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Now: Professor at business schools (entrepreneurship, social enterprise/ethics and startup culture), coaching startups Founder, Being-in-Between: guide people through identity / career transitions; coach students to identify what they want to do after graduation Before: founder of Spark Inside (bringing coaching into prisons) and Venturing Out (teaching entrepreneurship in prisons), to support prisoner rehabilitation and reentry Other passions: DJing afrobeats, writing poetry, dancing kizomba/bachata Degrees: BA harvard in behavioural science, MSc Cambridge in criminological research Would love to meet people with shared interests - and entrepreneurs open to speaking to my students!

With a strong foundation in real estate investment strategy, I specialize in advising family offices, SOCIMIs, REITs and funds on how to identify, structure, and grow real estate portfolios across diverse markets. Over the years, I’ve held executive roles—including CEO, General Manager, and Head of Business Development—leading organizations through complex transactions, value-add strategies, and innovation-driven growth. I’ve founded multiple high-tech ventures in areas like augmented reality and the metaverse, bringing a future-focused lens to how real estate is acquired, developed, and experienced. This blend of traditional investment insight and tech fluency allows me to help clients stay ahead of the curve in an evolving market. My academic background includes an MBA from Manhattan College and advanced programs in real estate and leadership from Harvard University GSD and IESE. If you're a family office or investor looking for strategic guidance in real estate, let’s connect.

Interests: Design, arts, architecture, culture, science, medicine, nature, education, piano, film, travel, anything creative. Teaching at EINA. Practice Water sports, HIIT, yoga, padel. Likes most sports.

I graduated from Harvard-GSD and MIT in 1990. Previoulsy, I studied Architecture in Barcelona. I hold an additional degree in Law (University of Barcelona, Spain)

M&A Partner. Head of the sustainability team. Associated professor of Financial Regulation in Pompeu Fabra University School of Law.

Hello! I am Bahia, HBS 2019. I have been engaged in the field of mental health since I got my MBA, with a special focus on workplace well-being and body image. I have worked on diverse material on mental health with HBS, including a module, a course collection, and a paper on "The Business of Thinness". I also organize different events with organizations on this topic across the world. On a personal note, I am training as a horse coach and an "artivist" at the core!

As a Managing Director of TERRE POWER S.L.U & Business Unit Leader of NNP Parts I enrolled in a new journey in a new industry for me under a very exciting & dynamic private equity environment a couple of years ago enabling me to come back to Barcelona after 18 years in Germany. Previously, I spent 25 years in the traditional automotive industry in different positions, last serving as the CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at PMG - Powder Metal Goldschmidt, where I was responsible for developing and driving the implementation of our new Strategic Vision to overcome the E-Mobility thread at one of the global leaders in powder metallurgy. It was a holistic transformation of the whole company, from its Vision and Strategy to its Organization, Skills and Culture. With over 25 years of world-wide experience in the automotive, I started in the 3 disciplines of Engineering, moved into Program Management, Sales and since more than 10 years in General Management (starting back in 2014 as the Executive Vice President of the Business Unit Engine and the Managing Director of Hilite Germany GmbH, where I led the development and implementation of cutting-edge products and technologies for the engine market under a Private Equity environment). I have worked in Spain (5 years), France (2 years) and Germany (18 years). Educationally, I am a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in hydraulics, speak fluently 5 languages (English, German, Spanish, Catalan and French) and I have completed 2 executive programs at the HBS (Harvard Business School), PLD19 in 2015 and AMP 200 in 2021. Both programs contributed a lot in my personal development (especially the AMP200, which has enhanced my leadership, decision-making, and communication skills). I am a very passionate and at the same time very structured and hands-on leader who seeks for continuing advancing by creating value for all stakeholders (customers, employees, partners, and stakeholders). I am also committed to supporting the social and environmental causes (ESG).

I am a teacher and researcher in urban planning. With my students and partners, we learn about how and why urban projects transform cities. We generate data and evidence that best practices are effective at creating people centered and healthy cities.

Venture capital for pediatric-first life sciences innovation.

Architect and professor in several US, Australian and European Schools (KENT S Univ. Arizona State Univ. University of Minneapolis, Washington University in St Louis, Queenland University, UPC, Cooper Union, GSD,...), professional office in Barcelona (aZCON architectures) and in Switserland (KMAR architekten). Several book published, most recent HEJDUK BUILDING CHARACTERS and several buidings awarded. Most recent TEMBO BCN, in Barcelona https://www.archiposition.com/items/20240614063211

Josemaria Siota is the Executive Director of IESE Business School's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, a designated Expert in Corporate Venturing at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the European (EU) Commission, a Management Board Member in several consortiums, and a Harvard Business School (HBS) alum.

Resident in Barcelona since 2002, having previously lived and worked in New York, Sa'udi Arabia, Hong Kong, Phailadelphia and London. Career in aviation (American Airlines, TWA, Baltic International Air) and ocean shipping (Gotaas-Larsen -- now Golar LNG Ltd., as VP-Corporate Affairs). Still connected with the cruise shipping sector as stringer correspondent -Spain for Seatrade Cruise News.

PLD 29 - Module 5 2023 Alumni from HBS.

worked in Canada 20 years in the paper industry and 20 years in Spain as MD for a Finish paper company (Stora Enso OY). Then worked as President of Iberboard Mill for 6 years. Now running a consulting company (Juanvila Solutions)