Meet Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals driving Acquora's mission to revolutionize water management.

Ada Guelfand

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

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

Paula Lantaño

Communications & Marketing, Psychologist

Community Manager and Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in organizational development psychology.

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Board of Advisors

Guiding Our Aquatic Odyssey with combined experience of +100 years in Science, Business & Mining

Dr. Pere Masjuan

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

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

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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HISTORY

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

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

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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

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Key Milestones

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

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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.

The sky was just the beginning for Acquora! Join us on this journey towards a future where technology and nature coexist in harmony, creating a more sustainable and abundant world for all.

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