People behind Technology

We design, develop, test, and improve the technology we use in our daily lives. We talk to experts and innovators working on creating new technological solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and people’s quality of life.

Entrepreneurs and business leaders transform ideas into products and services that improve people’s lives and contribute to communities’ social and economic development.

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Don DeLoach

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Rocket Wagon Venture Studios

Don DeLoach is an IoT pioneer, author, and co-founder of Rocket Wagon Venture Studios; a company focused on helping new entrepreneurs develop IoT products, teams, and go-to-market strategies.

He is also a co-chairman of the Midwest IoT Council and serves on the executive committee of the Array of Thing Project for smart cities.

Ignacio Llopis

Managing Director

IoTSens

Ignacio Llopis graduated with a degree in Industrial Technical Engineering from the School of Engineering at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, ELISAVA, and an M.B.A. from the MCNY Business School in New York.After completing his postgraduate studies in the United States, Llopis moved to Silicon Valley and specialized in the technology sector. In 2015, he joined IoTsens, a company dedicated to big data, IoT solutions, and artificial intelligence, as Director of Business Development. Later, in 2018, he became the Managing Director of the company, a position he continues to hold today.

Rob Van Kranenburg

Co-founder of IoT Council

EU TagItSmart! | Next Generation

Rob Van Kranenburg is the founder of the IoT Council. He is on the Top 100 list of IoT influencers. He works as ecosystem manager for the EU projects TagItSmart! and Next Generation Internet and is the author of The Internet of Things. A critique of ambient technology and the all-seeing network of RFID , Enabling Things To talk. Designing IoT solutions white the IoT Architectural Reference Model.

Giuseppe Tringali

VP International Advisory Board IE University|President GCC of IE/EY | President “Top Board” of Headspring IE/FT | Senior Advisor Pedersen&Partners

Giuseppe Tringali has a vast experience in the Advertising field in Italy and Spain. He is the former CEO (2001-2014) and vice president (2001-2018) of Mediaset Spain.Tringali is also a member of the International Advisory Board of IE Business School, Board Member of Vodafone Spain Foundation, Board member of EFE Europa “Education for employment” and Senior Advisor Pedersen&Partners, among others.

Cristina Aranda

Co-founder and CEO

Big Onion |MujeresTech | Spain AI Aragón

Cristina Aranda has over 8 years of experience in Software and Artificial Intelligence companies as a Business Development Manager in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.In addition, she has over 15 years of experience in the Marketing and Communications sector, process automation, and digital transformation in projects developed both in Spain and internationally.In 2020, she was named one of the 25 most influential people in the Internet sector by Merca2 Magazine.

Dimitris Bountolos

Transformational Leader

Ferrovial

With a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Granada, Dimitris Bountolos has taken part in the creation of various start-ups in the drones and space fields, among others. In addition, Bountolos is a graduate of various senior management courses at institutions such as Stanford, ESADE, and IESE. Bountolos’ extensive experience includes his roles in Iberia as the Vice-president of Customer Experience, senior advisor to NASA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and Chief Digital Officer of Latam Airlines. He is currently the CIIO of Ferrovial, a company founded in 1952, and one of the leads in infrastructural development.

David García Ternero

CEO & Founder

Wellness Tech Group

David García Ternero founded Wellness TechGroup in 2008, a company specialized in developing IoT, big data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions that currently have implementations in over 60 countries.He has received numerous awards in the industry, including the 2018 European Network Award for innovation and being a top 10 finalist in innovation in Infrachallenge in 2020.