🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Building Global Startup Ecosystems — Insights from Emilio Corchado of StartupOle

In this episode of Innotion Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Emilio Corchado, CEO and founder of StartupOle, about his mission to connect global startup ecosystems and lessons from building one of Europe's leading startup events.

They dive into:

• Emilio’s journey creating StartupOle and the importance of a clear roadmap and community-first mindset.
• Challenges of organizing major events in a non-capital city like Salamanca — and how they turned location into an advantage.
• The impact of COVID-19 on international startup events and how to adapt.
• Key differences between companies and investors across various geographies, including Latin America and Miami.
• Why startups today must incorporate AI to stay competitive.
• Excitement around truly disruptive ideas and the importance of originality.
• Investor risk profiles across ecosystems and how it shapes startup funding opportunities.
• Emilio’s ambitious plans for expanding StartupOle into Miami and Latin America.

Packed with global perspectives and practical lessons, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in international entrepreneurship, ecosystems, and innovation.

Brought to you by Startup Summit 2025 — Europe’s leading startup and investor summit, happening September 18–19, 2025, in Lisbon.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Background 02:04 — Lessons Learned from Building StartupOle 07:23 — Expanding to Latin America and Miami 10:36 — Differences in Companies and Investors Across Geographies 13:08 — The Importance of AI in Startups 19:03 — Excitement for Disruptive Ideas and Projects 22:48 — Risk Profiles of Investors in Different Ecosystems 25:30 — Challenges Faced in Building StartupOle 29:27 — Overcoming the Barrier of Salamanca's Location 33:06 — Upcoming Events in Miami and Latin America

💡 Key Takeaways

• A clear roadmap and strong community are essential for building global startup events.
• Organizing in a non-traditional location presents unique challenges — and opportunities.
• COVID-19 accelerated the need for adaptability in event planning.
• Startups must integrate AI to remain competitive in today’s market.
• Investor risk profiles vary significantly between regions, affecting funding strategies.
• Latin America and Miami are fast-emerging hubs for innovation and startup growth.
• Originality and disruption remain the biggest magnets for investor attention.