Sebastián Díaz Mesa

Director of Strategy and Public Affairs @ Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología, Conocimiento e Innovación

About

Every entrepreneur has been there: an incredible idea, a powerful product… but no one seems to get it. Why? Because in today’s hyper-connected, noisy world, communication is everything. That’s where I come in. With over a decade of experience building startup ecosystems, advising accelerators, and leading high-impact innovation projects, I specialize in helping startups, VCs, and organizations amplify their voice, sharpen their strategy, and scale their impact. As Co-Founder & CEO at Kamino 56, my mission is to turn complex ideas into compelling stories, help startups grow without drowning in marketing chaos and build and scale global ecosystems where innovation thrives. My Past Roles Include: ✔️ CEO & Executive Director at Start-Up Chile (LATAM’s No. 1 accelerator) ✔️ Co-Founder & Head of Acceleration at DEEP Ecosystems ✔️ Board Member & Startup Mentor for global innovation programs 🎤 Speaker | Mentor | Ecosystem Builder I actively share insights on startup acceleration, growth strategy, and innovation ecosystems at global conferences, helping founders navigate challenges and scale effectively. Let’s connect & build the future of innovation together!

Country

City

Chile

Industry

International Affairs

Skill

Startup acceleration, Comunicación interpersonal, Trabajo en equipo, Liderazgo, Gestión, Incorporación al mercado, Startup, Estrategia, Espíritu empresarial, Estrategias de crecimiento, Coaching, Mentoría, Difusión en los medios, Estrategia mediática, Gestión de la reputación, Resolución de problemas, Gestión de programas, Docencia, Entorno de empresa emergente, Gestión de empresas emergentes

Experience

Director of Strategy and Public Affairs

Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología, Conocimiento e Innovación

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

WSA Chile

WSA

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Social Science Teacher

Universidad de Chile

2020-10 - Present · 6 yrs

Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Introduction to Design Thinking, Pitch trainning and project Management

Founder

HiPitch

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Global

Most founders lose the room before they finish the first slide. They have the product, the traction, the conviction, and still walk out empty-handed. The problem is rarely the idea. It's the story around it. HiPitch is a pitch-building platform that takes founders through five structured steps to shape a clear, compelling narrative around their startup. Each step builds on the last, turning scattered information into a pitch that investors can follow, remember, and act on. I built HiPitch for Latin American entrepreneurs, founders who are deep in execution and light on time, who need a process, not a template. The method draws from narrative structure and the mechanics of persuasion to help founders communicate with the precision their ideas deserve. Five steps. One pitch that works.

Co-founder & CSO

Kamino 56

2025-1 - 2026-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Chile

Kamino 56 helps startups, brands, and entrepreneurs find their voice, connect with their audience, and grow their impact. What We Do: - Simplify startup communication – turning complex ideas into clear messaging - Eliminate marketing noise so founders can focus on what they do best - Empower entrepreneurs through strategic storytelling & growth frameworks

Board Of Directors president

En Volá

2020-5 - 2026-3 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Deep Ecosystems CO-founder | Head of Acceleration & Community (CAO)

DEEP Ecosystems

2020-9 - 2023-11 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Munich, Baviera, Alemania

Built one of Europe’s leading startup ecosystem acceleration programs. -Led DEEP Startup Ecosystem Accelerator (DEEPSEA) supporting 180+ startups -Established partnerships with top VCs, incubators, and global investors -Spearheaded ecosystem-building initiatives across multiple industries

Professor

Universidad Finis Terrae

2015-8 - 2022-1 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Santiago

Courses 1. Television and journalism 2. Digital journalism 3. journalism Lab (based on design thinking methodology) 4. Workshop about how to talk, stand and look to the camera in a TV studio during a live show.

Executive Director - CEO

Start-Up Chile

2018-6 - 2020-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Chile

Led LATAM’s #1 startup accelerator – one of the most globally recognized programs. -Drove the expansion of Start-Up Chile to support 500+ startups per year -Positioned Chile as a leading hub for innovation & entrepreneurship -Built global partnerships with investors, governments, and corporates 🌍 Recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s most influential accelerators.

Deputy Director - CMO

Start-Up Chile

2015-10 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Santiago, Chile

Responsible for the implementation of effective marketing and communications strategies, with the main objective of positioning the program both within the organization and outside (entrepreneurs, Chilean and foreign ecosystem).

Communications and PR manager

Start-Up Chile

2014-5 - 2015-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

Santiago, Chile

Strategic communications - PR

Chief of Press

Cadem

2014-1 - 2014-6 · 6 mos

Santiago, Chile

Education

Universidad Finis Terrae

Strategic and Social Communication

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Assistantships: • TA for Master in Communications and PR Francisca Fuesalida (Extend Communications) May 2011 to November 2011 • TA for TV journalism Claudio Marchant (TVN) August 2012 to December 2012 • Written Report Juan Carlos Ulloa (El Mercurio) Agosto-diciembre 2012 • National News II René Olivares (El Mercurio) March 2014 to July 2015 Pacífico University • PR and Media Training Francisca Fuensalida August 2011 to august 2012