Juan Luis Hortelano

Juan Luis Hortelano is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, currently serving as Co-founder and COO of Blinkfire Analytics, Inc. since January 2014, where operations in Spain and Europe are managed. As President of Startup Valencia since March 2020, Hortelano champions innovative startup ecosystems in the Valencia Region. With extensive experience in advising and leading various organizations, including as Director of Plug and Play Spain and CEO of Kanben Consulting S.L., Hortelano has contributed to over 70 startup investments and has facilitated market entry and growth strategies for internet companies. Academic contributions include serving as a visiting professor at Universitat Politécnica de València, complemented by a BA in Computer Science from the same institution.