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Parallel18 is a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust, a private non-profit organization created with the goal of maximizing Puerto Rico’s participation and creation of jobs in the global knowledge economy by promoting investment and financing of science and technology research development. The organization manages and hosts over a dozen initiatives that range from grants and technical support to meetups and educational resources for researchers, entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, and other groups.
At parallel18, we are changing the narrative of Puerto Rico’s economy by promoting a diverse business community. We believe in creating opportunities for entrepreneurs of underrepresented groups in the innovation ecosystem and support their goals of building a high-impact business that can reach the world.
The Team
Héctor Jirau
Executive Director
Natasha Martínez
Program Manager (P18/pre18)
Sylmarie Díaz
Operations Manager (Xpand)
Noé E. Crespo
Program Director (BioLeap)
Menchu Agüeros
Outreach Manager
Lissa Barreras
Marketing Manager
Alexandra Espinal Fernández
Business Development Manager
Bianca Marina Corujo
Ventures Manager
Yessica Fontánez
Startup Executive
Daliana Colón Arroyo
Startup Executive
Mineiry Ramos Reyes
Operations Coordinator
María Del Mar López
Startup Specialist (BioLeap)
Allison N. Martínez Martínez
Communications Specialist
Augusto Suárez Vincenty
Lead Creative Designer
Jaileen Álvarez
Communciations Specialist (BioLeap)
Gabriela Alicea
Office Coordinator
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