Julio Zelaya is a renowned serial EdTech entrepreneur and artificial intelligence expert, as well as a distinguished bilingual international speaker, fluent in both Spanish and English. His expertise spans crucial areas such as AI applied to education and business, technological entrepreneurship, change management, human relations, and emerging technologies.
Julio's distinctive and up-to-date inspirational style has earned him invitations as a keynote speaker at prestigious international conferences worldwide. He is the author of five Amazon #1 bestsellers, including "¡Con todo!" on purpose, "La travesía: el poder de emprender" on entrepreneurship, "La travesía del amor" on human relations, "Catalyst: Change Management and Transformation" on change management, and "ChatGPT: How to Boost Your Business with AI" on new technologies.
With a strong academic background, Julio holds a Post Doctorate from Tulane University, USA; a Doctorate in Human Dynamics and Mental Health from Universidad Mariano Gálvez in Guatemala; an MBA from INCAE Business School, Costa Rica; and numerous certifications from renowned institutions such as Harvard University, Babson College, MIT, and Cornell. As a visionary entrepreneur, he co-founded Escolaris, an innovative online school, and Bright Domino, an online business school. Julio is a Fellow of CALI (Central American Leadership Initiative) and the Aspen Global Leadership Network. He also plays a vital role as a member and director in EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization).
Currently, Julio is pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as the Academic Director for the Introduction to Teaching with AI in the Classroom program within the Graduate School of Education (GSE) and as an AI instructor for the program. Additionally, he is Faculty in the Graduate School of Education (GSE) and Association for Talent Development (ATD) joint program, teaching the Learning Technology Strategies, EdTech, and Digital Learning Solutions module. He is also a fellow of the MOVE program by Handshake, collaborating with the world's leading AI laboratories as a Model Validator Expert.
Julio holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at The RBL Group, focusing on the implementation of new digital technologies and artificial intelligence across the firm's products.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Julio is a proud father to Juan Ignacio and Natalia, who are the lights of his life. His influence extends to global companies and executive boards worldwide. To stay connected with Julio and gain valuable insights, follow him on LinkedIn and subscribe to his newsletter, PowerBites, where he shares content aimed at inspiring individuals to become the best version of themselves.