AI is just the beginning. Economic fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, cultural shifts, and accelerated innovation are creating a world where uncertainty is constant and speed is non-negotiable. Signals are confusing. Conditions change overnight. Yet most organizations are still designed for stability and control. The result? Teams feel overwhelmed. Decisions get stuck. Opportunities are lost.
Maria FG is a transformative and entrepreneurial product executive with a 25-year track record of shaping the tech landscape, from early-stage startups to global companies like Meta and Google. With a unique blend of technical depth and business vision, she has led the global development and launch of products across various industries and emerging technologies. María FG rapidly builds and empowers teams to deliver practical AI solutions that transform industries.
She has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Leading Women in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the Most Influential Latinas in Tech by CNET.
Maria FG is the creator of Inspirational Pragmatism, a leadership framework designed for organizations operating in high-uncertainty environments. She helps companies move fast and with purpose—empowering people, accelerating decision-making, and building adaptable product visions that thrive in high-speed settings.
Maria FG has led AI teams long before it became mainstream. She guided early developments in computer vision for virtual reality and retail analytics, oversaw algorithms that personalize Meta (Facebook) videos for billions of users, and drove the “VR for Work” initiative with the launch of Oculus for Business, Meta’s first direct hardware offering for enterprises. She also spearheaded generative AI innovations in Gmail at Google.
Previously, she served as Vice President of Product at Clear Labs, a biotech company focused on food safety through genomics, and at RetailNext, a pioneer in computer vision–based retail analytics.
She is also the co-author of the book “Sail to Scale: Steering Startups Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit” (2024), aimed at helping founders make key decisions throughout their startup growth journey.
Beyond her corporate work, María FG is committed to supporting women in tech and advancing STEM education. She founded the Silicon Valley Spanish Executive Women’s Club and served on the board of Ignited Education.
Maria FG holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and Enssat (France), and has completed executive education at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. She is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French.
