Garcés, Mario

"Neuroscience researcher and AGI pioneer exploring the emotional roots of cognition to shape the future of human-centered artificial intelligence."

Full Name: Mario Garcés
Current Role: Founder & CEO at The MindKind | Researcher in Neuroscience and Algorithmic Artificial General Intelligence (AAGI)
Country of Residence: Spain
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariogarcesr/
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Full Professional Proficiency)

“With over 25 years of multidisciplinary experience, Mario Garcés merges neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and AI theory to develop new cognitive architectures and training models that empower both machines and humans to think, feel, and lead with purpose.”

Specialities

Key Professional Experience

• The MindKind – Founder & CEO (2020–Present)
  • Leads the development of AAGI systems inspired by emotional-cognitive human functions.
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
  • Co-Director of the Expert Program in Team Leadership (2009–Present)
  • Former MBA Faculty Member (2020–2022)
• DAXNATUR – Founder & CEO (2005–2018)
  • Designed neuroscience-based training for organizations and HHRR consulting.
• Virtual Bodyworks / Neurotransvirtual Technologies – CEO (2015–2017)
  • Led VR-based projects for physical and neurological rehabilitation.
• Digital File S.L. – Founder & CEO (1995–2003)
  • Specialized in software development for document management.

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Hardware Systems) – Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
• Advanced studies and seminars in:
  • Neuroeconomics (Higher School of Economics)
  • Behavioural Decision-Making (London School of Economics)
  • Synaptic Neuroscience (Cajal Winter Conference, Duke University)
  • Complexity & Causality (Santa Fe Institute)

Academic and Scientific Contributions

• Principal investigator of multiple self-funded research projects including:
  • Emotional Theory of Rationality
  • Emotional Selection
  • Emotion-based Nash Equilibria and Body Image Disorders
  • Social cognition in AGI
• Collaborated with Complutense University research groups on studies in neurodegenerative diseases, traffic safety, and gender inclusion in digital platforms.
• Lecturer and keynote speaker at conferences such as SAN (Society of Applied Neuroscience), RETECOG, and Cajal Winter Conference.
• Founding member of Benasque ConCiencia, where he interviews world-class scientists and promotes science literacy.

Achievements & Recognitions

• Developed a pioneering emotional-cognitive framework bridging the gap between narrow AI and general intelligence.
• Created and led neuroscience-informed training programs for corporate and academic institutions.
• Recognized for his transdisciplinary vision, integrating psychology, neuroscience, systems theory, and technology.
• Published works on emotional intelligence, neuroeconomics, and AGI theory.