Capria Ventures’ webinar with Microsoft highlighted AI cloud services, focusing on the integration of large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SMLs) into Azure. Microsoft’s alliance with OpenAI was showcased, demonstrating AI copilots in Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. The Microsoft for Startup Founder Hub program offers extensive resources, including Azure and GitHub, for startups.

Discussions covered Azure OpenAI Services, token-based models, and tools like Azure AI Studio for project creation. A practical demo illustrated Azure OpenAI’s application in personalized customer interactions. Microsoft’s initiatives reflect a commitment to AI-driven development, supporting startups, and enhancing user experiences through integrated AI services.

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About the Speakers

Wilson Pias 
Digital Native Companies Lead – Microsoft Latin America

Wilson Pais stands at the forefront of technological innovation and digital strategy as the Director of Business Apps & Digital Ecosystems for Microsoft Latin America. His leadership journey at Microsoft spans over two decades, including a significant stint as the CTO of Microsoft Chile from 2017 until 2020. His extensive tenure at the company has taken him across many Latin American countries, where he’s played a key role in innovation, business solutions, and building strategic partnerships.A respected speaker, Wilson advocates for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. He has influenced startup ecosystems as President of Chile Global Ventures and through affiliations with Stanford University, Berkeley HAAS, and Universidad de los Andes ESE Business School. His career is marked by a deep commitment to fostering digital transformation and nurturing new ventures.

Cristobal Zuniga
Cloud Solution Architect – Microsoft Latin America 

Cristóbal Zúñiga is an IT engineer whose professional life is dedicated to advancing Cloud & AI technologies. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, he empowers organizations to harness the power of the cloud, driving innovation and development. With over two years at Microsoft, Cristóbal’s roles have spanned engineering solutions to customer success.His commitment to education is evident through his instructional roles at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, where he imparts his expertise in Multicloud Architecture. A Microsoft Certified Trainer, Cristóbal holds a trove of certifications, including Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Cybersecurity Architect Expert.Cristóbal’s rich blend of hands-on experience and academic involvement positions him as a key voice in the Cloud & AI sphere, making him an influential mentor for professionals seeking to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape.