José María Torrego

José María Torrego is the CEO and founder of El Referente, a leading digital newspaper specializing in startups and innovation in Spain and Portugal, established in March 2009. In 2021, José María launched Ecosistema Startup, the largest data platform for startups, investors, and business angels in Spain. José María also serves as an angel investor at Renaiss AI, which focuses on optimizing businesses through artificial intelligence. As a co-founder of Al-Andalus Innovation Venture, José María contributes to initiatives promoting scaleups and open innovation in southern Spain. Additionally, José María is a partner at ALUXION, an exponential technology company assisting businesses in adapting to the digital age. Prior experience includes founding La Guía del Ciclismo, and working with Fudeat, Pocket University, Duonet Ingenieria y Comunicacion, and Ganso Ibérico de Dehesa. José María has also taught at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria. José María holds a Master's in Marketing and Commercial Management from ESIC Business & Marketing School and a degree in Journalism from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.