Our Team

Founders

Meritxell Ortodo

Meritxell Ortodo

Co-founder & COO

Biomedical Engineer at Boston University with a background in biosensing and hardware development. She leads operations and product strategy, turning cutting-edge research into scalable agricultural tools.
Trinity Olander

Trinity Olander

Co-founder & CEO

Entrepreneurial leader with experience in biotech innovation and venture acceleration. She drives Averra’s vision, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy to bring real-time soil intelligence to farmers.
Juan José Robayo

Juan José Robayo

Co-founder & CTO

PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering in Boston University with expertise in sensor systems and data analytics. He leads Averra’s technical R&D, developing the biosensor platform and hardware that transform soil health into actionable insights.

Contributers

Ryan Barreto

Ryan Barreto

Software Engineer

Software Engineer experienced in designing reliable, logic-driven systems. Always learning and ready to build creative solutions that push technology forward.
Daniela Garica

Daniela Garcia

Product Design Associate

Industrial and UX Designer who blends physical and digital design to create meaningful, human-centered experiences. With a strong background in CMF strategy and product development, she enjoys turning complex ideas into simple, beautiful, and useful solutions. Her projects range from wellness and lifestyle products to digital platforms, always guided by her curiosity for how things work and her passion for improving everyday life. Daniela also loves building creative communities, often organizing events, workshops, and conversations that bring designers together. At her core, she believes design should inspire happiness, foster connection, and help people live better lives.