Laboratoria
Laboratoria
Transforming the tech sector in Latin America one woman at a time.
Startup Snapshot:
Startup Name: Laboratoria
Industry: Education, Tech
Founders: Mariana Costa, Rodulfo Prieto, Gabriel Rocha, Regina Acher
HQ Location: Lima, Peru
Operates in: Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia & Ecuador
Team Size: 120+
Founded: 2014
Stage: Seed Round
Donors: Amazon Web Services, Google, BlackRock, Bank of America, Hubspot, Lenovo & Citibanamex
Website: https://www.laboratoria.la
Laboratoria’s Purpose
Mariana and her co-founders noticed a significant talent shortage in Latin America's technology industry.
More than 450,000 IT professionals were needed to fill the gap, and the demand was higher than the supply.
Laboratoria’s mission is to empower and bridge the gender gap in the technology industry by identifying and nurturing diverse talent.
They are committed to selecting and mentoring women who have the potential to thrive and make significant contributions to technology teams worldwide. They aim to build a more inclusive and innovative future for everyone.
Laboratoria’s Offerings
Laboratoria focuses on training women in Latin America for careers in the tech industry. The company offers intensive, bootcamp-style coding courses in web development, design, and other digital skills. Graduates of the program only pay for the training once they get hired for a job.
Founded in 2014 in Lima Peru, Laboratoria started with a pilot program with only 15 students. Since then, over 3,500 learners have graduated from their program, over 1,100 companies have hired Laboratoria graduates, and they have garnered attention from notable figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama, Google, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Laboratoria by the Numbers
3,500 graduates since 2014.
1,100 companies actively hire Laboratoria talent.
79%+ graduate employability rating.
750+ USD average salary after Laboratoria.
98% talent satisfaction.
11% of learners are migrants.
13% of graduates currently lead a team.
18% are working mothers, 26% of which are single mothers.
31% of graduates are the first person in their family with a formal job.
It is not enough to arrive; women must reach leadership positions in Latin America.”
Mariana Costa, Laboratoria Cofounder
Key Takeaways
Laboratoria provides hands-on projects, mentorship, and career development support for web development, design, and soft skills training, setting it apart from other alternatives.
The company's focus on upskilling and empowering high-potential women in tech helps to reduce gender inequality in the workplace.
Graduates only pay tuition if and when they secure a job, empowering those who could not otherwise afford the program.
Participation in Laboratoria's program brings an average salary increase of 3.7x, completely transforming the lives of its graduates.
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