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Nature's Wisdom
Innovate with Nature-Inspired Solutions
"For businesses, biomimicry is about bringing a new discipline - biology - to the design table. It's not to write an environmental impact statement, as most biologists
in business do right now."
Welcome
I’m all about bringing together different stakeholders to drive cultural shifts towards sustainable living. My passion is uniting businesses, government, NGOs, and citizens to create impactful solutions together. With a proven track record of structuring national initiatives and fostering innovation across various sectors.
I’m dedicated to making a step forward towards a greener, fairer and diverse Future.
Diana Carolina Monroy Morera
About my experience
Throughout my career, I’ve met amazing people over 1,500 entrepreneurs and consultants, facilitated the development of more than 1,000 innovation projects, and supported regional SMEs in honing their pitch skills and executing their ideas. My journey has taken me to 60 cities across Colombia, working with a diverse range of sectors including Industrial, Agriculture, Service, and Digital. These efforts resulted in rapid prototyping and validation with stakeholders, leading to successful implementation of several innovation projects.
You can explore more about my work and join our vibrant community through the info here. I’m excited to now embark on Nature-Inspired Innovation for Sustainable Development, and I invite you to join me on this journey!
Circular Economy Analyst
Consulting, Vienna, Austria (02.2023 – 04.2024)
- Research and Developed a tool for workshops on circular-oriented innovation in the are of Business Development
FH Assistant Professor E-learning Innovations Management
CUN University, Bogotá, Colombia (2019)
- Taught e-learning and innovation subjects
Consultant and Facilitator
Centro de Innovación Ltda., Colombia (2015 – 2019)
- Structured and managed innovation projects
- Facilitated innovation processes and trained entrepreneurs
Research Assistant
Uniempresarial University of Chamber of Commerce (2018 – 2019)
- Researched and facilitated innovation projects
Innovation Project Intern
Lookhunters SAS, Colombia (2014)
- Co-structured innovation projects
- Analyzed growth rates, planned budgets, and conducted market studies
Skills and Qualifications
I’m fluent in Spanish (native), proficient in English (C1), and have basic German (A2).
I’ve pursued specialized training to sharpen my skills. MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Graz in Austria, Hiroshima University in Japan & Stellenbosch University in South Africa. I learned how to apply nature-inspired solutions through Biomimicry at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School in Innsbruck, . Training in Social Entrepreneurship Business Modelling at FH Joanneum in Graz to create impactful social enterprises. Additionally, the Intelligence for Innovation (IN4IN) training at Conoscope GmbH – Leipzig University Germany , enhanced my strategic thinking and innovation capabilities. As complement to my background in Finance and International Trade from University of Chamber of Commerce in Colombia.
I’m also an active member of the WakeUpBrain Network and Eko-brainer, where I collaborate with forward-thinking professionals to drive innovation and sustainability.
Comunities
Communities
- Wake Up Brain Brainers: International Innovation Network
- SI Network: System Innovation Network (UK, Cape Town)
Topics
- System Innovation and Living Systems
- Sustainability
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Travelling
- Movies
- Camping
- Boardgames
