They are the founders of MOLA, a startup in Neuquén where they create custom metal furniture. Sofía Alonso is a graphic designer, and Rocío Silka is an architect.
They have known each other since high school, grew up in the city of Neuquén, and both decided to pursue careers related to design. This shared passion and endless curiosity led them to metalworking, driven by curiosity and a touch of rebellion against female stereotypes.
And that’s how MOLA began, a project that started three years ago and is now their main source of income. The courage to become independent entrepreneurs wasn’t enough; they had to train as metalworkers and learn accounting, invoicing, logistics, transportation, marketing, and even masonry to make their business profitable and sustainable over time.
As if the challenges weren’t enough, they also had to overcome social prejudices to prove that it’s possible to be women, young, professionals, welders, and successful.
As recognition for their efforts, the National Ministry of Production honored them with a social media campaign.
MOLA’s designs stand out for their simple aesthetics and the original names that identify them. The creators wanted to bring the fun spirit of their workshop into their objects, which led to creations like the “tripalta” planters and the circular iron “molhamacas.” Sofía explained that the premise when naming their creations “is that they always have funny names that combine the shape and function.”
They work with four main categories:
They are already part of the Job Board
