Catalina Mejia

Cata builds ecosystems where entrepreneurs don’t just survive—they transform economies.

She is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with 15+ years of experience advancing inclusive education and entrepreneurship across Honduras and the Central America–Mexico region. She applies a market systems lens to design initiatives that strengthen MSMEs and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Cata champions digitalization as a key driver of inclusion, competitiveness, and growth, helping businesses adapt and thrive in evolving markets.

A pioneer of Global Entrepreneurship Week and Startup Weekend, and co-founder of Impact Hub Tegucigalpa, she has played a catalytic role in shaping innovation ecosystems. She is driven by a mission to empower entrepreneurs to build ventures that generate economic growth, strengthen communities, and improve families' livelihoods across the region.