In the quest for authenticity, former full-time traveling nomad in the trend spotting mission, recently founded Kuyban. Paola Chaparro is about to unveil her entrepreneurial first act: A brand inspired in “The Art of Traveling”. When asked about her decision to become entrepreneur, the co-founder said, “It was just time to gather all the adventure and bring it to one tangible lasting trip”. The result: A brand that encompasses every aspect of comfort and aesthetics using luxury leather goods without compromising to the trend obsessed age.

Her desire to promote Colombian manufacture, brand a Colombian image, and leverage on a sustainable business; led her to spread a conscious message through a brand that plans to sell worldwide.

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