Andy Aguilar - CEO & Co-Founder Biography

IMPORTANT: This file contains comprehensive biographical and leadership information about Andy Aguilar for use throughout the EPIC-X 2026 grant application. Update placeholders with actual data from Andy Aguilar.

Basic Information

Field	Value
Full Name	Sheyla Andina Aguilar (goes by "Andy Aguilar")
Current Title	CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Company	Legit.Health
Location	Bilbao, Spain
LinkedIn	www.linkedin.com/in/andy-aguilar
Email	andy@legit.health

Leadership Roles at Legit.Health

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Since: 2020 (founding)
• Responsibilities:
  • Strategic direction and company vision
  • Operational management across all departments
  • Financial oversight and budget allocation
  • Fundraising and investor relations
  • Partnership development with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory strategy and market expansion

Co-Founder

• Founding Date: September 2017 (8+ years)
• Co-Founders: 3 equal partners (Andy Aguilar + 2 others)
• Founding Vision: Democratize dermatology expertise through AI-powered diagnostic support, addressing the global shortage of dermatologists and long waiting times, with a commitment to bias-free, inclusive technology for all skin tones
• Equity Structure: Equal partnership with 33.33% ownership each

Presidenta del Consejo de Administración (Board Chair)

• Since: [UPDATE: Date appointed as Board Chair]
• Responsibilities:
  • Board leadership and governance
  • Agenda setting for board meetings
  • Strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility
  • Tie-breaking vote on major decisions
  • Representing shareholders

Equal Top Shareholder

• Ownership: 33.33% (1 of 3 equal top shareholders)
• Voting Rights: Equal decision-making power with 2 other co-founders
• Decision Authority: Majority control via CEO + Board Chair roles

Professional Background (Pre-Legit.Health)

Entrepreneurial & Business Experience

News-Worth Creation (2018-2021)

• Role: PR Manager
• Duration: 2 years 10 months
• Focus: Public relations strategy, media relations, brand communications
• Key Achievement: Built PR framework for innovative consumer products

LegeBot (2018-2019)

• Role: Co-founder
• Duration: 1 year 9 months
• Focus: Legal technology startup
• Experience: First entrepreneurial venture, learned regulatory complexity and startup execution

Gïk Live! (2015-2019)

• Role: Ecommerce and Business Growth Manager
• Duration: 3 years 9 months
• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Focus: Innovative beverage company (blue wine), ecommerce strategy, international expansion
• Key Achievements: Scaled online sales channels, managed cross-border ecommerce operations, developed growth marketing strategies

Hola Plates (2018-2019)

• Role: Ecommerce Manager
• Duration: 1 year 5 months
• Focus: Online food delivery platform
• Experience: Managed digital operations and customer acquisition

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

• Institution: Tecnológico de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology)
• Years: 2011 - 2016
• Focus: Business Administration and Management, General

Additional Education:

• Marketing Program: Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU), 2015-2016
• Exchange Program: University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), 2014
• Languages: Spanish (native), English (full professional proficiency)

Certifications:

• Alumni Explorer Lab (entrepreneurship program)
• DESAFÍA NÓRDICOS DIGITAL HEALTH (Nordic digital health challenge, 2024)

Key Achievements at Legit.Health

Regulatory & Compliance

• CE MDR Class IIb Certification (2023): Led company through rigorous EU Medical Device Regulation certification process for AI-powered dermatology diagnostic device
• ISO 13485:2016 Certification: Established Quality Management System certified by BSI (British Standards Institution)
• FDA 510(k) Submission (ongoing): Driving US market entry strategy and regulatory pathway
• ANVISA Registration (Brazil): Expanded market access to Latin America
• MHRA Registration (UK): Post-Brexit UK market access

Funding & Financial

• CDTI Sello de Excelencia Grant: Secured EUR 2.5 million grant from Spanish government for AI development and clinical validation
  • [UPDATE: Award date, project scope, disbursement schedule]
• [UPDATE: Any private investment rounds secured under Andy's leadership]
  • Seed round: [Amount, date, lead investor if applicable]
  • Other funding: [Details]

Clinical Validation & Research

• 7 Clinical Studies: Established partnerships with leading hospitals for clinical validation
  • Hospitals: Vall d'Hebron (Barcelona), Virgen de las Nieves (Granada), Gregorio Marañón (Madrid), others
  • Total patients: 1000+
  • Studies: BI_2024 (psoriasis), AIHS4_2025 (hidradenitis suppurativa), SAN_2024, DAO_2022, IDEI_2023, MC_EVCDAO_2019, [7th study name]
• 6+ Peer-Reviewed Publications: [UPDATE: List publications if available, or note "Led research initiatives resulting in 6+ publications in dermatology and AI journals"]

Team Building & Organizational Growth

• Team Growth: Scaled team from founding (3 people) to 20+ FTEs
• Multidisciplinary Team: Built expertise across Medical Data Science, Software Engineering, Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial
• Women in Leadership: [UPDATE: % women in overall team, % women in leadership positions]
• Culture: [UPDATE: Any notable aspects of company culture Andy has fostered - inclusive AI design, patient-centricity, etc.]

Market Expansion & Partnerships

• Hospital Contracts: [UPDATE: Number of active hospital contracts, key partners]
• Clinical Trial Partnerships: Collaborations with pharmaceutical companies (Boehringer Ingelheim, Janssen, SUN Pharma, others) and CROs
• Geographic Expansion: Spain (primary market), UK, [UPDATE: other markets]
• Revenue Growth: [UPDATE: YoY revenue growth percentages if shareable]

Vision & Mission

Personal Vision Statement

[UPDATE: Andy's vision for Legit.Health and democratizing dermatology - why this work matters]

Example themes to address (replace with Andy's actual words):

• Democratizing access to dermatology expertise through AI
• Addressing healthcare inequity (dermatology access gaps in rural areas, waiting times)
• Inclusive AI design (all skin tones, genders, ages represented in training data)
• Women-led deep-tech company as role model for future founders
• Patient-centric innovation (improving clinical outcomes, not just technology for technology's sake)

Why EPIC-X Acceleration?

[UPDATE: Andy's specific reasons for applying to EPIC-X and acceleration needs]

Suggested content:

• US market entry: Need expertise in FDA 510(k) strategy and US healthcare system navigation
• Series A fundraising: Seeking coaching on pitch refinement, investor targeting, term sheet negotiation
• European partnerships: Want to accelerate hospital C-suite engagement and partnership development
• Women leadership visibility: Desire to build thought leadership platform and inspire women in deep-tech

Women in Deep-Tech Leadership

Role Model Impact

[UPDATE: How Andy sees her role as a woman leader in deep-tech]

Example topics:

• Challenges and opportunities as a woman CEO in AI/healthcare
• Importance of representation (women-led companies still minority in deep-tech)
• Mentorship and ecosystem contributions
• How women-led companies can build inclusive products (lived experience informing product design)

Conference Speaking & Media Presence

Conference Presentations (2023-2024): [UPDATE: List recent conference talks]

Example format:

• Date: [Month Year]
• Conference: [Conference name]
• Location: [City, Country]
• Topic: [Talk title or topic]
• Audience: [Type of audience - investors, clinicians, AI researchers, etc.]

Media Features: [UPDATE: List media appearances, interviews, articles featuring Andy]

Example format:

• Publication: [Name]
• Date: [Month Year]
• Article/Interview Title: "[Title]"
• Link: [URL if available]

LinkedIn & Social Media:

• LinkedIn followers: [UPDATE: Count]
• Average post engagement: [UPDATE: Likes, comments, shares]
• Content focus: [UPDATE: What Andy typically posts about]

Thought Leadership Initiatives: [UPDATE: Any blogs, podcasts, panels, interviews Andy has participated in]

Mentorship & Ecosystem Contributions

Formal Mentorship Programs: [UPDATE: List any formal mentorship programs Andy participates in]

Example:

• [Program name]: Mentoring [number] women founders in healthcare AI
• [Program name]: Advisory role supporting women entrepreneurs

Informal Mentorship:

• Office hours for women entrepreneurs
• Speaking at women-in-tech events
• Advising female-led startups in healthcare domain

Ecosystem Involvement:

• [UPDATE: Any involvement in women-led accelerators, deep-tech networks, healthcare innovation initiatives]

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes 30 Under 30 - Forbes - Recognition as one of the 30 most influential young entrepreneurs and innovators in business
• Forbes 100 Most Creative Individuals in Business - Forbes - Honored for innovative approach to healthcare technology and entrepreneurship
• DESAFÍA NÓRDICOS DIGITAL HEALTH (2024) - Nordic digital health challenge participant and alumni

Personal Statement (For Women Leadership Section)

[UPDATE: Personal statement from Andy about women in deep-tech, inclusive AI, and her vision]

Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs

Topics to address:

• Why inclusive AI matters (all patients deserve accurate diagnosis regardless of skin tone, gender, age)
• How women's leadership influences product design at Legit.Health
• Vision for increasing women's representation in deep-tech
• Commitment to being a role model and opening doors for next generation

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Next Steps for Data Collection

To complete this file, gather the following information from Andy Aguilar:

1. Healthcare background: Previous roles, organizations, years, key responsibilities
2. Education: Degrees, institutions, years, specializations
3. Funding details: Exact CDTI grant award date and scope, any private investment rounds
4. Clinical studies: Names of all 7 studies with dates
5. Publications: List of 6+ peer-reviewed articles (authors, titles, journals, years, DOIs)
6. Team metrics: Current team size, % women overall, % women in leadership
7. Conference speaking: List of talks in 2023-2024 with dates, conferences, topics
8. Media features: Articles, interviews, podcasts featuring Andy
9. LinkedIn metrics: Follower count, engagement stats
10. Vision statement: Andy's personal statement on democratizing dermatology and inclusive AI (2-3 paragraphs)
11. EPIC-X motivation: Why Andy is applying, specific acceleration needs
12. Awards: Any honors or recognitions received

Interview questions for Andy:

• What was your career path before founding Legit.Health?
• Why did you decide to co-found Legit.Health in 2020?
• What does inclusive AI mean to you, and why is it important?
• How do you see your role as a woman leader in deep-tech?
• What are your top 3 priorities for Legit.Health in 2026?
• What specific coaching would be most valuable from EPIC-X?
• What message would you want to share with other women considering deep-tech entrepreneurship?