As part of the launch of the book “Venemergencia: 20 Years of a Disruptive and Socially Impactful Healthcare System,” Venemergencia organized the forum “Being an Entrepreneur in Venezuela: Past, Present, and Future of a Transformative Role.” This reflective space brought together business leaders, academics —including the president of the National Academy of Medicine of Venezuela, Huníades Urbina-Medina— IESA executives and professors, students, and opinion leaders to analyze the role of private enterprise in building the nation.

The forum, presented by journalist María Laura García, took place in the Alberto F. Vollmer Auditorium at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Administration (IESA) and fostered an open conversation about leadership, innovation, strategic alliances, and social commitment, within a context marked by the challenges and opportunities of the Venezuelan environment.

A space to reflect on the transformative role of entrepreneurship

The forum was moderated by Professor Nunzia Auletta, Academic Director and Professor at the IESA Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and featured the participation of Gustavo Roosen, President of IESA; Rafael Arráiz Lucca, historian and author of the book titled; and Andrés Simón González-Silén, founding partner and CEO of Venemergencia.

During her remarks, González-Silén emphasized the importance of rethinking collaboration models in the country: “We must consider alliances that seem impossible, but these are the ones that will allow us to give people greater access, not only in health but in every other sector of the economy, and that will allow us to strengthen our country.”

For his part, Gustavo Roosen underscored the value of the forum as a space for analysis and collective development: “This forum is an ideal space to address the current problems facing the various sectors of the country, so that, with a clear perspective, we can seek real and meaningful solutions for the country we all want.”

The speakers agreed on the need to strengthen purpose-driven companies, capable of generating sustainable economic and social value, supported by innovation, ethics, and teamwork as drivers of transformation.

Book launch: Venemergencia: 20 years of a disruptive healthcare system with social impact

As a central part of the day, the book launch for “Venemergencia: 20 Years of a Disruptive Healthcare System with Social Impact” took place, an event that invited reflection on the organization’s journey, lessons learned, and social impact.

The book chronicles the history, evolution, and lessons learned by Venemergencia over two decades of operation in Venezuela. Rafael Arráiz Lucca emphasized the symbolic and social value of the publication: “This is a very important book because of the significance of this company, which, with its values ​​and commitment, has managed to bring about a significant change in the Venezuelan healthcare system.”

In his remarks, Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz, founding partner and COO of Venemergencia, highlighted the vision that has guided the organization since its inception: “Despite the difficulties we faced when starting this great idea that is Venemergencia, we always focused on building a company with values ​​and purpose. This is what allows us today, after 22 years, to serve Venezuelans and to capture the story of these first 20 years as an example of overcoming challenges and resilience in this book.”

The book was developed through the collaborative work of Rafael Arráiz Lucca and Guadalupe Burelli, the authors; edited by Andrés Simón González-Silén and Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz; coordinated by Isabela Iturriza Soulés; designed by Pedro Quintero; and printed by Editorial Arte.

Looking to the future and believing in the contributions of entrepreneurs to Venezuela as key players

With this initiative, Venemergencia reaffirmed its commitment to promoting strategic thinking, responsible leadership, and creating spaces for dialogue that contribute to the country’s economic and social development, inviting reflection on the role of entrepreneurs as key players in Venezuela’s transformation.

Venemergencia is recognized as the “Company of the Year 2025” by the Caracas Chamber of Commerce

To cap off the well-deserved retrospective look given to Venemergencia these past few days, the Caracas Chamber of Commerce has just awarded it the title of Company of the Year 2025. Upon receiving this distinction and award, its representatives and spokespeople considered it a very “important incentive to continue consolidating strategic alliances, developing comprehensive healthcare solutions, and positively impacting the lives of the people who trust in the services we provide.”

The Venemergencia Group’s social media accounts are: @venemergencia @urgentcare.ve @fundacionvenemergencia @venemergenciaauto.

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Venemergencia thanked the media and a group of prominent journalists for their support of the initiatives and projects it has been implementing and developing. The occasion was also used to present a significant and relevant publication.

Venemergencia thanked the media and a group of prominent journalists for their support of the projects and initiatives it has been implementing and developing. “Venemergencia: 20 Years of a Disruptive Healthcare System with Social Impact,” written by Rafael Arráiz Lucca and Guadalupe Burelli (who passed away a few months ago), with a foreword by Gustavo Roosen and editorial coordination by Isabela Iturriza Solulés, narrates and documents the extraordinary work of physicians Andrés Simón González-Silén and Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz in building a project and company that combines professional and managerial excellence with a profound social conscience.

The book testifies that this path in the healthcare field, undertaken as a vocation, can be productive, sustainable, and enriching. The year that is ending, 2025, has been special for Venemergencia with the steady development of Urgent Care, and the coming year, 2026, is quite promising, as it holds great expectations.

In an exclusive interview with the media outlets of the digital communication group EL SUMARIO, Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, CEO of Venemergencia, and Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez Díaz, Director of Operations, discussed the organization’s achievements and objectives as a healthcare provider. They also outlined their upcoming challenges, emphasizing innovation, human compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to the well-being of Venezuelan society. We invite you to enjoy the following video interview and related audiovisual content:

The text’s introduction states and summarizes that: “…the case of Venemergencia is emphatically unique. It began as a venture by two young medical students at the José María Vargas School of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) twenty years ago, and today it is a healthcare provider with over a thousand employees, all within an environment fraught with difficulties (…) A new model, focused on untangling knots for patients and insurance companies, streamlining emergency care, providing humane treatment, and reducing costs for insurers and policyholders.”

María Alejandra Medina, Venemergencia’s Marketing Director, oversaw the overall success of the understated celebration, attending to every aspect and detail with her characteristic kindness and expertise.

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