Our Entrepreneurs
Federico Seineldin
Openware
Impact metric
94% growth in jobs since selection“I saw an opportunity to provide businesses with managed security services.”
- Country
- Argentina
- Industry
- Technology
- Employees
- 33
- Year selected
- 2001
- Website
Company Snapshot
Federico is director at Globant, a IT company, and at MoveRSE, a corporate social responsibility NGO. He is also co-founder of Njambre, an innovation dedicated space, and member of the board at Endeavor Rosario Foundation and Equidad Foundation
In 2001, Federico was distinguished as Endeavor Entrepreneur and as Avina Foundation´s Leader in 2003 due to his vision of change in Latin American business models and to his social leadership.
His track record as entrepreneur has also been recognized by leading organisations such as La Capital newspaper, Junior Achievement and JCI, among others.
One outstanding venture in the past was Openware, an IT company acquired by Globant in 2008 (first time than two Endeavor´s entrepreneurs made a buyout deal), and his collaboration in the “Facultad Libre“ (Free University) project, where he also participated as a professor.
In 2011 he co-founded Njambre, a coworking + cocreation space and a social business accelerator. Today Njambre is operating in the cities of Rosario, Mendoza and Buenos Aires.
Federico is honorary member of several social organisations’ advisory councils such as: La Colifata radio, IARSE, Sinergia magazine, Nodo Tauand SES Foundation
He is the founder of MoveRSE, an organisation dedicated to promoting and creating awareness about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in the private sector. He is also co-creator of RARSE (Argentinean network of business organisations for CSR), Rosario food bank (BAR) and Rosario Sustentable project.
In addition, he has participated as a member of the jury in selecting new business and social entrepreneurs and in Endeavor, Ashoka, Inicia and JCI challenges.
He gives talks and conferences in topics related to Free Culture, Technology, Innovation, Sustainability, Business Transparency, Civic Responsibility, Inclusive Business and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is also worth noting his participation in TEDxRosario talk, Endeavor experience and PechaKucha sessions.
During the last years he has collaborated with social and business entrepreneurs in leading their organizations in a sustainable way and generating networking sessions like Green Drinks and Jelly. Also he has published several articles and been interviewed by the media in his areas of interest.
Federico was born colorblind a few weeks before the moon landing, lives in a great city called Rosario (Argentina) and has two wonderful children.
Endeavor and Openware
In December 2008, Endeavor company Globant acquired Openware.
In addition to local mentorship, Federico benefited from the eMBA program, various Immersion Tours, and Entrepreneur Summit. He has also participated in the local GEMA program, and received local mentorship and support on strategy development, as well as introductions to commercial contacts.
Federico has become a true leader in CSR, a focus that he credits to Endeavor.
Federico has demonstrated commitment by serving as a panelist and speaker, and helping to start Endeavor’s satellite office in Rosario.
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