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Klau Chmielowska

March 28, 2025 by

Klau Chmielowska is a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics graduate from the University of Oxford. Klau has carved a formidable path in championing gender health equality, driven by early observations of the systemic challenges their peers faced. Leveraging their extensive research experience and management consulting expertise, Klau founded Lafiya Nigeria, amplifying women’s reproductive rights and providing access to contraception to thousands of women living in extreme poverty.

Alejandro Nieto

March 28, 2025 by

Alejandro Nieto is a dynamic entrepreneur from Bogotá, Colombia, with over five years of experience founding and leading successful ventures in the tech and health industries. Known for his strategic mindset and creative problem-solving, Alejandro excels in driving business growth, improving profitability, and navigating complex challenges.

Ariel Harmoko

March 28, 2025 by

3x professional karting national champion. Youngest ML researcher at the University of Cambridge at 15 years old. Worked on innovating deep learning models to early diagnose brain tumor cancer. First person at JP Morgan Chase to prove a working internal GPT for software developers and equity derivatives traders. Fellow at EWOR, now building Artifact AI, automating accounting end to end through customizable agentic workflows.

Franco Rodriguez Viau

March 28, 2025 by

Founder of Satellites on Fire, a wildfire detection startup that uses satellites, drones, tower-mounted cameras, and AI to deliver alerts faster than NASA. Motivated by witnessing the devastating effects of wildfires on friends and communities, Franco co-founded the company as a teenager and has since grown it to over 32,000 users across 15 countries, securing $780,000 in investment and participating in prestigious programs like Techstars Tel Aviv and a Swiss business school fellowship. A passionate innovator and optimization enthusiast, Franco has a track record of launching impactful projects from a young age.

Steven Howell

March 28, 2025 by

Founder of Whatrr, a company producing biodegradable water bottles designed to break down in just seven years—far faster than traditional plastics. Whatrr is now sold in 40 stores across Los Angeles, including Erewhon and UCLA, and recently secured a deal with EV manufacturer Rivian. As he leads development on a next-generation bottle that is 80% less expensive, Steven is actively expanding Whatrr’s reach through partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and hotels, all with the goal of ending plastic bottle pollution.

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