Entrepreneurs across the city are grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and changing consumer habits that threaten the viability of traditional retail and service sectors.
As small entrepreneurs flourish in neighbourhoods from Lastarria to Providencia, traditional employment paths are being disrupted—and a new talent marketplace is emerging.
María Elena Contreras's evolution from humble Lastarria vendor to curator of Santiago's most sought-after culinary experiences reveals how local operators are reshaping the visitor economy.
FlowLogix founder builds $1.2 billion logistics platform that's now attracting Silicon Valley investment and reshaping how Chilean manufacturers compete globally.
As demand for hybrid-friendly workspaces surges, local entrepreneur María Fernández is leading a transformation of traditional office districts in the Lastarria and Providencia neighbourhoods.
From Lastarria to Providencia, Santiago's entrepreneurs face tightening margins as international tensions drive up import prices and currency volatility.
As tech hubs cluster around Lastarria and the burgeoning Parque Cataluña precinct, traditional career paths are dissolving—and salaries are climbing faster than the city's skyline.
Carolina Méndez's supply-chain software platform has transformed regional agricultural trade, turning a modest Ñuñoa startup into a $340 million operation with buyers across 12 countries.
Rising interest rates, remote work adoption, and oversupply in premium districts are creating unprecedented challenges for commercial property investors across the capital.
Catalina Morales has transformed a humble empanada operation in the Lastarria neighbourhood into a thriving regional brand, proving that quality and authenticity can scale.
As foreign capital floods into Chile's capital, everyday residents are caught between opportunity and affordability pressures—here's how to navigate the shift.
As visitor numbers climb, hotels, restaurants and attractions face a new reality: today's tourists demand authenticity, sustainability and digital-first experiences—or they'll take their spending elsewhere.
María José Contreras's journey from bootstrapped beginnings in Santiago's creative heartland to leading Latin America's most ambitious carbon-tracking platform reveals why the city has become a magnet for deep-tech entrepreneurs.
