Maria Jose (MJ) Alvarez is the Managing Partner at WNT Ventures, a deep-tech venture capital firm driving innovation from research to global impact. She serves on the boards of Opo Bio, Lāso Automated Medical Systems, and BSPKL, providing strategic leadership to high-growth tech ventures. A member of Global Women (NZ), MJ champions women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and the advancement of deep-tech ecosystems.