When Forbes speaks, the business world listens. And this 2025, one of its most influential voices recommended following a Colombian leader closely: Mateo Carmona Arango, CEO and founder of AF.
In a global list that highlights innovation, resilience and disruption, Mateo represents more than a personal journey: he embodies a unique vision of how business automation should be approached.
Forbes puts it plainly: ‘Mateo is building the future of intelligent operations, one process at a time.’
But what does this really mean?
🌍 Automation with purpose
In a market saturated with tools, promises and dashboards, AF started not with code and capital, but with a powerful question:
What processes are worth automating?
That obsession led Mateo and his team to develop a methodology focused on real processes, real people and real problems. To integrate AI, BPMS, RPA and analytics only when the process design is clear.
- And the results have been compelling:
- Cancer surgeries scheduled in days, not months.
- Housing subsidies delivered in record time.
- Student loans approved in hours.
🤖 A Colombian company, solving global challenges
AF operates from Colombia, but not for Colombia.
Today, its digital flows operate in Latin America, the United States and Europe. From public health to port logistics.
This recognition from Forbes is not just a medal. It is a reflection of the work of a team committed to making complex systems work.