Sergio Álvarez-Leiva

About

Sergio Álvarez-Leiva is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in the digital industry, particularly in design and technology. He co-founded CartoDB, a leading geointelligence company, in 2012, which later evolved into CARTO, a prominent player in the Location Intelligence sector. Throughout his career, Álvarez-Leiva has been involved in various projects that leverage data visualization to tell impactful stories. He has worked with notable organizations such as NASA, the University of Oxford, and the World Resources Institute on projects like discovering exoplanets and detecting deforestation. Álvarez-Leiva has also taught design and data visualization at institutions like IED Madrid and IE Business School. He was recognized as a Top Innovator under 35 by MIT Technology Review in 2014 and received the FPDGi Business Award in 2016. Beyond his work in technology, Álvarez-Leiva is known for his role as a producer in the film industry, notably for "The Cosmonaut" (2013). Currently, he is involved as an investor at Kanoar Ventures SGEIC SA. His diverse background reflects his passion for innovation and collaboration across different fields.