Experience

humanITcare
• Spain
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Growth Advisor

  • Sep 2023 - Present


Plug and Play Tech Center

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Director of Government & Institutional Partnerships

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023


KEI Cities
• Spain
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Board of Advisors

  • Jan 2022 - Present


Silicon Valley Forum

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Ambassador- Spain & Portugal

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  As a Silicon Valley Forum Global Ambassador, I help further both SVF's mission and my own personal beliefs in the life-changing power of innovation, connection, and entrepreneurship. These are the strongest pillars in global socioeconomic change, and I'm proud to represent the best of Portugal, Spain and Silicon Valley, and to explore the potential of collaboration between the them. As a Global Ambassador, I'm also an agent for local change and community outreach, and a leading source of… Show more As a Silicon Valley Forum Global Ambassador, I help further both SVF's mission and my own personal beliefs in the life-changing power of innovation, connection, and entrepreneurship. These are the strongest pillars in global socioeconomic change, and I'm proud to represent the best of Portugal, Spain and Silicon Valley, and to explore the potential of collaboration between the them. As a Global Ambassador, I'm also an agent for local change and community outreach, and a leading source of ideas--my community's personal connection to Silicon Valley. Show less As a Silicon Valley Forum Global Ambassador, I help further both SVF's mission and my own personal beliefs in the life-changing power of innovation, connection, and entrepreneurship. These are the strongest pillars in global socioeconomic change, and I'm proud to represent the best of Portugal, Spain and Silicon Valley, and to explore the potential of collaboration between the them. As a Global Ambassador, I'm also an agent for local change and community outreach, and a leading source of… Show more As a Silicon Valley Forum Global Ambassador, I help further both SVF's mission and my own personal beliefs in the life-changing power of innovation, connection, and entrepreneurship. These are the strongest pillars in global socioeconomic change, and I'm proud to represent the best of Portugal, Spain and Silicon Valley, and to explore the potential of collaboration between the them. As a Global Ambassador, I'm also an agent for local change and community outreach, and a leading source of ideas--my community's personal connection to Silicon Valley. Show less



OnKai Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Advisors

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Changing the lives of millions of people through local health care professionals OnKai is the first AI-based platform that bridges the gaps in healthcare, by aligning health care providers with foundations, service providers and more to achieve better outcomes for their communities, and the world. Changing the lives of millions of people through local health care professionals OnKai is the first AI-based platform that bridges the gaps in healthcare, by aligning health care providers with foundations, service providers and more to achieve better outcomes for their communities, and the world.



RadicalxChange Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governance & Public Policy Advisor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Activism and Governance is a collection of community-builders and change agents. Leading action oriented, pragmatic, and experimental individuals who build bridges from ideas to institutions and communities. Served at COO for 18 months Activism and Governance is a collection of community-builders and change agents. Leading action oriented, pragmatic, and experimental individuals who build bridges from ideas to institutions and communities. Served at COO for 18 months



Esade

• Spain
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foro de Humanismo Tecnologico Board Member

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  El Foro de Humanismo Tecnológico es un espacio de reflexión y debate sobre el impacto de la tecnología en la vida y los derechos de las personas, desde las perspectivas empresarial, política y social. Expertos de prestigio, académicos, investigadores y figuras relevantes comparten sus pensamientos, teorías y conocimientos en torno a diferentes temáticas, siempre desde una perspectiva humanista, habitual en Esade. El Foro de Humanismo Tecnológico es un espacio de reflexión y debate sobre el impacto de la tecnología en la vida y los derechos de las personas, desde las perspectivas empresarial, política y social. Expertos de prestigio, académicos, investigadores y figuras relevantes comparten sus pensamientos, teorías y conocimientos en torno a diferentes temáticas, siempre desde una perspectiva humanista, habitual en Esade.


Conexo Ventures
• Spain
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisor

  • Nov 2019 - Present


Smart City Works

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2017 - Present

  OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AND LAUNCH NEXT GENERATION IOT INFRASTRUCTURE START-UPS. We are a next generation business accelerator to help you take new ideas or inventions in civil infrastructure and technology, and transform them into high-performing growth businesses. http://www.smartcityworks.io/ OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AND LAUNCH NEXT GENERATION IOT INFRASTRUCTURE START-UPS. We are a next generation business accelerator to help you take new ideas or inventions in civil infrastructure and technology, and transform them into high-performing growth businesses. http://www.smartcityworks.io/



European American Enterprise Council

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  The European American Enterprise Council (EAEC) is a private member-driven social enterprise and NETWORK (eight US and EU chapters). EAEC is part of the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network (EEN: 600+ organizations in Europe, and a worldwide presence), and aims at promoting Transatlantic cooperation, collaboration, trade and investment between European and North-American companies, institutions and economic regions while fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. EAEC is also… Show more The European American Enterprise Council (EAEC) is a private member-driven social enterprise and NETWORK (eight US and EU chapters). EAEC is part of the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network (EEN: 600+ organizations in Europe, and a worldwide presence), and aims at promoting Transatlantic cooperation, collaboration, trade and investment between European and North-American companies, institutions and economic regions while fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. EAEC is also an essential element of the European Commission's ENRICH in the USA initiative , started in April 2017, which will establish a Network of European Research and Innovation Centers throughout the United States that will act as a central contact point for European research and innovation actors - clusters, universities, R&D labs/centers, researchers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)... - seeking to grow and reinforce collaboration across the Atlantic. http://www.eaecouncil.com/ Show less The European American Enterprise Council (EAEC) is a private member-driven social enterprise and NETWORK (eight US and EU chapters). EAEC is part of the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network (EEN: 600+ organizations in Europe, and a worldwide presence), and aims at promoting Transatlantic cooperation, collaboration, trade and investment between European and North-American companies, institutions and economic regions while fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. EAEC is also… Show more The European American Enterprise Council (EAEC) is a private member-driven social enterprise and NETWORK (eight US and EU chapters). EAEC is part of the European Commission's Enterprise Europe Network (EEN: 600+ organizations in Europe, and a worldwide presence), and aims at promoting Transatlantic cooperation, collaboration, trade and investment between European and North-American companies, institutions and economic regions while fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. EAEC is also an essential element of the European Commission's ENRICH in the USA initiative , started in April 2017, which will establish a Network of European Research and Innovation Centers throughout the United States that will act as a central contact point for European research and innovation actors - clusters, universities, R&D labs/centers, researchers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)... - seeking to grow and reinforce collaboration across the Atlantic. http://www.eaecouncil.com/ Show less



VOTTUN | Blockchain Traceability & Interoperability Platform

• Board of Advisors

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  Vottun improves data certification and traceability processes on private and public blockchains. We have blockchain solutions for certifications, credentials, supply chain, and industry 4.0. that help companies to digitalize their business processes adding the value of blockchain technology. Our technology and customers made us the most awarded Spanish Startup in 2020, receiving the recognition Global Top 100, Mejor Startup Expansion, Best Startup B-NEW, Blockchers, Blockis, BCN-22@… Show more Vottun improves data certification and traceability processes on private and public blockchains. We have blockchain solutions for certifications, credentials, supply chain, and industry 4.0. that help companies to digitalize their business processes adding the value of blockchain technology. Our technology and customers made us the most awarded Spanish Startup in 2020, receiving the recognition Global Top 100, Mejor Startup Expansion, Best Startup B-NEW, Blockchers, Blockis, BCN-22@, Bakelab. We also appeared in the 2020 Gartner report of emerging technologies. Show less Vottun improves data certification and traceability processes on private and public blockchains. We have blockchain solutions for certifications, credentials, supply chain, and industry 4.0. that help companies to digitalize their business processes adding the value of blockchain technology. Our technology and customers made us the most awarded Spanish Startup in 2020, receiving the recognition Global Top 100, Mejor Startup Expansion, Best Startup B-NEW, Blockchers, Blockis, BCN-22@… Show more Vottun improves data certification and traceability processes on private and public blockchains. We have blockchain solutions for certifications, credentials, supply chain, and industry 4.0. that help companies to digitalize their business processes adding the value of blockchain technology. Our technology and customers made us the most awarded Spanish Startup in 2020, receiving the recognition Global Top 100, Mejor Startup Expansion, Best Startup B-NEW, Blockchers, Blockis, BCN-22@, Bakelab. We also appeared in the 2020 Gartner report of emerging technologies. Show less



greehill

• Hungary
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board of Advisors

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  At greehill, our mission is to empower cities to improve urban life through urban trees. We believe municipalities need a better way to navigate urban forest management to actively improve the health and well-being of their citizens. Our platform provides an integrated digital solution to help cities understand what is happening in each street and park in their urban forest, so they can focus their resources on maintaining safe and healthy urban trees and communities. At greehill, our mission is to empower cities to improve urban life through urban trees. We believe municipalities need a better way to navigate urban forest management to actively improve the health and well-being of their citizens. Our platform provides an integrated digital solution to help cities understand what is happening in each street and park in their urban forest, so they can focus their resources on maintaining safe and healthy urban trees and communities.



The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute Advisory Council Member

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

  The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute draws on the intellectual strength of the George Washington University and the resources of the nation’s capital to cultivate citizen scholars and innovative research focused on the Latino community. Research produced by the institute examines current issues facing our country to encourage diverse perspectives in national dialogue and decision-making, while the Institute’s robust curriculum in leadership and professional development prepares… Show more The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute draws on the intellectual strength of the George Washington University and the resources of the nation’s capital to cultivate citizen scholars and innovative research focused on the Latino community. Research produced by the institute examines current issues facing our country to encourage diverse perspectives in national dialogue and decision-making, while the Institute’s robust curriculum in leadership and professional development prepares high-achieving students to make a difference and become the leaders of their generation. https://cisneros.columbian.gwu.edu/leadership Show less The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute draws on the intellectual strength of the George Washington University and the resources of the nation’s capital to cultivate citizen scholars and innovative research focused on the Latino community. Research produced by the institute examines current issues facing our country to encourage diverse perspectives in national dialogue and decision-making, while the Institute’s robust curriculum in leadership and professional development prepares… Show more The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute draws on the intellectual strength of the George Washington University and the resources of the nation’s capital to cultivate citizen scholars and innovative research focused on the Latino community. Research produced by the institute examines current issues facing our country to encourage diverse perspectives in national dialogue and decision-making, while the Institute’s robust curriculum in leadership and professional development prepares high-achieving students to make a difference and become the leaders of their generation. https://cisneros.columbian.gwu.edu/leadership Show less



University City Science Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Startup Accelerator Advisory Committee Member

  • May 2018 - Jan 2022

  Welcoming Center and the University City Science Center have been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce: in the 3-year grant, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 program is funding the launch of the Global Startup Accelerator (GSA) to foster the global innovation ecosystem in Philadelphia. By pooling their respective resources for the GSA, the two organizations will contribute to build a more globally connected and… Show more Welcoming Center and the University City Science Center have been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce: in the 3-year grant, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 program is funding the launch of the Global Startup Accelerator (GSA) to foster the global innovation ecosystem in Philadelphia. By pooling their respective resources for the GSA, the two organizations will contribute to build a more globally connected and competitive Greater Philadelphia.The GSA will tap into Greater Philadelphia’s business community and leverage the knowledge of Philadelphia’s vast population of immigrant entrepreneurs. Our immigrant network can offer its experience in international markets as an important learning tool for those looking to expand their startups into the global market. https://welcomingcenter.org/gsa/ Show less Welcoming Center and the University City Science Center have been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce: in the 3-year grant, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 program is funding the launch of the Global Startup Accelerator (GSA) to foster the global innovation ecosystem in Philadelphia. By pooling their respective resources for the GSA, the two organizations will contribute to build a more globally connected and… Show more Welcoming Center and the University City Science Center have been awarded $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce: in the 3-year grant, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 program is funding the launch of the Global Startup Accelerator (GSA) to foster the global innovation ecosystem in Philadelphia. By pooling their respective resources for the GSA, the two organizations will contribute to build a more globally connected and competitive Greater Philadelphia.The GSA will tap into Greater Philadelphia’s business community and leverage the knowledge of Philadelphia’s vast population of immigrant entrepreneurs. Our immigrant network can offer its experience in international markets as an important learning tool for those looking to expand their startups into the global market. https://welcomingcenter.org/gsa/ Show less



Techstars

• Ireland
• Think Tanks

• Techstars Mentor

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, partnered with Arcadis, the leading design and consultancy for natural and built assets, to bring the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator. Powered by the Techstars program starts in Amsterdam, furthering Techstars expansion of accelerators around the world. The smart city industry is ripe for disruption. McKinsey research projects the smart city industry to be a $400 billion market by the end of this decade with more than 600… Show more Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, partnered with Arcadis, the leading design and consultancy for natural and built assets, to bring the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator. Powered by the Techstars program starts in Amsterdam, furthering Techstars expansion of accelerators around the world. The smart city industry is ripe for disruption. McKinsey research projects the smart city industry to be a $400 billion market by the end of this decade with more than 600 cities worldwide. These connected cities are expected to generate 60 percent of the world’s GDP by 2025. Show less Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, partnered with Arcadis, the leading design and consultancy for natural and built assets, to bring the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator. Powered by the Techstars program starts in Amsterdam, furthering Techstars expansion of accelerators around the world. The smart city industry is ripe for disruption. McKinsey research projects the smart city industry to be a $400 billion market by the end of this decade with more than 600… Show more Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, partnered with Arcadis, the leading design and consultancy for natural and built assets, to bring the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator. Powered by the Techstars program starts in Amsterdam, furthering Techstars expansion of accelerators around the world. The smart city industry is ripe for disruption. McKinsey research projects the smart city industry to be a $400 billion market by the end of this decade with more than 600 cities worldwide. These connected cities are expected to generate 60 percent of the world’s GDP by 2025. Show less



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Innovation & Investment Advisor

  • May 2020 - Sep 2021

  The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Ensuring that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge. Actively seeking to improve the way it shares its knowledge and engages with clients and the public at large to reduce poverty. The World Bank Group comprises of five institutions managed by member countries. @IFC @IBRD @IDA @MIGA @ICSID The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Ensuring that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge. Actively seeking to improve the way it shares its knowledge and engages with clients and the public at large to reduce poverty. The World Bank Group comprises of five institutions managed by member countries. @IFC @IBRD @IDA @MIGA @ICSID



The Disruptive Factory

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2021

  Our backgrounds touch on a wide range of industries and creative endeavors with execution depth and innovation. At our core, we focus on empowering our team and clients to create a more sustainable world with the avenues and tools for citizens, organizations, entrepreneurs, and companies to thrive, engage and contribute http://thedisruptivefactory.com Our backgrounds touch on a wide range of industries and creative endeavors with execution depth and innovation. At our core, we focus on empowering our team and clients to create a more sustainable world with the avenues and tools for citizens, organizations, entrepreneurs, and companies to thrive, engage and contribute http://thedisruptivefactory.com



New Urbana

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Chief Development Officer

  • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  New Urbana is a Co-Innovation Venture Foundry that invests in new ventures (Venture Studio) and co-innovates with enterprises (Co-Lab). We are focused on driving productivity by combining new disruptive technologies and business models to help change the forms and functions of society’s institutions and industries. Guided by our Common-SenseTM approach, we help improve the planning, design and operations of critical physical and digital infrastructure to ensure that businesses, residents and… Show more New Urbana is a Co-Innovation Venture Foundry that invests in new ventures (Venture Studio) and co-innovates with enterprises (Co-Lab). We are focused on driving productivity by combining new disruptive technologies and business models to help change the forms and functions of society’s institutions and industries. Guided by our Common-SenseTM approach, we help improve the planning, design and operations of critical physical and digital infrastructure to ensure that businesses, residents and governments thrive. Show less New Urbana is a Co-Innovation Venture Foundry that invests in new ventures (Venture Studio) and co-innovates with enterprises (Co-Lab). We are focused on driving productivity by combining new disruptive technologies and business models to help change the forms and functions of society’s institutions and industries. Guided by our Common-SenseTM approach, we help improve the planning, design and operations of critical physical and digital infrastructure to ensure that businesses, residents and… Show more New Urbana is a Co-Innovation Venture Foundry that invests in new ventures (Venture Studio) and co-innovates with enterprises (Co-Lab). We are focused on driving productivity by combining new disruptive technologies and business models to help change the forms and functions of society’s institutions and industries. Guided by our Common-SenseTM approach, we help improve the planning, design and operations of critical physical and digital infrastructure to ensure that businesses, residents and governments thrive. Show less


JET8 SOCIAL
• Singapore
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Social Impact & Development

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020


U.S. Small Business Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Appointed by President Obama- Regional Administrator

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2017

  Natalia Olson-Urtecho was appointed by President Obama, she was responsible for delivery and management of small business programs, financial assistance, and business development initiatives throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Olson-Urtecho oversaw more than 180 SBA offices; SCORE chapters; Business Development Centers and other resources while managing a field staff of loan officers, business, community outreach specialists and support personnel. She worked with local lenders and successful… Show more Natalia Olson-Urtecho was appointed by President Obama, she was responsible for delivery and management of small business programs, financial assistance, and business development initiatives throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Olson-Urtecho oversaw more than 180 SBA offices; SCORE chapters; Business Development Centers and other resources while managing a field staff of loan officers, business, community outreach specialists and support personnel. She worked with local lenders and successful firms across the region, overseeing more than $34.2 billion in federal government contracts for goods and services purchased from local entrepreneurs. She has more than 18 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in Latin America, Central Europe and Asia. She has professional experience in finance, government contracting, international collaboration, commercialization of clean technologies, environmental planning, sustainable building, zoning, land use, transportation, public engagement and infrastructure policies and development. She was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board to advice U.S. Congress & the White House. Appointed by Philadelphia's Mayor to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Zoning Code Commission boards. Olson-Urtecho has been recognized as a “Latina Powerhouse” by the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, was named one of Delaware Valley's (PA,NJ, DE) Most Influential Latinos in 2014, and received the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2010 Minority Business Leader Award. In 2009 she received the Women of Distinction Award. She has lived in seven countries and speaks Spanish, French and Portuguese and was a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Show less Natalia Olson-Urtecho was appointed by President Obama, she was responsible for delivery and management of small business programs, financial assistance, and business development initiatives throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Olson-Urtecho oversaw more than 180 SBA offices; SCORE chapters; Business Development Centers and other resources while managing a field staff of loan officers, business, community outreach specialists and support personnel. She worked with local lenders and successful… Show more Natalia Olson-Urtecho was appointed by President Obama, she was responsible for delivery and management of small business programs, financial assistance, and business development initiatives throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Olson-Urtecho oversaw more than 180 SBA offices; SCORE chapters; Business Development Centers and other resources while managing a field staff of loan officers, business, community outreach specialists and support personnel. She worked with local lenders and successful firms across the region, overseeing more than $34.2 billion in federal government contracts for goods and services purchased from local entrepreneurs. She has more than 18 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in Latin America, Central Europe and Asia. She has professional experience in finance, government contracting, international collaboration, commercialization of clean technologies, environmental planning, sustainable building, zoning, land use, transportation, public engagement and infrastructure policies and development. She was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board to advice U.S. Congress & the White House. Appointed by Philadelphia's Mayor to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Zoning Code Commission boards. Olson-Urtecho has been recognized as a “Latina Powerhouse” by the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, was named one of Delaware Valley's (PA,NJ, DE) Most Influential Latinos in 2014, and received the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2010 Minority Business Leader Award. In 2009 she received the Women of Distinction Award. She has lived in seven countries and speaks Spanish, French and Portuguese and was a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Show less


Near-Miss Management
• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2010 - Aug 2012


EG

• United Kingdom
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2012

  Natalia Olson-Urtecho was the founder, President & CEO of (EG), a company dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible planning and strategies. She has designed several management and development programs to move entrepreneurial clean technology ventures from vision to startup, to profitable businesses through management consulting and organizational strategies that drive change. She was appointed by the U.S… Show more Natalia Olson-Urtecho was the founder, President & CEO of (EG), a company dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible planning and strategies. She has designed several management and development programs to move entrepreneurial clean technology ventures from vision to startup, to profitable businesses through management consulting and organizational strategies that drive change. She was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to serve on the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board. She also served on the Philadelphia's Urban Sustainability Forum, Global Philadelphia Association, The Greenwoods Charter School boards, The Israel American Chamber of Commerce Clean Technology Committee, The Pan American Association and Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Board of Directors. She served on the Wharton/UPENN Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership Faculty Advisory Board for 3 years and is one of the founding members of The China Partnership of Greater Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Green Economy Task Force. Show less Natalia Olson-Urtecho was the founder, President & CEO of (EG), a company dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible planning and strategies. She has designed several management and development programs to move entrepreneurial clean technology ventures from vision to startup, to profitable businesses through management consulting and organizational strategies that drive change. She was appointed by the U.S… Show more Natalia Olson-Urtecho was the founder, President & CEO of (EG), a company dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible planning and strategies. She has designed several management and development programs to move entrepreneurial clean technology ventures from vision to startup, to profitable businesses through management consulting and organizational strategies that drive change. She was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to serve on the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board. She also served on the Philadelphia's Urban Sustainability Forum, Global Philadelphia Association, The Greenwoods Charter School boards, The Israel American Chamber of Commerce Clean Technology Committee, The Pan American Association and Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Board of Directors. She served on the Wharton/UPENN Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership Faculty Advisory Board for 3 years and is one of the founding members of The China Partnership of Greater Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Green Economy Task Force. Show less



H2L2 Architects/Planners

• Director of Global Initiatives

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2010

  Before founding EG, Olson-Urtecho was a transportation and land use planner at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and was director of global initiatives at H2L2, an architectural and planning firm with projects in 42 countries Before founding EG, Olson-Urtecho was a transportation and land use planner at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and was director of global initiatives at H2L2, an architectural and planning firm with projects in 42 countries


3Point Consulting
• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Co-Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Transportation and Land Use Planner

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

Center City District
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Urban Planner

  • Sep 2005 - Feb 2006

Arista
• Bulgaria
• Arts & Crafts
• Co-Founder and Partner

  • May 2004 - Dec 2004


U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Protocol

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 2001

  Olson-Urtecho has more than 18 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in the mid-Atlantic region and abroad in Latin America, Central Europe and Asia. Olson-Urtecho has more than 18 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in the mid-Atlantic region and abroad in Latin America, Central Europe and Asia.


Emerging Markets Communications
• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• Research Analyst

  • Aug 1996 - Jun 1997
• OBO Construction Logistics Assistant

  • Jun 1995 - Jul 1996
• Economic Section- Oil & Gas Research Intern

  • May 1994 - Aug 1994