Fernando Fischmann
Scientist. Entreprenteur. Innovator
The mind behind Crystal Lagoons,
the multinational technology company.
Fernando Fischmann
Scientist. Entreprenteur. Innovator
The mind behind Crystal Lagoons,
the multinational technology company.
A Vision to Bring Idyllic
Beach Life to the World
What began as a developer’s challenge at San Alfonso del Mar in Chile, where cold Pacific waters made ocean swimming impossible, became a years-long scientific quest to build and maintain massive crystalline lagoons at low cost and with minimal environmental impact. The result: A Guinness World Record and multi-billion-dollar technology company with more than 500 projects built or being developed, bringing beach life to every city of the globe and changing the lifestyle of people worldwide.
Globally Awarded
Fernando’s innovations have earned some of the world’s top honors in innovation and entrepreneurship. His rapid success in scaling the company has turned his journey into a renowned case study, shared at top business schools worldwide, including MIT, Harvard, Wharton, and London Business School.
Ernst & Young
“Entrepreneur of the Year”
The Stevie Award for Innovation
(shared with Steve Jobs & Jeff Bezos)
London Business School’s
“Real Innovator Award”
Ernst & Young
“Entrepreneur of the Year”
Media Recognition
Crystal Lagoons and Fernando’s work has garnered widespread fascination, featured in over 10,000 media publications worldwide.
“Families want something where they look at it and they can easily envision themselves having a good time. Crystal Lagoons definitely helps us do that.”
“Man-made lagoons are more common and coveted today than they have ever been… Some of these lagoons are located in inland destinations and have redefined what it means to own a waterfront property.”
“The size and depth of Crystal Lagoons make them suitable for a wide range of water-based activities, such as swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.”
“The lagoon has been one of the main enticements… particularly popular with families.”
“Houses near lagoons sell faster than those in new neighborhoods without one.”
“Water features like lagoons are highly valued amenities, ranking high in quality-of-life features for multifamily developments.”
Crystal Lagoons
The World’s Top Amenity
From deserts to city centers, Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate with more than 1,000 projects in different stages across 60 countries. Its pioneering, eco-friendly technology brings swimmable turquoise waters and white-sand beaches to virtually any location.
Today
Now based in the United States, Fernando Fischmann continues to expand the reach of his innovations. At the helm of Crystal Lagoons, he leads the development of transformative concepts such as Public Access Lagoons® projects, which bring beach life to cities through ticketed access; Small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™, a disruptive alternative to commercial pools; and Eco-Heated Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™, which lower the energy consumption of data centers and create warm lagoons year-round.