Jose Cristian Cortes Yakcich

Founder and AI‑driven logistics entrepreneur — Cortés co‑founded and leads Tet4D, a Santiago‑based startup that applies AI to warehouse automation, cubic load optimization, route planning and last‑mile tracking; the company has raised seed funding and has partnerships (e.g., Google Cloud for AI Startups) and public visibility in Chile’s startup press. tet4d+3

Seasoned commercial and country manager in medical and industrial products — prior to founding Tet4D he held senior commercial and general manager roles at ZimVie (Zimmer Biomet spin‑off) and Danaher, leading Chile/Peru operations and representing companies in institutional partnerships and sector events. divsal

AI educator and community builder — Cortés teaches in postgraduate AI programs at Universidad de los Andes (listed among the program’s academics) and co‑organizes AI Salon Santiago events, signaling engagement with both formal executive education and local AI founder communities. uandes+2

Military leadership background — an early career as an Army officer (boina negra, cavalry/armored training) is repeatedly noted in alumni and press profiles and is presented as a formative influence on his leadership style and later entrepreneurial partnership with a fellow veteran. uandes+1