facilitates use, improving the quality of life of the population with a medical condition."
LifeTech
"Portable medical devices with technology that facilitates use, improving the quality of life of the population with a medical condition."
PRIMER PUESTO
Prodigos
“Plataforma dedicada a mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias por medio de servicios de cuidado y acompañamiento al adulto mayor.”
https://www.prodigosapp.com/
Prodigos
“Plataforma dedicada a mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias por medio de servicios de cuidado y acompañamiento al adulto mayor.”
https://www.prodigosapp.com/
SEGUNDO PUESTO
LifeTech
“Dispositivos médicos portátiles con tecnología que facilita el uso, mejorando la calidad de vida de la población con alguna condición médica.”
LifeTech
“Dispositivos médicos portátiles con tecnología que facilita el uso, mejorando la calidad de vida de la población con alguna condición médica.”
Experiences from a serial entrepreneur
