Carlos Alvarez-Iglesias

Carlos Alvarez-Iglesias has a diverse work experience. Carlos started their career as a Founder & Managing Director at Knowledge Investors in 2005, where they invested in early-stage, deep-tech startups. Carlos then joined the KIMbcn Foundation in 2013 as a Marketing Director. Carlos also served as a Member of the Board at MiWEndo Solutions, a company developing a medical device for colorectal cancer detection, and as a Co-founder and Member of the Board at Innitius, a technology company. Carlos became a Non-Executive Director at Clever Solar Devices, Monet tecnología e innovación SL, and Software for Science Developments, providing expertise in their respective fields. Carlos also worked as a Board Advisor at HubIN.es and a Startup Mentor at Conector Startup Accelerator. Currently, they are a Co-founder of Onira Research, a role they held until December 2022.

Carlos Alvarez-Iglesias has a diverse education history. Carlos first attended Georgetown University from 1991 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. In 1993, they pursued further education at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas and completed a Master's degree in European Studies in 1994. Additionally, Carlos spent a brief period in 1991 at The American University of Paris and Saint Louis University in 1989-1990, although no specific degrees or fields of study are mentioned for these institutions.

Later, in 1998-2000, Carlos attended Sciences Po, where they earned a Master's degree in Market Research & Marketing Strategy. Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, Carlos obtained several certifications. In 2013, they completed the Research Commercialization Introductory Course offered by the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer. Carlos also acquired the knowledge and skills to build a startup through the "How to Build a Startup" program provided by Udacity in February 2013. More recently, in March 2023, Carlos completed the LES100 Introduction to Licensing program offered by the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI).