Bridge for Billions 10th Anniversary

10 years supporting entrepreneurs.
Now let’s transform their ecosystems.

10 Milestones, One Decade of Growth

From a master’s project at Carnegie Mellon to a global community of more than 9,000 entrepreneurs — here’s our story.”

2013

The Spark

Pablo and Jessica start Bridge for Billions as a study project at Carnegie Mellon, aiming to make entrepreneurial knowledge and mentorship accessible to everyone.

2015

Official Registration

Bridge for Billions becomes a registered Public Benefit Corporation, formally committing to social impact.

2016

Building the First Platform

Pablo returns to Spain, sets up the first team at Impact Hub Madrid, and launches the first version of the online incubation platform for the first entrepreneurs, mentors and corporate clients.

2017

Global Recognition

Pablo is named an Ashoka Fellow, highlighting Bridge for Billions’ potential to drive systemic change in entrepreneurship.

2018

Pivot to Partner-Funded Programs

We phase out direct-fee programs for entrepreneurs (“The Leap”) and focus on free programs funded by private and public partners like Coca-Cola, Ashoka and UNIDO.

2020

Pandemic Response

When COVID hits, we open-source our platform to Entrepreneurship Support Organizations worldwide with the “Together for Innovation” campaign, enabling them to keep supporting entrepreneurs remotely.

2021

Expanding to Central America

We open our second office in Guatemala City, building a local team to deepen impact in the region.

2022

Launching of Conecta Central America

We support 25 ESOs across Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and Costa Rica, jointly launching the region’s largest incubation program for hundreds of entrepreneurs.

2024

Growing in Africa

We open our third office in Nairobi, Kenya, creating a base to replicate Conecta across the African continent.

2025

A Decade of Impact

Our team surpasses 50 people. We celebrate 10 years, having run more than XXX programs and supported XXX entrepreneurs from XXX countries with the help of YYY mentors.

10 years in numbers

entrepreneurs supported

mentors who have participated

countries where the projects are based

women entrepreneurs supported.

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10 Impact Stories

Nothing tells our story better than the people who live it. Meet the entrepreneurs, mentors and partners who transformed their path with Bridge.

“Before joining Bridge, my idea was just a concept on paper. Thanks to the mentoring, structure and global community, I was able to turn it into a real business that now employs 15 people in my hometown.”

“What impressed me the most about Bridge was how personalized the program felt. Even though it’s online, I always felt accompanied — the mentors challenged me, and the tools helped me refine my business model step by step.”

“Bridge opened doors I didn’t even know existed. Beyond the training, I met partners, mentors and other founders who have become long-term collaborators. It’s not just an incubation program, it’s a community.”