Monica Gomez Espadero

Monica Gomez Espadero has a diverse work experience with roles in various companies. Monica currently works at Seedstars as a Sourcing & Investment Associate, where they lead sourcing activities for all Seedstars Acceleration Programs, defines screening methodologies, and mentors startup founders. Monica also holds the role of a Product Manager at Seedstars, leading a team in the development of an AI/ML product for investors. Prior to this, Monica worked as an Investment Analyst at Seedstars, where they sourced and selected potential startups, supported acceleration programs, and mentored early-stage startups.

Monica has also worked at eWorks as a Startup Mentor, providing guidance and support to budding entrepreneurs. Monica was a Product Analyst at Treinta, where they ideated and co-designed UI/UX functionalities, analyzed team KPIs, and built an online dashboard to maximize productivity. Monica gained experience as a Global Commerce Innovation Intern at The HEINEKEN Company, where they contributed to the development of IoT products, acted as a QA, and prepared presentations for executives. Monica also worked as a Project Manager at Henkel, conducting market research and communication planning for a flagship product.

Furthermore, Monica's experience includes working as a Project Manager at SI Capital, where they conducted market research and developed a marketing strategy. Monica also worked as a Social Consultant at CHURECA CHIC, where they monitored assets and streamlined operational processes. Monica provided organization support at Chispafest, assisting with the execution of a creative event. Overall, Monica's work experience showcases their expertise in sourcing and investment, product management, mentorship, and project management.

Monica Gomez Espadero's education history begins with their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Esade, which they obtained from 2014 to 2018. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in International Business from CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education between 2019 and 2020. Additionally, they completed a Master of Science (MSc) in International Management at Esade from 2018 to 2019.

Monica also participated in various international study programs. In 2019, they took part in an International Study Tour at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, focusing on Public Affairs & International Political Economy. Monica also attended the CEMS Exchange Program for their MSc in International Management at the University of Sydney during the same year.

As for additional certifications, Monica obtained various qualifications from different institutions. In 2022, they completed the Venture Deals Summer 2022 program at Techstars, became a NOVA Talent Member at Nova, and finished the Introduction to Cryptocurrency course offered by Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI). In 2021, Monica obtained the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification from Bloomberg LP, the Startup School certification from Y Combinator, and the Product Analytics Certification (PAC) from Product School. Monica also acquired the Sustainable Development Goals certification from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, and completed courses in Managing Project Risks and Changes and Initiating and Planning Projects at the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business. In 2020, Monica obtained the Google Analytics Certification: Advanced from Google.