Rosa Barrera is a Peruvian biologist convinced that bio-based solutions will define the next economy, and she has built her career accordingly. Her scientific background has deliberately expanded beyond the lab into business schools and venture ecosystems, shaping her into someone who speaks both the language of research and strategy. She co-founded Paqta, a biofertilizer startup that reached the global finals of iGEM Startups 2024 (Food & Agriculture, Paris) and has contributed to securing $130K+ in competitive R&D funding. Selected for an IDB-backed entrepreneurship accelerator in Madrid (2025), Rosa aspires to contribute to pioneering biotech teams in the US, bringing a scientist's rigor and an entrepreneur's vision to global challenges