Jose Carlos Astiazaran
Director (CEO)
GLOBALMET
Mexico
charlie@globalmet.mx
As founder / Director of Globalmet, i was responsible for the design and implementation of business processes and for
the proper functioning of each of the company’s areas, and to grow a company from 3 people to more than 40 in 3 Latin
American countries and achieve sales of up to 9.5 million pesos in the last year. 1. Recognition to GlobalMet: ‘Top 5
technology companies in Mexico’ by IBM Mexico 2. Winner with GlobalMet of the call within the 20 Entrepreneurs 2014
CNNExpansión and Expansión Magazine.
Reasons for Applying to ACE Córdoba As Director of Globalmet, an agri-tech company leveraging artificial intelligence
to optimize climate forecasting and water irrigation for crops, I am deeply committed to advancing sustainable
agricultural innovation across Latin America. My interest in joining the ACE Córdoba program stems from three strategic
objectives: Strengthen and Scale a High-Impact Initiative I led Globalmet’s transformation from a three-person startup
into a 40-person enterprise operating in three Latin American countries, achieving annual sales of 9.5 million pesos.
Participating in ACE Córdoba would allow me to refine our business model, explore regional scalability, and integrate
best practices from other economic development ecosystems. Identify Business, Trade, and Investment Opportunities
Argentina’s agricultural sector and innovation landscape present a fertile ground for collaboration. I aim to connect with
local entrepreneurs, institutions, and investors to explore joint ventures, technology transfer, and market expansion
opportunities that align with Globalmet’s mission. Position Globalmet in the Regional and Global Economic
Development Arena By engaging with the ACE network of decision-makers, I seek to elevate Globalmet’s visibility and
credibility as a leader in AI-powered agri-tech. This program offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, forge strategic
partnerships, and contribute to the dialogue on sustainable development and digital transformation in agriculture.
