Cristina Aranda Gutiérrez

Cristina Aranda Gutiérrez, PhD, is a prominent figure in the fields of technology and innovation, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Big Onion, which specializes in digital business solutions. Cristina is also a co-founder of MujeresTech, an initiative aimed at empowering women and girls in technology, and co-founded both Spain AI Aragón and ELLIS Alicante, focusing on artificial intelligence research and community building. Additionally, Cristina holds advisory roles with the Brain VC Fund and serves on the Social Council of UNED, promoting collaboration in higher education. As an author, Cristina published "Vidas futuras," examining the societal impact of artificial intelligence. With extensive teaching experience in AI, innovation, and technology ethics, Cristina has held positions at ISDI and Escuela de Organización Industrial, while actively consulting for Narrativa, a machine learning AI platform. Cristina earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, further enhancing credentials with advanced degrees in Internet Business and Business Administration.