All Speakers Speaker Ernesto Aguiar Vaca Position: Head Company: Tastech by Sigma Ernesto Aguiar leads Tastech by Sigma, the open innovation platform of global food company Sigma. Since 2019, Tastech has become a leading program in the food industry, attracting over 2,000 startup applications. With a background in corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and global strategy—including roles at Apple, Bluebox, and Propulsar—Ernesto drives the piloting and scaling of technologies that create measurable business impact. Sessions Tue 13 May 11:00 - 12:00 Startup Theatre by CNTA - EATEX All passes Industry ChallengesOperational EfficiencyFoodtech Startup Forum Corporate open innovation processes a new relationship with startups to grow together