Crehana: Plataforma con contenido educativo

Introduction to Crea.com

Overview of Crea.com

• Diego introduces himself as the founder of crea.com, an educational platform that aggregates practical content from creative professionals.

• The platform aims to revolutionize education by allowing both learners and experts to share knowledge and skills.

Diego's Background

• Diego studied Business Engineering at the University of Pacifico and worked for about a year and a half at Vacus.

• He transitioned into e-commerce with Club J, where he gained significant experience in digital products.

The Birth of Crea

Inspiration from Silicon Valley

• A trip to Silicon Valley in November 2013 inspired Diego with innovative educational companies that made learning more accessible.

• Upon returning to Lima, he resigned from his job to pursue the idea for crea.com.

Challenges of Entrepreneurship

• Diego emphasizes that working independently is challenging compared to having a fixed schedule when employed.

• He highlights the importance of decision-making as an entrepreneur, which significantly impacts business direction.

Achievements and Goals

Major Accomplishments

• Crea.com won two significant awards: Guaira (Telefónica's business accelerator) in 2014 and Startup Perú (a government program supporting entrepreneurs).

• Living off his entrepreneurial venture is considered a major personal achievement for Diego after over a year since launching crea.com.

Future Aspirations

• His goal includes achieving an "exit," which means selling the product or company to a larger international entity.

• Overall objectives focus on growth—both in terms of business expansion and user engagement globally.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Key Recommendations

• First advice: Develop a product with global appeal that easily transcends barriers.

• Second advice: Maintain consistency in work efforts while believing strongly in your project.