The Vice-Rector of Austral University, Ana Galiano, linked this profile to the way the institution began: “It originated from the concerns of a group of businesspeople and residents of the city who wanted an educational program in the world of management and the running of companies or businesses,” she recalled. Thus, the connection between the university and businesses has flowed naturally from the very beginning. “We are always ready to contribute, provide answers, or raise new questions,” she stated. She also emphasized the fundamental role of universities in thinking about and planning for the future, as well as maintaining a commitment to research.