Manuel Martínez Galera
About Manuel Martínez Galera
Manuel Martínez Galera is a Senior Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center, with a background in private equity and venture capital. He has held various roles in innovation and project management across multiple organizations in Spain.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Manuel Martínez Galera serves as a Senior Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2024. His work is based in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España. In this role, he focuses on analyzing market trends and providing insights that support the innovation ecosystem facilitated by Plug and Play.
Previous Experience at Ports 4.0
Prior to his current role, Martínez worked as an Innovation Consultant at Ports 4.0 from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to projects aimed at enhancing innovation within the port sector, leveraging his expertise to drive strategic initiatives in Madrid.
Education and Expertise
Martínez has a strong educational background with degrees from several institutions. He studied at SDA Bocconi, focusing on Private Equity and Venture Capital. He also holds a Master of Science in Strategic Project Management from EAE Business School and has studied Strategy and Sustainability at IESE Business School. Additionally, he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de València.
Career at Innsomnia
Martínez held multiple roles at Innsomnia between 2022 and 2024. He started as a Junior Project Manager for 8 months, then transitioned to an Open Innovation Manager for 2 years. He also worked briefly as an Analyst for 3 months in 2022. His diverse roles at Innsomnia allowed him to develop skills in project management and open innovation.
Role at Santander X
In 2024, Martínez worked at Santander X as part of the Strategy and Partnerships team, specifically within the Santander X100 initiative. His role lasted for 2 months, where he contributed to strategic planning and partnership development.