Luis Galindo

Cofounder, Telefonica

Search every verified Luis Galindo interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Luis Galindo, Head of Innovation 2.0 at Telefonica Spain, discussed the impact of emerging technologies in a February 2020 interview. He stated that automation, sensors, and monitoring devices will fundamentally change daily life, but raised concerns about data privacy, suggesting that freely shared data could potentially be used against individuals. Galindo also expressed worry that reliance on tools like Google could undermine human critical thinking, and he emphasized the need for individuals to maintain control over technology and reflect on its societal implications. In the same interview, Galindo advocated for open innovation, arguing that companies historically failed by not involving users in service creation, while noting that modern methodologies place the client at the center of development. He described Telefonica's "responsible business" office, stating that responsibility brings profits, and cited examples of innovation in rural Peru as socially beneficial. Earlier, in a 2007 appearance, Galindo discussed IMS, HSDPA, and HSUPA technologies, highlighting their role in bringing broadband to mobile and enabling applications like video conferencing and content downloads, while acknowledging Web 2.0 as a potential threat that could be turned into an opportunity.