Our Team

Nathanial Matthews

CEO and Co-Founder

Dr. Nathanial Matthews - With 25+ years’ experience in the management of and science behind global biodiversity, resilience and climate change initiatives, Nate’s expertise has been recognized through contributions to various global networks including as a Lead Author in the IPBES, a Munich Re Risk Award Judge, an investment committee member of GSMA and through positions on numerous advisory boards.

Wilson Ferreira Jr

Co-Founder & Partner

Wilson holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration and a Master's degree in Energy. He held leadership roles over 40 years in the power industry, including President of Eletrobras (2016-2021) and Vibra Energia, resuming his role as President of Eletrobras in September 2022.

Mariel Villaveiran

Product Lead

Product Lead at Sthorm.io, PlanetaryX, ViralCure.org, Cry.me, among others. Sthorm Studio lead based in Buenos Aires. Former professor at FADU (UBA). Particularly interested in novel technologies, art, gaming and impact-first endeavors.

Mariana Bueno

Art Director

Art Director at Sthorm.io, PlanetaryX, ViralCure.org and Sthorm Studio lead based in Buenos Aires. Former professor at Di Tella University. Background and interests in Artificial intelligence, Art, UXUI Design, and impact-first solutions to global challenges.

Scott Bagby

Chief Commercial Officer

Market pioneer executive with decades of experience launching cutting-edge tech products throughout the world. As one of the first employees at Skype, Scott built the team and closed the deals that grew revenue from 0 to 500 million USD in 3 years, before the company’s eventual acquisition by Microsoft for 8.5 billion USD.

Sophie Ritacco

Operations

Audiovisual Design graduate from the University of Buenos Aires. Worked for international brands and massive events, focusing on production, coordination, and operations management. Transitioned to the technology realm, studying product management and UX / UI design. Has marketing, product design, and art skills while developing a management career.

Julieta Imperioso

Operations

Trained in psychology at Universidad de Buenos Aires with extensive experience in leading creative operations. Her practice combines her love for technology and background in humanities with her managerial skills.

Mariano Lopez Hermida

Chief Creative Officer

Co-Founder at Sthorm.io and PlanetaryX. Artist-Curator, Critical thinker and hacktivist based in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil. Mostly working on the intersection of cognitive architecture, social modeling, and multi-agent systems.

Florencio Noceti

Chief Philosophy Officer

Philosopher, senior lecturer and associate professor of Epistemology at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and other higher learning institutions. Florencio has published and taught extensively about the challenging intersection between innovation, social and environmental impact.

Bruno Lobo

Co-Founder and Commercial Lead Brazil

Co-founder of Sthorm and PlanetaryX. Senior economy professional with 18 years of experience in international banks and the payment industry. Founder and president of Global Pandemic Shield, a hi-tech launchpad for anti-pandemic science with a strong focus on environmental and social impact.

Lucia Ramirez

Visual Designer

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lucia is forever enraptured by the collaboration between digital and physical. Fond of multidisciplinary and impact-first projects.

Franco Mazzeo

Financial Advisor

Public Accountant. Former Accounting Assistant, Analyst, and Treasury Manager in Argentina. Passionate about the possibilities of AI, cloud computing and big data in the delivery of financial services.

Gilberto Fischel

CFO Latam and Partner

Gilberto Fischel founded Wedoo and Triple Seven Investments. He ran the Latin American region for Thomson Corporation’s largest division, and held executive roles at Abril S.A., PepsiCo, and Citibank. He also participated in the Harvard Advanced Leadership initiative in 2018.

Gustavo Macedo de Mello Baptista

Chief Scientific Officer

Geographer, UnB. PhD Geology, UnB. Researcher and Professor at the Institute of Geoscience (IG/UnB) and Sustainable and Development Center (CDS/UnB). Experienced specialist in Geoscience, focused on Remote Sensing and Environmental Evaluation.

Gustavo Ferreira

GeoTech Lead

Geographer with a Bachelor's and MSc from UnB, currently a PhD candidate in Geoprocessing and Remote Sensing. Specializes in GIS, satellite image classification, time series analysis, spatial data manipulation, spatial database management, and using orbital images to identify floodable ecosystems.

Tulio Dek

Partner and Advisor

Tulio Lemos Andrade Filho, better known as Tulio Dek is a Brazilian rapper and artist, born in Goiás and raised in Rio de Janeiro.

Pablo Lobo

Co-Founder

Space vessel pilot and Founder of Sthorm. For decades, Pablo has spearheaded the use of cutting-edge technologies as tools for social change. His many impact-first projects and deep understanding of local sociopolitical dynamics have established him as one of Brazil’s main trailblazers and innovators.

Matt Sorum

Co-Founder

Co-Founder and Chief of public and Artistic Relations at Sthorm.io and PlanetaryX. Grammy-winning, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame musician and entrepreneur. Global Blockchain Business Council at UCLA.

Franco Scucchiero

Chief Technology Officer

Tech entrepreneur with 5 years of experience in sustainable finance, gaming & software development operations. Former CTO at Earthbanc & Powerboard.

Miguel Santana

Full-stack Engineer

PMP-certified full-stack engineer with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering. Over a decade of experience in the energy, industrial and tech sectors, with a focus on design, consultancy, and project management. Skilled in web and mobile software development, and proven leadership of large engineering teams across the Americas and Europe.

Luciano Lemgruber

Frontend Lead Engineer

Senior software engineer with over 20 years of industry experience. Luciano’s comprehensive understanding of the market and strong leadership skills, make him a successful management of teams and projects.

Tiago Mari

Communications

With a diverse trajectory, Thiago became an entrepreneur and creative executive with a strong presence in the fashion, arts, and lifestyle markets. As a strategist, he worked with brands such as Puma, Nike, Asics, Havaianas and Olympikus, helping to create authentic projects with cultural and social legacies.

Bob Richards

Advisor

Space entrepreneur and long time NASA collaborator, Bob served as Carl Sagan’s special assistant at Cornell University and directed the Space Division of Optech, the world’s foremost developer of laser surveying and LiDAR scanning. He is a founder of both International Space University and Singularity University.

Ana Paula Junqueira

Advisor

Activist committed to helping people in need and promoting Brazilian interests worldwide. Held leadership positions in the League of Women Voters and ANUBRA.

Marina Domenech

Advisor

Chief Executive Officer at Intrials Clinical Research and Founder of Sail for Health. Amplifying the concept of One Health – a unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance the health of people, animals, and ecosystems –, Marina is an active voice for the Brazilian and Latin American health chain.

Agnes Nunes

Ambassador

Brazilian singer and songwriter. Her work resonates with themes of cultural identity and environmental consciousness, making her a fitting figure for discussions on climate resilience and sustainability.

Andrea Chamma

Advisor

Andrea Chamma throve as Vice-Chairman and Head of Equity Sales at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She currently participates in leadership development and women's empowerment initiatives, commited to fostering diversity in the industry through its involvement with the IBGC's gender diversity group.

Aldo Belkouar

Advisor

Experienced Creative Director in luxury goods and jewelry industries, with skills in Business Development, Marketing & Event Management, and Strategy. Holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Sorbonne University.

Marcelo Bechara

Advisor

Lawyer, specialist in Digital Law, Entertainment, Internet, Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Privacy. Current Director of Institutional Relations and Regulations of Grupo Globo in Brazil.

Robert Kay

Senior Advisor

Climate change resilience and adaptation champion with over 35 years’ experience. Developed a strong climate consciousness shaped by working in countries on the front line of climate impacts. Dr Kay’s mission is to continue working with his worldwide network of climate change leaders across government, business, academia and NGOs to accelerate the climate transition.

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Internet

Product designer driven by research of novel technologies. Continuous learner.

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