Jose Maria Abecasis Soares

Jose Maria Abecasis Soares is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fundraising, business development, and digital marketing. Currently serving as a Partner at OCEAN.capital since January 2021, Jose Maria also advises the CEOs of bound4blue and Snack, focusing on international expansion, business development, and fundraising. As an Investment & Growth Advisor at Skill-Up Technologies, and previously at Ribon App, expertise in driving growth has been demonstrated. Academic involvement includes a position as a Visiting Professor at NOVA IMS Information Management School since 2014, teaching entrepreneurship, startups, and fundraising. Jose Maria has held strategic roles at renowned companies such as Cisco and Sales Engine Online, and has a rich educational background in International Business from Tilburg University and certifications in marketing from Google.