Manuel Valencia

Manuel Valencia has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Manuel is the Founder and Partner of CONNECTIVE Agency, where they specialize in integrated marketing, communications, and sales/growth strategies. Prior to that, they were the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Excelerant, where they increased sales and designed regional thought-leadership events. Manuel also served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NCS Environmental Protection Alliance, where they drove business development and managed a team. Manuel has also worked in product management at Phreesia and held leadership positions at Arbinet. Additionally, they started their career as an Associate at A.T. Kearney and worked as a Systems Analyst and IT Consultant at NTT Ltd. Overall, Manuel has a strong track record of driving growth and delivering results in various roles and industries.

Manuel Valencia holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which they completed from 1997 to 1999. Manuel also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Management Science and Information Systems from Rutgers Business School between 1990 and 1994. Prior to that, they attended Bergen Catholic High School from 1986 to 1990.