Manolo Espinosa
About Manolo Espinosa
Manolo Espinosa serves as Vice President at All Turtles, where he leads international product-market strategies and global partnerships. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has extensive experience in building coalitions across multiple sectors worldwide.
Current Role at All Turtles
Manolo Espinosa serves as Vice President at All Turtles, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads international product-market strategies and structures global partnerships aimed at growth within the AI product studio. His responsibilities include engaging with international investors to support investment and venture capital initiatives.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Prior to his current role, Manolo Espinosa held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked as Senior Advisor at Burda Principal Investments from 2017 to 2018, and as Head of News Content Partnerships at 60dB from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes serving as Vice President at SoundCloud from 2011 to 2015 and at MyWire from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he was Head of Corporate Development at LookSmart from 1998 to 2002 and held a leadership role at Eastman Kodak Company from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background
Manolo Espinosa has a diverse educational background. He studied at UWC-USA, where he achieved the International Baccalaureate. He then attended Amherst College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Furthering his education, he studied Business and Government at Harvard University and completed his studies at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Expertise in Partnerships and Strategy
Manolo Espinosa has extensive experience in building coalitions with executives across various sectors, including news and publishing, Fortune 100 companies, and government entities. He has been involved in the creation of search, consumer content, and startup ecosystems, focusing on ethical and societal concerns. He has also developed partnership and strategy playbooks for emerging industries.
Global Engagement and Citizenship
Manolo Espinosa holds citizenship in the United States, the European Union, and Ecuador. He engages with international investors, including Salesforce, General Catalyst, Sequoia, Softbank, and Mudabala, to fuel investment and venture capital endeavors. His work spans multiple continents, including the US, Europe, South America, and Asia.