Andy Freire

Andy Freire is an Argentine entrepreneur, author and politician, known for his impact in the business world and his contribution to innovation and entrepreneurship. Freire studied Economics at the University of San Andrés and completed the Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Freire co-founded Officenet in 1997, an office supplies company that revolutionized the market in Argentina and Brazil and was later acquired by Staples, becoming one of the most outstanding success stories in the Latin American entrepreneurial ecosystem. This achievement consolidated him as a reference in the world of business and innovation.

In addition to Officenet, Freire has founded and led several other companies, including Restorando, a restaurant reservation platform that also saw remarkable growth. His focus on value creation and constant innovation has allowed him to stand out as a leader in the business world.

As an author, Freire has written several books on entrepreneurship and leadership, such as "Pasión por emprender" and "50 claves para emprendedores", where he shares his experiences and lessons learned with new generations of entrepreneurs.

Freire has also been involved in politics, serving as Minister of Modernization, Innovation and Technology of the City of Buenos Aires and as a Buenos Aires legislator. In these roles, he promoted public policies aimed at fostering innovation, technological development and entrepreneurship in the city.

His work has been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions, both nationally and internationally, consolidating his reputation as one of the most influential entrepreneurs and leaders in Argentina.