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Rafael Lorenzo Piñón

Critic · DISC type C
Director Nacional de Experiencias y Ecosistemas de Emprendimiento at Tecnológico de Monterrey
📍 Nuevo León, Mexico

Rafael Lorenzo Piñón is the National Director of Entrepreneurship Experiences and Ecosystems at Tecnológico de Monterrey. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in fostering innovation and new ventures, holding a PhD from Warwick Business School. He has consulted for the World Bank, OECD, and the UN.

He is deeply involved in fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs, frequently promoting and participating in events for university students and startups. His focus areas include climate impact, pre-acceleration programs, and sustainable business challenges.

Rafael has collaborated with major international organizations to develop and evaluate entrepreneurship policies and projects across Latin America.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director Nacional de Experiencias y Ecosistemas de Emprendimiento
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Nuevo León, Mexico
Personality Overview

How Rafael shows up

Critic
Negotiator
ROI Driven

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Rafael cares about

Climate Tech Startups
Actively promotes initiatives like CATAL1. 5T and CLIMA LAB to discover and accelerate startups focused on low-carbon and climate impact solutions in Latin America.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Serves as a judge for the "Reto Santander Sostenible, " supporting startups with high-impact solutions for the agricultural, forestry, fishing, and rural sectors.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Director Nacional de Experiencias y Ecosistemas de Emprendimiento
Tecnológico de Monterrey
6-2004
Consultant - Researcher
Tecnológico de Monterrey
5-2015 - 12-2023
Director Innovative Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Media appearances

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Education
PhD
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Red Emprendia - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fellows
Babson College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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