Medellín Startup Traction and Funding Network

Running a startup means wearing every hat—often at once. But what if you could hand off repetitive tasks to AI and reclaim your focus for the work that really matters? In this hands-on session, we'll demystify agentic workflows and show you how to use tools like MCP to automate parts of your business. You'll get behind-the-scenes looks at real systems in action—from how HeyVail manages calls to how CrowdTamers and Insight use AI-driven agents to run marketing.
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❯ What you’ll learn:

• What agentic workflows actually are—and how they work (minus the jargon).
• Real examples in action: call handling with HeyVail, and marketing automation with Insight and CrowdTamers.
• How to set up simple, scalable workflows that automate key parts of your business.

Join our event to gain a comprehensive blueprint for launching and enhancing world-class startup programs. Designed for higher education leaders, faculty, and program managers, this session provides actionable best practices for fostering innovation on campus. We will explore how to build essential infrastructure, design impactful curricula, secure diverse funding streams, and leverage powerful mentorship networks. You will leave equipped with the strategies and tools needed to create a dynamic environment that enhances your institution's reputation, drives economic growth, and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed.
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❯ What You'll Learn:

• Learn to establish the pillars of a successful startup ecosystem, including accelerators, venture funds, and centralized innovation hubs.
• Discover best practices for creating action-oriented curricula and leveraging alumni networks to provide continuous guidance and support.
• Master a range of funding strategies, from non-dilutive grants and pitch competitions to institutional venture funds and corporate partnerships.
• Understand how to forge international partnerships

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❯ Featured Experts:

Raising funding is more than pitching, it's about being truly ready for investors. At this live AMA, Marta Marrucco, founder of Smart Founder, shares insider matchmaking insights on what makes startups stand out to investors. She'll answer questions on preparing financial models, refining your pitch, and building relationships that lead to funding. If you want to understand how to attract investors by being investment-ready, don't miss this event.
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❯ What You'll Learn:

• Discover common founder mistakes that can turn investors away
• Ask your fundraising questions directly and get honest, expert feedback
• Understand what makes a financial model compelling to VCs and angels

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