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'''Operations & Program Inte''' '''rn Intern at UTEC Ventures (2023 - 2024)'''
During her time at [https://utecventures.com/ UTEC Ventures], Sofia was responsible for the design, structure, and management of the [https://incuva.utecventures.com/ Incubation (IncUVa) and Pre-incubation (PreIncUVa) Programs]. Maintaining a high Net Promoter Score (NPS) and ensuring the smooth operation of these programs, which provided university students and startups with the resources and knowledge to grow their ventures. Her expertise in project planning and content development was instrumental in coordinating activities with guest speakers, including entrepreneurs and investors.
Sofia demonstrated her problem-solving and leadership abilities by winning ''first place'' in Alicorp's Hackathon, a competition that challenged participants to devise solutions to optimize client management using data and technology. Her team worked under intense pressure for three days, developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and pitching their solution to the jury. Her focus during the competition was on elevator pitches, teamwork, and business analysis.
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Sofia participated in the [https://memento.epfl.ch/event/epfl-tech4impact-summer-school-demo-day/ Tech4Impact Summer School led by EPFL], a program aimed at addressing global societal challenges through sustainable entrepreneurship. During this immersive experience, she worked alongside an international cohort to develop sustainable solutions and enhance her intercultural communication and teamwork skills.
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==Outside the brainstorming room...==
# Strong believer in balance, she begins each morning with a mindful ritual: 15 minutes of sun exposure and grounding barefoot on the earth. In [https://www.instagram.com/tomen.sun/ @tomen.sun] , she encourages others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in small, daily moments of presence.# As an [https://www.16personalities.com/intj-personality INTJ-T (Architect)] on the Myers-Briggs scale, Sofía blends introspective depth with strategic curiosity. She’s the kind of friend who says yes to spontaneous plans, always knows what’s going on in town (even if it’s not her town), and is ready with a backup playlist and route.# '''Sports''' are a central part of her identity. A runner since the age of 8, Sofía has completed up to 21K races and keeps a weekly Sunday running tradition with her sister and dad. She played soccer throughout high school and university, enjoys indoor bouldering, and is always up for a team-based game, especially spikeball.[[File:Board games with kids.jpg|left|thumb|213x213px|link=Special:FilePath/Board_games_with_kids.jpg]]# She’s also a devoted '''board game collector'''. For her, board games are more than entertainment, they’re a powerful way to connect with people, ease social tension, and uncover group dynamics in a fun and creative way.[[File:Happy place.jpg|thumb|300x300px]]# Music is one of her deepest passions. From 70s-80s classics to house and techno, Sofía is always on the lookout for emerging artists, hidden gems and underground '''raves'''. She attends live shows, shares curated playlists, collects vinyls and recently started learning how to DJ. You can explore her musical taste on her '''[https://open.spotify.com/user/sofgiu1010?si=57319098d8804f83 Spotify]''', where she mixes nostalgic sounds with electronic explorations.# And when it comes to stories, she gravitates toward dystopian, philosophical, and epic narratives. Her all-time favorites include ''The Matrix'', ''Dune'' (both the saga and books), ''Interstellar'', ''12 Monkeys'', ''Mad Max: Fury Road'', ''The Book of Eli'', and ''Divergent''. Ask her for a documentary recommendation, and she’ll point you straight to ''Jodorowsky’s Dune,'' her pick for the most visionary documentary in cinema.# Favorite working space: Cafe with a table big enough to have a laptop, a plug nearby, headphones and a matcha latte. [[File:OMW to The Netherlands.jpg|right|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/OMW_to_The_Netherlands.jpg|alt=|left]]# Any backpacking destination and/or hostel experience is welcome! <br />
==UIFellow Memories==
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