Jorge del Carpio

In the mid-90s, I introduced mobile telephony to Bolivia as the commercial director of the country's first mobile operator. 

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I then founded a company that helped people create powerful presentations using the then-new PowerPoint application, which became popular with high-level government officials and executives.

 

I pioneered variable data printing (VDP) for banks, utilities, and other clients, enabling personalized printing with text, graphics, and images. In the early 2000s,

 

I founded a company to provide food to military troops eradicating coca crops in Bolivia, delivering 15,000 rations over a seven year contract with the U.S. Embassy.

 

At the invitation of the Chilean government, I implemented proprietary technology to make yarns from llama fiber, producing and selling soft, silky yarns to hand knitters worldwide.

 

At age 65, I  was invited to found Far Out at the University of Southern Illinois. Far Out empowers seniors to transform their lives through entrepreneurship by providing education, resources, community support and mentorship to enable them to thrive as entrepreneurs and make a lasting impact in their communities.

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Through my entrepreneurial journey, I have created over 500 jobs and improved the living conditions of poor people in Bolivia. 

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Entrepreneurship is an integral part of who I am.