A personal struggle that sparked a great idea

Following a difficult personal experience, Maria decided to start an innovative project aimed at helping as many breastfeeding mothers and their babies as possible. The result? LactApp, a breastfeeding app that supports and empowers thousands of mothers in 180 countries, responding to over 20 million enquiries.

Maria's story is an inspiring example of willpower, creativity and caring constantly about the needs of a changing society. Her willingness to keep learning and firm resolution throughout her journey enabled her to develop the skills and abilities needed to build a business that is renowned and valued worldwide. 

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It's never too late to keep on learning

Age is no obstacle to learning, as demonstrated by Joaquín, who, at 65 years old, rather than retiring, decided to return to the classroom. He studied Computer Engineering, getting the highest grade in his class, and now, at 72, he works to empower new generations.

Studying at the UOC gave him the flexibility he was looking for, allowing him to study from his rural home, where he is now applying his knowledge to encourage a new generation of students to explore careers in science and tech. Joaquín is a clear example of how, by sharing knowledge, we can contribute to improving the life of the whole community.

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Tech applied to education knows no limits

Georgina works with tireless energy from different parts of the world. She runs her own marketing agency while also serving as Vice President of the Junior Chamber International, one of the largest youth organizations in the world, with a presence in 117 countries.

She has always loved learning (she speaks eight languages!) and spent time in Munich and Taipei during her student years. Georgina shows us how online learning knows no limits, and how it transcends borders and time differences.

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