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Javier Diez

CEO | Activica

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Javier Diez is a seasoned entrepreneur and recognized expert in the field of e-learning, with over two decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology and education. At the age of 20, he founded Netizen, one of Latin America's pioneering Internet Service Providers, which he successfully scaled and sold four years later to U.S.-based SkyOnline, Inc. for $20 million. In 2001, he established Extrabold, a software development firm headquartered in Buenos Aires, delivering digital solutions to clients across the globe. Building on his experience, in 2004 he co-founded Activica, an award-winning e-learning development company based in Miami, Florida. Under his leadership, Activica has become a leading provider of custom e-learning solutions, training games, and interactive simulators for Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and government agencies worldwide. Javier is a sought-after speaker on innovation in digital learning, user experience design, and gamification strategies. His work has been recognized with numerous international awards for excellence in instructional design and educational technology.

Javier Diez is a seasoned entrepreneur and recognized expert in the field of e-learning, with over two decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology and education. At the age of 20, he founded Netizen, one of Latin America's pioneering Internet Service Providers, which he successfully scaled and sold four years later to U.S.-based SkyOnline, Inc. for $20 million. In 2001, he established Extrabold, a software development firm headquartered in Buenos Aires, delivering digital solutions to clients across the globe. Building on his experience, in 2004 he co-founded Activica, an award-winning e-learning development company based in Miami, Florida. Under his leadership, Activica has become a leading provider of custom e-learning solutions, training games, and interactive simulators for Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and government agencies worldwide. Javier is a sought-after speaker on innovation in digital learning, user experience design, and gamification strategies. His work has been recognized with numerous international awards for excellence in instructional design and educational technology.

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