CLAUDIA DURAN

REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR NORTH AMERICA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENDEAVOR MIAMI, MIAMI

Founded in 2013, Endeavor Miami is an affiliate office — and the first in the U.S. — of Endeavor, a global nonprofit organization that fosters entrepreneurship. Duran has led it since 2019 and oversees a team of six employees who provide business support, mentorship and access to capital and strategic resources. Entrepreneurs affiliated with Endeavor Miami have generated over $983 million in annual revenue and created more than 6,000 jobs. Duran is an advocate for mental wellness within the entrepreneurial ecosystem and has worked to normalize conversations about burnout, resilience and holistic health. She created a wellness retreat and helps connect founders with mentors and mental health experts.

EDUCATION: Penn State University (BS), Instituto de Empresa (MBA)

ECONOMIC SHIFT: Entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly borderless. Founders are scaling across emerging and nontraditional markets, while AI and fintech continue to reshape industries. There is also a growing shift toward founders acting as ecosystem builders, multiplying impact beyond their own companies.

NEXT GEN ADVICE: Success isn't just about scaling a company or building wealth. It's about growing as a person. Stay grounded, find purpose and joy, and invest in your well-being. Surround yourself with people who challenge and support you. The journey is demanding, but it doesn't have to be lonely.