Gabriel Catan

Gabriel Catan Burlac is a professional with extensive global experience in innovation, digital transformation, and management consulting. Currently, he leads the health innovation vertical at IDB Lab, where he has developed a portfolio of high-impact projects that advance healthcare access and innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean. His work focuses on building strategic partnerships and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Innovators of the Caribbean: Innovation Tells No Tales

April 7, 2025 by Gabriel Catan - Ruth Houliston Leave a Comment

Avast ye, for something grand is stirring in the Caribbean, from Kingston, Jamaica to Georgetown, Guyana. Despite the tempests and tides posed by geographic barriers, climate change, and a high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases, these small islands and countries are on course to become a hub for innovation instead of being at the World’s end. They are determined to … [Read more...] about Innovators of the Caribbean: Innovation Tells No Tales

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