Meet Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals driving Acquora's mission to revolutionize water management.
Ada Guelfand
CEO & Co-Founder
Multidisciplinary researcher and entrepreneur dedicated to applying quantum physics principles to solve critical environmental challenges.
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Arindam Ghosh
CTO & Co-Founder
Experienced AI Engineer and researcher with over 7 years of expertise in computer vision (AI), collaborating with various prestigious European and Indian labs.
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Paula Lantaño
Communications & Marketing, Psychologist
Community Manager and Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in organizational development psychology.
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Guiding Our Aquatic Odyssey with combined experience of +100 years in Science, Business & Mining
Dr. Pere Masjuan
Scientific Advisor, IFAE
Distinguished Quantum Physics advisor and Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, coordinator of its Physics Degree program, and researcher at IFAE specializing in Standard Model phenomenology.
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Juan Gargallo
Business Mentor Senior CECOT
Seasoned international business executive with a proven track record in start-ups, turnarounds, and high-growth companies.Leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and international ventures.
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Leonel Huenupil
Environmental Engineer
Expert Environmental Advisor and Engineer with expertise in mining sector environmental compliance. +12 years experience in Chilean mining environmental regulation.
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Welcome to Acquora, where innovation and sustainability come together to transform the way we interact with our planet's most precious resources. Founded with the vision of Ada Guelfand, our CEO, Acquora was born with a clear and profound purpose:
Acquora is the way humans will interact with nature in the future world. It is the way future societies will interact with key natural resources: respect, empathy, and abundance. It is the foundation of a new way of life, ensuring abundance of resources based on good calculation.
- Ada Guelfand, CEO
OUR FIRST STEPS
Our journey began with a great achievement in the field of technological innovation. In our first application to a competition, we obtained first place in the prestigious T-Tech 2023 contest by Telespazio, Italy. This award, received at the European Space Congress, not only highlighted our dedication and innovative capacity in space technology but also provided us with a launching platform towards even greater opportunities.
Our Milestones
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2023-2024
Explore the key milestones in our company's development and growth
2023-2024
2023-2024
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Key Milestones
1st place T-TEC 2023
Recognition with sustainability seal.
IFAE Collaboration, Horizon-MSCA COFUND-2024
Strategic alliance for the development of new technologies.
Antofagasta Mine Exploration
Validation of our solutions in extended mining challenges.
2022-2023
2022-2023
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Lithium Plant Pilot
Implementation and testing of prototype in the Chilean area of the lithium triangle.
Selected by Seraphim VC
First Latin American startup in the world's space innovation accelerator.
La Vanguardia Article
Media coverage of our activity in Chile and Spain.
2021-2022
2021-2022
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Key Milestones
Expert Interview, The European Agreement, 2024
Recognition and visibility in the field of environmental ethics.
Company Established in Chile
Solid base in our region of origin.
Validation with FUVISA Argentina
Approval and testing in high water demand scenarios.
Our Vision for the Future
At Acquora, we envision a world where water is managed wisely and respectfully, using advanced technologies to ensure sustainable abundance for generations to come.
Respectful Interaction
Empathetic use of natural water resources.
Advanced Technologies
Innovative solutions for resource abundance.
Sustainable Future
Wise water management for a better tomorrow.