Abraham López
Research interests
- Management
- Languages
Biography
Abraham López (French and Management with a Year Abroad), is a tech entrepreneur and investor who was featured in the 2024 Forbes' 30 under 30.
Abraham started Correcto while studying his masters’ at the University of Cambridge. The app is similar to Grammarly but focused exclusively on the Spanish language (including all its dialects and forms). It is now helping hundreds of thousands of people in Latin America and Spain write clearer and more concisely in Spanish. Correcto has raised over $7.5 million and is backed by top-tier investors in the US and the UK.
What are your happiest memories of your time at King’s?
I moved to London when I was 17 to begin my undergraduate degree at King's. It was my first time living outside of Spain, and I had the best university experience I could have ever hoped for. The warmth of the teachers and fellow students, as well as the countless societies, activities, and sports, made my time at King's special and memorable.
My happiest memories are of playing football for the university team and making friends from all over the world. The partying aspect was also great fun.
My course involved a year abroad, which was incredible. I got so much experience and learning out of that year. It made me travel through Europe with new people and learn different cultures and languages.
How have you stayed connected to King’s since graduating?
Mostly, through my friends. My closest friends in London are the ones I met at King’s; I am so glad to have had the chance to meet the people I did. Every student is special in their own way, and there is so much you can learn from everyone.
Why is your alumni network important to you?
University isn’t just meant to be enjoyed for three or four years, but cherished for a lifetime, hence the importance of maintaining friendships and connections. The alumni community plays a fundamental role in this respect.
Has the ability to interact effectively with people from other cultures and backgrounds been important in your life?
It has been vital. I think it is a key part of growing personally and professionally. Today's world moves faster, and those who thrive are the ones that understand cultural differences and are able to come across positively to different people from different countries and cultures. I think of the world as a very fast paced environment where everything needs to be thought of from a global perspective.
What advice would you give for success in life after King’s?
You only live once, but the early years of your life can be the most important. You should be able and willing to take risks to accelerate your dreams. If they don’t work out, at least you tried. Make bold decisions and do not look back. Enjoy and trust the processes of what success means for you. Success doesn’t necessarily mean a good career, power, and money, but it can mean living in a farmhouse in Wales, so do not worry too much about building a life you do not want for yourself.