Meet the
Team
Where MIT innovation meets human-centered care
The MIRAI project was born at the EPGM Program at MIT Sloan School of Management, where a multidisciplinary team came together around a simple but urgent idea: aging should be safe, dignified, and private — enabled by technology that respects people.
Our team brings together expertise in medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence, product innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world caregiving, combining deep technical knowledge with personal experience supporting aging loved ones. Together, this group has been co-designing the next generation of remote-care technology — a system built not around cameras or surveillance, but around millimeter-wave sensing, on-device intelligence, and absolute respect for personal space.
Carlos Porta
Co-Founder, Product & Technology
Software Engineer | AI & Emerging Technologies Researcher | Multi-Startup CTO
Carlos is a technology leader and serial innovator with more than two decades of experience creating disruptive digital products across AI, IoT, cloud computing, and multi-agent systems.
He is the CTO of Innovation Lab and co-founder of multiple startups, including Rojin AgeTech, an MIT Impact Project developing next-generation non-invasive sensors using millimeter-wave radar.
He brings hands-on experience in hardware prototyping, edge AI, multimodal sensors, platform design, and human-centered product development.
Dr. Javier Quintana Plaza
Co-Founder & Clinical Lead
Medical Doctor | Clinical Researcher | Health Systems & Aging Expert
Dr. Quintana is a physician and clinical researcher with extensive experience across healthcare systems, hospital operations, and clinical programs for aging populations.
His dual background in medicine and business enables him to drive MIRAI's medical rigor, safety standards, and human-centered clinical design.
He ensures that MIRAI's technology supports real-world clinical needs, aligns with future regulatory pathways, and enhances caregiver workflows without compromising elderly dignity.
Ario Cerchiari
Co-Founder & Market Access Lead
Pharmaceutical Market Access Leader | Global Pricing & Reimbursement Strategy
Ario is a seasoned leader in the global pharmaceutical industry, having secured pricing, access, and reimbursement for several blockbuster therapies around the world.
He brings a deep understanding of healthcare economics, payer dynamics, regulatory pathways, and patient-centric value delivery.
Ario is passionate about applying innovation and AI to close gaps in patient care — ensuring MIRAI is not only technologically superior but also accessible, reimbursable, and scalable within real healthcare systems.
Pedro Ayala
Co-Founder & Diagnostics & Automation Lead
IVD Industry Expert | Laboratory Automation | Clinical Software Solutions
Pedro is an experienced leader in the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) sector, with a strong background in clinical laboratory automation, software for diagnostic workflows, and high-stakes customer environments.
He has led commercial teams, product portfolios, and digital transformation initiatives in laboratory settings where precision and reliability are critical.
Pedro contributes strategic insight into sensor validation, workflow design, and integrations with healthcare diagnostic ecosystems, ensuring MIRAI aligns with professional clinical environments as well as home care.
Pedro Escobar
Co-Founder & Finance & Governance Lead
Corporate Finance Expert | CFO Experience | Banking & Governance Leader
Pedro is a finance executive with over 15 years of experience, including 6 years as CFO in industrial companies, and currently serves as Vice President for the Southern Region at Banco Guayaquil.
His background spans corporate governance, valuation, restructuring, M&A, and crisis leadership.
At MIRAI, Pedro leads financial strategy, risk management, operational governance, and sustainable scaling, ensuring the company grows with discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation.
Hemanth Reganti
Co-Founder & Frontier Innovation
Technology Architect | AI | Robotics & Automation
Hemanth is a global technology architect with 20+ years driving enterprise transformations at the intersection of AI, robotics, SAP, automation, and emerging space technologies. His work ranges from intelligent ERP systems to humanoid robotics inspired by aerospace automation.
Hemanth combines technical mastery with boardroom-level strategic leadership. His focus on digital twins, space-tech models, and next-gen AI ecosystems is instrumental in shaping MIRAI's long-term innovation roadmap.
