During this seminar, you will gain valuable insights from a panel discussion with Argentine professionals, who will tell us about how they are building their careers in Argentina’s unique social, economic, and political context. You will learn about how Argentines use resilience, innovation, humor, grit, and determination to push themselves and the country forward. Scroll down to RSVP!
The panelists for the seminar:
Gastón Gertner, Executive Director, CEPE Di Tella
Gastón holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He has specialized in impact evaluation and the design of programs with a focus on behavioral economics in health, social protection, housing, and infrastructure, advising governments, foundations, and international organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). Since 2021, he has been the Executive Director of CEPE Di Tella, where he also serves as an associate researcher in behavioral economics and public policy. His research has been published in journals such as the British Medical Journal and the LACEA Journal of Economics. Gastón is a Visiting Professor in Behavioral Economics and Applied Behavioral Sciences at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Universidad de San Andrés.
Camila Perochena, Columnist, Odisea Argentina
Camila holds a Phd in History from the University of Buenos Aires and a Masters in Political Science from Torcuato Di Tella University. She is the Director of the Masters in Journalism, Assistant Professor at Torcuato Di Tella University, and an active thinker in Argentine politics with a historical perspective. She is a columnist at Odisea Argentina, which is an influential TV show about our political and economic situation on cable broadcasting. In 2022, Camila published a book called Cristina and History: Kirchnerism and its battles with the past (Crítica, 2022). She is also a permanent collaborator in the national newspaper La Nación.
Juan Loureiro, Behavioral Sciences Consultant, Center for Common Cents Lab at Duke University
Juan is a behavioral sciences researcher dedicated to improving the financial resilience and well-being of low- and moderate-income households, platform workers, and entrepreneurs in Latin America. Juan earned his Masters in Science in Behavioral Sciences from the London School of Economics (LSE) and has experience in digital product roles in the fintech and banking sectors. He enjoys everything related to designing and conducting experiments to understand what works (and what doesn't) to help people lead happier and better financial lives. Other interests include the psychology of scarcity, digital well-being, and subjective well-being. Juan is a Behavioral Sciences Consultant for Irrational Labs and the Center for Common Cents Lab at Duke University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor in Applied Behavioral Sciences at Torcuato Di Tella University and as an Associate Researcher at CEPE Di Tella.
Sebastian Camiser, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercado Cheque
Sebastian graduated from University of Buenos Aires and holds an MBA and a Master in Administration and Strategic Management and Innovation. He is a distinguished marketer known for blending digital and traditional marketing. His experience as Chief Marketing Officer for companies like Ping Latam, Baubap, and Buenbit, alongside roles in Telecom Argentina and startups like Vostu and Qubit.tv, showcases his capability in driving growth and innovation. For over twenty years, he has consulted for tech companies and imparted knowledge as a professor in digital marketing, making significant contributions to both the academic and professional marketing spheres.