Ana Lozano Portillo is a renowned architect and urban planner, CEO of Nidus Lab, and founder of Valenthia Strategy. With degrees from the Ecole d’Architecture de Paris and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, she has led award-winning projects and taught at prestigious institutions. Ana is a member of WA4STEAM, WIRES, Coword, and CEOE, advocating for innovation in real estate and artificial intelligence.

At VDS 2025, Ana will focus on how purpose-driven investment in deep tech can accelerate transformation in housing, sustainability, and industrialization. Drawing from her dual perspective as founder and business angel, she will share insights on scaling impact through AI and design, the importance of female leadership, and building resilient ecosystems beyond valuations.

As an active business angel and WA4STEAM member, Ana invests in and mentors women-led deep-tech startups across Europe. Her experience bridges architecture, AI, and entrepreneurship, reflecting a commitment to sustainable innovation, industrialized construction, and technologies that foster efficiency, inclusion, and environmental impact.