Our roots come from Colombia, growing up in families where business, trade, and community are everyday realities. Across generations, our parents and extended families built and operated businesses connected to international trade, services, and entrepreneurship, often working across borders long before globalization was facilitated by the internet
This background shaped how we see business: as mutually beneficial relationships built over time
Raíces Fuertes
From Latin America to the United States, we grew up navigating different cultures, economies, and systems. That experience gave us an early understanding of how:
Trust travels across borders
Businesses grow through reputation and consistency
Communities sustain themselves through collaboration
We’ve been influenced by organizations and networks connected to Latin American commerce and international cooperation, including chambers of commerce and trade-focused institutions such as those serving Latin America and the Caribbean. These environments emphasized long-term thinking, mutual benefit, and shared success
How We Choose to Work
At Calima, we intentionally work with organizations and individuals who value:
Clear communication and good faith
Craft, competence, and accountability
Collaboration over competition
Long-term impact over short-term wins
We prefer working with founders, operators, nonprofits, creators, and teams who are building for real people, be it online products, crafts, a service, a community, or an ecosystem
Leadership & Experience
Our founding team brings deep experience in their respective fields, from enterprise systems to community building, events, and operations. Over time, we’ve built trusted relationships with vendors, engineers, creatives, operators, and partners across multiple countries
These relationships allow us to move quickly, adapt thoughtfully, and assemble the right teams for each challenge
The People of Calima
The name comes from Lago Calima, a place in Colombia known for its winds, water, and natural abundance. Long before modern nations, the Calima was home to cultures that understood craft, trade, nature, and continuity as evidenced by the impressive artifacts found
Museo Del Oro, Colombia
It offers us a window into the past to imagine a better future
Abundance as a Practice
The Calima people understood that abundance comes from circulation of ideas, goods, trust, and relationships. That philosophy guides how we build communities, design platforms, and choose our partners today
Imagining Better Futures
In a world moving fast, Calima is a pause and a compass
It’s a belief that:
Sustainable systems are designed with care
Strong communities outlast trends
Collaboration beats isolation
The future is build together
Looking Forward
Calima continues to evolve as our community grows. This blog, our forum, and our projects are part of an ongoing conversation—one grounded in experience, shaped by culture, and oriented toward building something meaningful together
Gracias por ser parte del camino.