Alonso Huerta, CEO of Aracnia. Head of the first private innovation agency in Mexico focused on promoting knowledge-based development. Aracnia works with companies, entrepreneurs, and the government creating alliances, initiatives, and programs to democratize and accelerate the generation and access to knowledge and technology. Also, Alonso Huerta leads an ONG that links Mexican talents across the world to support social and economic projects with an impact on regional development in Mexico. Former President of the National Network of Councils and Organizations of Science and Technology (REDNACECYT) in Mexico. Alonso has a Master in Economic and Financial Engineering, a Master in Business Administration, a Master in Public Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
One of the most important objectives of Aracnia is to work with companies, entrepreneurs, and institutions around the globe to promote innovation through cooperation to build more effective initiatives that support the economic development of Mexico. For that reason, the opportunity to learn about the economic and innovation ecosystem of Seattle and create links with their leader institutions are strategic for increasing our capacities through developing together initiatives and projects which create value for both.