In this episode, I interviewed Alberto Zamora, Co-Founder and CEO of osapiens where we discussed the company’s mission to automate ESG compliance and supply chain risk management. Alberto shared what osapiens means and how the name came about, sharing as well the mission and vision of the company.
Alberto highlighted trends such as supply chain disruptions, decarbonization, and the need for detailed supplier information. The company recently raised $120 million from Goldman Sachs and aims to provide integrated ESG solutions. He also emphasized the importance of a strong team and a single-minded focus on business goals.
Connect with the Guest:
Alberto Zamora, co-founder and CEO of osapiens, holds an MSc. in Journalism and Communication Sciences from the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca. He later pursued Economics at the Universidad de Educacion a Distancia. Alberto’s career includes roles as a developer and consultant at SAP SI and SAP AG.
In 2006, he co-founded Movilitas Consulting AG, focusing on SAP Track & Trace in pharmaceuticals. He co-founded MovilizerGmbH in 2013, expanding to the USA in 2015. After its sale to Honeywell in 2016, Alberto remained the Managing Director of Germany. In 2018, he co-founded osapiens with Stefan Wawrzinek and Matthias Jungblut. In 2022, Alberto joined the European Economic Senate (EES).
Highlights & Show Notes:
- [00:50] Alberto’s journey in pharma logistics— from SAP to becoming a supply chain innovator
- [02:10] The beginning of osapiens and the story behind its name and vision.
- [03:03] osapien’s mission of automating ESG compliance and turning transparency into business value.
- [05:08] ESG trends in supply chain, including anticipating supply chain risks, decarbonization, and supply chain transparency.
- [10:10] Case study on how Neumann Kaffee Gruppe leverages the use of AI and automation to streamline data collection from thousands of farmers and ensure regulatory compliance.
- [11:50] New EU regulations driving urgent action and digital transformation, with only 10% of businesses starting compliance efforts.
- [14:37] EU regulations driving global ESG standards, with other countries expected to follow.
- [17:11] AI-driven risk detection and automated workflows for proactive supply chain management— managing 8-9 thousand suppliers.
- [20:38] How supply chain visibility initiatives differ depending on the industry— for example, public data aiding tracking in sectors like textiles.
- [23:47] ESG reporting is becoming a key factor for investors, banks, and insurers, poor KPIs will lead to higher costs and stricter conditions.
- [25:05] Companies to prepare for a shift from broad estimates to verified product carbon footprints
- [27:25] osapiens’ future looking forward, to become an IPO and ensuring long-term growth and investment in new solutions.[30:12] Key lessons: Strong teams are everything and commit fully to plan A.
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About the Host:
An insightful conversation with Alberto Zamora! I am your host, Andrei Palamariu, Founder of Supplify and Head of Innovation at Alcott Global. At Supplify, we connect the supply chain tech ecosystem via a digital platform. We match corporations with top tech companies to solve their supply chain and logistics challenges. If there is anything tech in the supply chain, contact me.
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