Joan Manuel S. Barbera

Joan Manuel S. Barbera has had a diverse range of work experiences. Joan Manuel co-founded and served as the Chief Revenue Officer of Educatly, where they were responsible for developing and growing the company's B2B monetization strategy. Joan Manuel also led a team of sales executives, partnership developers, and account managers. During their time at Educatly, they hired and onboarded over 50 team members.

Joan was also a co-founder of Studia - We fund your study abroad experience, which was later acquired by Jenni.ai. Studia aimed to create economic opportunities for outstanding students in developing countries by helping them pursue their Master's degrees abroad in the United States. The company provided financing options for these students to meet their financial obligations and offered repayment plans that extended up to 10 years.

Additionally, Joan had roles at LinkedIn, starting as a Relationship Manager and progressing to become an Enterprise Account Executive & Sales Coach. Joan Manuel later transitioned to an Account Executive position, specializing in the mid-market segment. During their time at LinkedIn, they developed strong sales and coaching skills.

Joan's experience also includes work at AIESEC, a global youth leadership organization. Joan Manuel served in various roles, including Global Business Development Manager at the AIESEC global headquarters and Head of Business Development in Spain. In these positions, they managed global key accounts, led a local salesforce, and achieved significant growth in opportunity creation. Joan also held the position of Local Director of Incoming Exchanges, where they facilitated international talent placements for companies in Barcelona.

Lastly, Joan had a role at Genaker, a mobile technology company acquired by Ericsson. Joan Manuel worked in SaaS Sales Development, where they handled marketing materials, customer relationship management, and financial statements.

Overall, Joan has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in sales, business development, and team management across various industries.

Joan Manuel S. Barbera completed their high school education at St. Paul's School from 1995 to 2010. Joan Manuel then pursued dual bachelor's degrees in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of San Francisco, as well as Business Administration from IQS Barcelona, both of which they completed from 2010 to 2014.

In terms of additional certifications, Joan Manuel S. Barbera obtained the PADI Advanced Diver certification from PADI in August 2010. Joan Manuel also completed the Emergency First Response certification from PADI in September 2016. In November 2017, they completed the Cocktail Course from Dublin Bar Academy. Furthermore, Joan Manuel S. Barbera acquired the Business Analytics Course certification from Harvard Business School Online, although the exact date of completion is not specified.