Welcome to Spirare Tech.
My name is M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni, but you can call me MAPO.
spirare /spi-'rä-re/ verb 1 to breathe. 2 to live… . (Latin)
Spirare is the etymological root of aspire and inspire. Technology is most powerful when it fuels our aspirations and inspiration, unlocking previously unfathomable ways to achieve worthy goals.
Shaping your future
Defining a future you want is hard. Shaping a future you want is even harder.
I’ve helped dozens of organizations make the most of the ever-changing intertwining of people and emerging technology. Product strategy, experience design, scaling teams, and navigating other inflection points are my specialty.
I do this by applying systems thinking* and drawing upon my unique combination of engineering, organizational leadership, and legal experience across multiple industries.
*Did you know it’s estimated that systems thinkers make up <10% of the population?
How I can help
Speaking Events
Roundtable discussions, keynotes, or panels. Kickstart catalytic discussions about innovation, inspire teams, get people engaged.
Leadership Dev
For teams or individuals. Strike the right balance between delivering results today and remaining adaptable to rapidly evolving trends.
Frame & Solve
Workshop an innovation, transformation, or future-proofing challenge you’re facing. Focus on the right problem, co-design solutions.
Questions? Reach out!
Selection of past & upcoming speaking events
Selection of media spots
Harvard Law School Alumni Feature Profile
Mission Control AI & Booz Allen Hamilton’s Portraits of Leaders in AI
“Betting on AI? You must first consider product-market fit,” VentureBeat
AI Chat with Jaeden Schafer, “Building Responsible AI”
How to Talk to AI with WES the Synthmind & Goda Go, “The Power of Responsible Innovation”
The Tea on International Arbitration with Gaela Gehring Flores & Nicole Silver, “Reading the Tea Leaves: The future of AI in international dispute resolution”