Passionate about sustainability, the circular economy, and building a business with strong investment fundamentals. Seasoned entrepreneurs with deep agricultural and technology backgrounds.
Leadership
Core Team
Most AgTech companies arrive at Seed asking investors to fund validation. IHT arrives having completed it — biodigester works, facility runs, products advance, customers are real.
Co-Founder & CEO
Luis Ortiz
B.Eng · MBA, University of Toronto (Rotman)
25+ years of executive experience in corporate development, investment, and scaling technology businesses across 40+ countries and diverse sectors including agriculture, water, education, transportation, and energy.
Led Pre-Seed ($560K) and current Seed round — investor-fluent, builds financial narratives from first principles.
Active JV negotiations in Colombia, Mexico, and the US from direct commercial relationships.
Board Advisor — Finance, Capital Strategy & Investor Relations
Grew up on a Quebec farm. Built career at Bombardier and in M&A. Led $20M+ transactions. Fills fCFO function through Advanceo — reviewing financial models and Seed round structure.
Stephanie McLarty
McMaster University · Head of Sustainability, Quantum Lifecycle Partners