José Antonio López is a seasoned project manager and visionary entrepreneur. He’s driven by the belief that free individuals can peacefully change the world and transcend boundaries. As a senior project manager at Projectum Consulting, José brings over thirty years of experience to the table, ensuring successful project outcomes. In addition, he’s the founder of…

Alejandro de León was born in Madrid in 1982. In 2010, he cofounded Bluemove Carsharing (sold to Europcar in 2015). Two years later he created TuuuLibrería, the first bookstore in Madrid in which customers decide the price of the books. In 2016, he founded MICROWD, a fintech company that combines economic profitability and social impact…

Ramón Blanco, an alumnus of ICADE (E3), holds a degree in business and law. His academic journey took him to Harvard Business School, where he pursued an MBA under the prestigious Fulbright scholarship. Starting his professional career at Unilever, he ventured into the field of marketing before transitioning to investment banking at Santander. Driven by…

With more than twenty-five years in the IT industry Jaqueline is focusing her extensive experience in strategy, B2B sales, and business intelligence to ensure that strategic decision makers have an informed and common-sense perspective to protect and prepare their organizations from cyber threats. She dedicates significant time and resources to seeking a deeper understanding of…

Toby Baxendale is an accomplished professional with a diverse range of experiences and expertise. Throughout his career, Toby has held leadership positions and founded multiple successful companies. In 1991, he founded what was to become Seafood Holdings Ltd, the largest (£100m turnover) fresh fish wholesaler to the food service sector in the UK and sold…

Jon Gray has an impressive career history, primarily known for his notable contributions to HomeAway, an Austin-based vacation rental marketplace. From 2004 to 2017, Jon played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success. As one of the founding employees, he initially focused on supporting merger and acquisition initiatives, establishing a solid foundation for…

As a highly esteemed figure in the realm of innovation and operational excellence, Kimberly became a faculty member at the Acton School of Business MBA program and established Firefly Consulting in 2009. As the founder, she assumes the crucial role of shaping the company’s vision, managing its operations, and devising long-term strategies. Committed to delivering…

Josh is a marketer, entrepreneur, and media professional driven by a passion for ensuring that good ideas and endeavors receive the attention they deserve. With a diverse background, he has founded six companies spanning film production to pharmaceutical research and development. He actively invests in and advises startups in cutting-edge fields such as AI, robotics,…

Tim grew up in Moscow, Russia and lived through the transition from communism to democracy. He made his first profit at age 10 by washing cars. When he was 16, Tim moved from Moscow to a small town in Kansas and later on studied mathematics, where he built his sales career. With the goal of…

After graduating from the Acton School of Business in 2011, Chris served as vice president of Thelese Management for seven years and is now company president. Through more than fifty transactions, he has learned the importance of making evidence-based investment decisions based on real-world metrics. Unlike many finance professionals who rely solely on complex financial…