Sebastián Martín, Cambio Labs’ founder, has built his career around social and economic empowerment, driven by a personal connection to underserved communities both in the U.S. and abroad and his lived experience as a latinx founder and social entrepreneur. From teaching with low-income youth to launching social ventures that empower historically marginalized groups, Sebastián has witnessed the systemic barriers these communities face—and this fuels his vision for Cambio Labs. His work focuses on creating accessible pathways for economic mobility through educational technology, ensuring that Cambio Labs’ programs resonate with the realities of those excluded from traditional opportunities.

Michelle brings extensive experience as a business educator and advocate for underrepresented entrepreneurs. As a business educator and microfinance officer, she has worked diligently for entrepreneurs to gain access to capital, information and networks for underestimated and underserved communities and she works in partnership and institutional capacity building at Cambio to bring these resources to entrepreneurs, sooner, as early as middle school. She has extensive experience working with the latinx community from her work at the Organization of American States; the Latino Economic Development Center, and El Centro de la Raza.

D-cal has over a decade of experience as an international consultant, entrepreneur, educator, and coach. Over the last 15 years, he has worked with individuals, startups, and organizations to improve performance and launch new projects & businesses. He is also the creator and co-founder of Upstart: The Board Game, which simulates what it is like to start up a business without the risk. It has helped thousands of players from 29 different countries. It broke crowdfunding records in the Philippines and also received pre-seed funding. > D-cal is an alumnus and former impact advisory council member of the Global Shaper Community (a youth initiative of the World Economic Forum). You may have seen or heard him at the World Economic Forum, HuffPost, Entrepreneur Magazine, or BBC.

Andrej is a Full Stack Engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development and systems architecture. At Cambio Labs, he plays a key role in developing and maintaining the Journey platform, a gamified learning management system designed to support underserved BIPOC youth. His expertise in Java, IntelliJ IDEA, and Linux, combined with a background in computer engineering from The Institute of Technology at Linköping University, enables him to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly software solutions. With a strong track record in developing medium-sized applications and managing projects from inception to completion, Andrej integrates multimedia content, interactive challenges, and real-world incentives to enhance user engagement.

Veronica believes in the power of volunteerism to create lasting social change. She leverages her expertise in business development and CRM management to strengthen organizations, build meaningful partnerships, and empower communities to thrive.

Edwin is a designer and educator, and a recent graduate of the MFA in Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts in New York. His work focuses on using design as a tool for social transformation, especially within education systems serving marginalized communities. With over 15 years of creative experience, he develops hands-on learning experiences that combine technology, culture, and community engagement, emphasizing collaboration and adaptable future-ready skills. Recently, his work has centered on making emerging technologies — including AI — accessible and meaningful for students and educators in Latin America, promoting co-creation and culturally grounded learning.