About Us
Meet the team working every day to create the bio-inputs of the future
Meet the team working every day to create the
bio-inputs of the future
TEAM
Our Founders
Meet the founders who made Puna Bio possible, combining experience, passion, and leadership.
Franco Martínez Levis
Elisa Violeta Bertini
Carolina Belfiore
María Eugenia Farías
Franco Martínez Levis
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, MBA and Master’s in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania.
After working in consulting at McKinsey & Company on projects across multiple industries in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Peru, he founded his first company in the software sector for foodservice in Latin America. Five years ago, he joined his co-founders to create Puna Bio. As CEO of the company, he has raised multiple investment rounds and received significant recognition, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Franco Martínez Levis
Elisa Violeta Bertini
Carolina Belfiore
María Eugenia Farías
Franco Martínez Levis
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, MBA and Master’s in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania.
After working in consulting at McKinsey & Company on projects across multiple industries in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Peru, he founded his first company in the software sector for foodservice in Latin America. Five years ago, he joined his co-founders to create Puna Bio. As CEO of the company, he has raised multiple investment rounds and received significant recognition, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Franco Martínez Levis
Elisa Violeta Bertini
Carolina Belfiore
María Eugenia Farías
Franco Martínez Levis
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, MBA and Master’s in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania.
After working in consulting at McKinsey & Company on projects across multiple industries in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Peru, he founded his first company in the software sector for foodservice in Latin America. Five years ago, he joined his co-founders to create Puna Bio. As CEO of the company, he has raised multiple investment rounds and received significant recognition, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Franco Martínez Levis
Elisa Violeta Bertini
Carolina Belfiore
María Eugenia Farías
Franco Martínez Levis
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, MBA and Master’s in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania.
After working in consulting at McKinsey & Company on projects across multiple industries in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Peru, he founded his first company in the software sector for foodservice in Latin America. Five years ago, he joined his co-founders to create Puna Bio. As CEO of the company, he has raised multiple investment rounds and received significant recognition, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Franco Martínez Levis
Elisa Violeta Bertini
Carolina Belfiore
María Eugenia Farías
Franco Martínez Levis
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, MBA and Master’s in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania.
After working in consulting at McKinsey & Company on projects across multiple industries in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Peru, he founded his first company in the software sector for foodservice in Latin America. Five years ago, he joined his co-founders to create Puna Bio. As CEO of the company, he has raised multiple investment rounds and received significant recognition, including being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Meet Our Team
Discover the talented professionals driving our mission—each bringing their expertise and passion to achieve our shared goals.
Over 50% of the team holds a PhD
20% hold a Master’s degree
Team
Science
Commercial
José Flores
Agronomy Assistant
Lucía Vera
Strain Collection Scientist SR
César Luccione
Administrative Assistant
Ana Andrada
Lab Technician
Team
Science
Commercial
José Flores
Agronomy Assistant
Lucía Vera
Strain Collection Scientist SR
César Luccione
Administrative Assistant
Ana Andrada
Lab Technician
Team
Science
Commercial
José Flores
Agronomy Assistant
Lucía Vera
Strain Collection Scientist SR
César Luccione
Administrative Assistant
Ana Andrada
Lab Technician
Key Values
Our values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation guide us at every step toward excellence and positive impact.
SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
COURAGE
COURAGE
COURAGE
PUNA RESILIENCE
PUNA RESILIENCE
PUNA RESILIENCE
HONESTY
HONESTY
HONESTY
COLLABORATION
COLLABORATION
COLLABORATION
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Our Benefits
Caring for and empowering the people on our team is the most important thing we can do—both personally and professionally.
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Flexible Working Hours
Flexible Working Hours
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Collaborative and Inclusive Company Culture
Collaborative and Inclusive Company Culture
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Dynamic and Challenging Work Environment
Dynamic and Challenging Work Environment
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Competitive Salaries
Competitive Salaries
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Training and Professional Development
Training and Professional Development
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Medical Coverage (Family Included)
Medical Coverage (Family Included)
Social Impact
Puna Bio Commitment
We were in Catamarca to talk about something very important: extremophile microorganisms. We visited students at Schools No. 142 and No. 27 to conduct activities, experiments, and a special visit to Laguna Carachi Pampa to showcase everything we'd learned.
We also trained tour guides in Antofagasta de las Sierras so they can share this topic and enrich the experience for tourists, and most importantly, so they can take care of these spaces.
We were in Catamarca to talk about something very important: extremophile microorganisms. We visited students at Schools No. 142 and No. 27 to conduct activities, experiments, and a special visit to Laguna Carachi Pampa to showcase everything we'd learned.
We also trained tour guides in Antofagasta de las Sierras so they can share this topic and enrich the experience for tourists, and most importantly, so they can take care of these spaces.
Social Impact
Puna Bio Commitment
We were in Catamarca to talk about something very important: extremophile microorganisms. We visited students at Schools No. 142 and No. 27 to conduct activities, experiments, and a special visit to Laguna Carachi Pampa to showcase everything we'd learned.
We also trained tour guides in Antofagasta de las Sierras so they can share this topic and enrich the experience for tourists, and most importantly, so they can take care of these spaces.
We were in Catamarca to talk about something very important: extremophile microorganisms. We visited students at Schools No. 142 and No. 27 to conduct activities, experiments, and a special visit to Laguna Carachi Pampa to showcase everything we'd learned.
We also trained tour guides in Antofagasta de las Sierras so they can share this topic and enrich the experience for tourists, and most importantly, so they can take care of these spaces.
Join the Team
Join the Team
Do you want to be part
of our team?
Do you want to be part of our team?
We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can contribute to our success! Write to us at join@punabio.com to join.
We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can contribute to our success! Write to us at join@punabio.com to join.
We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can contribute to our success! Write to us at join@punabio.com to join.
