Javier Agüera

CEO & Co-founder, Pandora's Way

Javier Agüera is an inventor, entrepreneur and educator passionate about creating tools and experiences that strengthen human connection. At age 16 he launched Europe’s first Android smartphone, back in 2009. He currently leads his 5th impact-driven start-up, Pandora’s Way. Along with his team, he is re-imagining rites of passage for the digital age, starting with guiding families through the first-smartphone transition. Named a TIME Inventor of the Year for his seminal work in the smartphone industry, Javier is also an Adjunct Professor at IE New York College, and mentors founders and students on applying human-centered design to technology, education, and social impact.