Lucía Gallardo

Founder
Emerge

Lucía Gallardo is an award-winning entrepreneur and strategist shaping the future of technology, adoption, and governance. She is the Founder & CEO of Emerge, a globally recognized innovation firm that helps governments design and structure partnerships with transformative projects, talent, and investors to build anchor industries and drive national development. She is also the Co-Founder of AeraTech, an intelligent treasury platform transforming reconciliation, risk management, and netting for multinational organizations. Recognized as an MIT Innovator Under 35, Lucía advises governments across the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Middle East on innovation strategies that strengthen global competitiveness while advancing inclusive and sustainable growth.