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Edgar Pineda
Software Development and Technology Advisor
Civil Computer Engineer, expert in big data, data analysis and software development, founder of Vigigo
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Accounting and Tax Advice
Accountant and Magister in Tax Law, expert in tax planning and law I+D
Cristian León
Founder & CEO
Electrical Engineer specialized in Technology Development Management (MIT) and Intellectual Property Strategy (HKUST). TOP 10 Entrepreneur at HKUST. Winner of the WIPO Global Awards 2026. Over 10 years of experience in B2B solutions and services.
Diego Soffia
CFO
Commercial Engineer majoring in Economics. Specialist in corporate financial structuring, venture scaling, and capital-raising strategies. Founder and CEO at Efectivo.
Edgard Pineda
Technology Advisor
Computer Science Engineer. Expert in Big Data, advanced analytics, and the development of scalable software. Possesses a proven track record in leading data architecture and complex technological solutions; founder of Vigigo.
Violeta Chang
Scientific Director
PhD in Computer Science and member of MaLIS-Lab. Researcher specializing in computer vision, deep learning, and advanced AI models applied to early detection, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and complex pattern recognition.
Marcela Cruchaga
Lead Aerodynamics
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, expert researcher in numerical simulation and computational aerodynamics. Leads the aerodynamic co-design and validation of components.
Daniela Ediap
Design & Prototyping
Industrial Designer with expertise in the development and advanced manufacturing of mechatronic components. Responsible for structural optimization, hardware ergonomics, and industrial manufacturing processes.
José Novoa
CTO
PhD with expertise in Deep Learning and Computer Vision. Civil Engineer with a Master’s degree in Acoustics and Vibrations. Specialized in designing neural network architectures for high-reliability, real-time contextualization.
Daniel Urtubia
Chief Robotics Officer
Electronic Engineer specializing in hardware development and systems integration. Proven expert in edge AI architecture and deployment. Co-founder of Liga Robótica Chile.
Carolina Reyes
CMO
Specialist in strategic marketing, brand positioning, and internationalization. Contributes to B2B/B2G corporate strategy, institutional partnerships, and the communication of Drovid’s environmental impact.
Strategic Steering Committee
Rodrigo Cortés
Strategic Advisor & Board Member
Gabriela Flores
Institutional Relations & Communications Advisor
Cristian León
Founder, CEO & Technology Roadmap Lead
Evelyn López
Legal & Data Governance Advisor
Agricultural Engineer, holder of a Master’s degree in Agribusiness and a PhD in Public Policy for Science and Technology. Serves as Executive Director and Technology Transfer Manager at AMTC (University of Chile), with over 20 years of experience in R&D, innovation, and technology transfer. As a member of the Steering Committee, he defines critical KPIs and facilitates partnerships with academia and industry to accelerate commercial scaling and the market validation of Drovid within the B2B and B2G forestry sectors.
Founder and CEO of Drovid, a Deep Tech entrepreneur with a background as a founder and manager in the B2B engineering sector (INGEMOPRO). A member of the Sustainable Forestry Future Roundtable (Proyecta Chile 2050), he advocates for regulatory modernization in response to forest fires. Within the Committee, he bridges governance and execution, while leading the technology roadmap and intellectual property (IP) strategy—including a PCT patent application pending in 42 countries and the Drovid® trademark registered in over 35.
Lawyer, holder of a Master’s degree in Digital Law and New Technologies, and specialist in Data Protection and Cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation in the B2B sector, she has worked on projects in collaboration with the IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) and CENIA. As a member of the Steering Committee, she oversees AI governance at Drovid, applying "Privacy by Design" principles to mitigate legal risks and facilitate the adoption of the company’s solutions in public tenders and corporate contracts subject to complex regulatory requirements.
Public Relations professional with a Master’s degree in Communicational Intelligence. She brings over 20 years of experience leading strategic communications and crisis management, including direct involvement in coordinating humanitarian operations during forest fires in Valparaíso and Licantén. As a member of the Steering Committee, she safeguards Drovid’s institutional reputation and translates the company’s technical validation into trust among investors, authorities, and B2B/B2G clients, while establishing and strengthening high-impact institutional partnerships.