Nicolas Cock Duque
Meet Nicolas
Entrepreneur
Medellin, Colombia
Nicolas is a visionary innovator and serial ecopreneur, with 25+ year cross-sectoral career spanning agri-food, biotech, green-tech, sustainable landuse, and nature-based solutions doing business in Latam, the US, and Europe. Strong leadership experience across multiple startups, boards, and nonprofits serving as CEO, Manager, Co-founder, Chairman, Director, and movement builder. Interdisciplinary expertise, driving paradigm-shifting organizations, companies, products, and technologies in alignment with his impact-driven passion
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About:
Nicolas is a visionary innovator and serial ecopreneur, with 25+ year cross-sectoral career spanning agri-food, biotech, green-tech, sustainable landuse, and nature-based solutions doing business in Latam, the US, and Europe. Strong leadership experience across multiple startups, boards, and nonprofits serving as CEO, Manager, Co-founder, Chairman, Director, and movement builder. Interdisciplinary expertise, driving paradigm-shifting organizations, companies, products, and technologies in alignment with his impact-driven passion. Utilizing open innovation and blended finance strategies, he secured US$30+ million in capital, propelled 3 export-focused companies into 20+ countries, managed organizations with 50 to 100 employees, and initiated an impactful global movement spanning 3 continents. He led the divestment of a biobased startup that he cofounded from scratch to a top-tier multinational and the licensing of biobased solutions to global companies. Managed international organizations and forged diverse partnerships with a variety of stakeholders fulfilling his personal purpose of creating a better world for present and future generations
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ecoflora cares
Ecoflora Cares, based in Colombia, develops sustainable natural color technologies for food, cosmetics, and personal care industries. They emphasize environmentally responsible practices, offering tailored color solutions that align with industry trends and client needs. Their innovation focuses on natural resources, providing healthier, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic colors while supporting biodiversity.