Manuel de la Esperanza Fernández-Palacios

Manuel De La Esperanza Fernández-Palacios is an accomplished entrepreneur and founding leader with extensive experience in the technology and creative sectors. Since June 2018, Manuel serves as the Founder of GeoDB - Geo Data Block and has also co-founded Odin Protocol in December 2020. Prior engagements include founding and leading Wave Location Technologies as CEO from April 2019 to January 2023 and establishing Wave, where Manuel held the CEO position from January 2013 to January 2023. Additionally, from December 2009 to December 2016, Manuel held various roles including Advisor, Board Member, and Creative Director at Why Not Challenge. Educational background includes studies at Universidad Pontificia Comillas and the British Council School from 1988 to 2002.