forECast was born from a simple idea: a forecast is worth little if it does not help make a better decision. We are an Ecuadorian team specialised in meteorology, climate and modelling, and we translate that information into tailored operational decision support for businesses.
The team
Founders
Fabio Bellacanzone
M.Sc. in Environmental Meteorology and PhD in Climate Dynamics. His research covers ENSO and seasonal forecasting, and he leads forECast's scientific and technical direction.
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Maylee Iza
Physicist with experience at INAMHI. A specialist in numerical weather prediction, deterministic and ensemble, with research published in peer-reviewed journals. With ECMWF training and a research stay at NOAA, she leads technical development.
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Natalie Vaca
Geographical engineer with over ten years in territorial planning and environmental management, and a former forecasting and alerts specialist at INAMHI. She coordinates client relationships and administrative workflows.
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Professionals who work with us on different projects.
Alicia Beltrán
Strategic brand and communication designer, based in Dublin. Former head of communications at INAMHI and corporate communications specialist at FUNDEMAR. She designs forECast's visual identity and public communication.
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CPNV (SP) José Olmedo Morán
Former executive director of INAMHI and of FUNDEMAR. A farmer in the Andean highlands, he brings the real user's view and his experience at the head of the country's weather service.
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Private B2B intelligence
forECast provides private decision intelligence for businesses. We do not issue official disaster alerts, closures, evacuations or public warnings: that is the exclusive responsibility of the Ecuadorian State (SGR/INAMHI).
100 % software
No owned sensors, no IoT, no physical infrastructure. Only data, models and expert interpretation.
Method, not magic
Observations, numerical models, local calibration and expert interpretation. Artificial intelligence is a tool of the method, not the product.
Scientific rigour
Research published in peer-reviewed journals.
The company
forECast is FORECAST S.A.S., an Ecuadorian company incorporated in Quito in 2026. Our registered purpose is weather forecasting and consultancy.
Do you have a decision to make?
Tell us what you need to decide, where it happens and how far ahead. We review whether we can help and get back to you.
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