Alvaro Bravo
About Alvaro Bravo
Alvaro Bravo is the President and Co-Founder of Aki Technologies, recognized for his significant contributions to the mobile advertising industry. He played a key role in the growth of Mobile Theory and Opera Mediaworks, and has extensive experience in business development and strategic leadership.
Current Role at Aki Technologies
Alvaro Bravo serves as the President and Co-Founder of Aki Technologies, a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, Aki Technologies has focused on innovating in the mobile advertising space. Bravo's extensive experience in the industry supports the company's mission to enhance mobile advertising solutions.
Previous Experience at Mobile Theory
Bravo contributed significantly to Mobile Theory, Inc. as COO and SVP of Business Development from 2013 to 2014. During his tenure, he played a key role in the company's growth, expanding its workforce from six to 70 employees and increasing revenue tenfold. His leadership was instrumental in the company's eventual sale to Opera Software.
Leadership at Opera Mediaworks
From 2014 to 2015, Alvaro Bravo held the position of COO of Global Advertising Services at Opera Mediaworks. He was responsible for the company's profit and loss management, overseeing operations in over ten countries and a workforce exceeding 350 employees. His role supported the company’s growth in the mobile advertising sector.
Background in Mobile Advertising
Alvaro Bravo has been a pioneer in the mobile advertising industry in the United States since its inception. His career includes significant contributions to Greystripe, where he served as VP of Business Development from 2006 to 2011. He was the first non-founding member of Greystripe's executive team and developed the largest ad-supported distribution network for games and applications prior to the launch of the App Store.
Educational Background
Alvaro Bravo studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad Pontificia Comillas from 1993 to 1999. His educational background provided a foundation for his career in technology and mobile advertising, equipping him with the skills necessary for his various leadership roles in the industry.