Mariana Viseu
About Mariana Viseu
Mariana Viseu is a Partner Success Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she connects corporate partners with industry leaders. She has a background in fashion journalism and marketing, having worked with various companies in the fashion sector across Europe.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Mariana Viseu serves as a Partner Success Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. In this role, she provides corporate partners with access to a network of industry leaders and top-level executives. Her responsibilities include facilitating learning about best practices and setting industry standards.
Professional Experience in Fashion and Journalism
Mariana has extensive experience in the fashion and journalism sectors. She worked at 21 Buttons in various roles, including Buyer & Brand Partnerships Manager and Marketing Manager for Portugal, Brazil, and Angola. Additionally, she served as a journalist for HERO Magazine and METAL MAGAZINE. Her experience spans multiple countries, including Spain and the UK, where she contributed to various media outlets.
Educational Background in Communication and Fashion Journalism
Mariana Viseu studied at multiple institutions, achieving a Master's in Communication and Fashion Journalism from Universitat Pompeu Fabra from 2016 to 2017. She also completed a Coolhunting course at the University of the Arts London in 2016. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, which she pursued from 2012 to 2015.
Passion for Digital Fashion and Sustainability
Mariana has a strong interest in digital fashion and sustainability. She is committed to leveraging storytelling within the fashion industry to drive business innovation and challenge traditional practices. Her enthusiasm for new materials, processes, and technologies reflects her proactive and creative mindset, contributing to a more sustainable and circular economy.
Previous Roles in Media and Brand Partnerships
Before her current role, Mariana held various positions that enhanced her expertise in media and brand partnerships. She worked as a Brand Ambassador for Style in a Box, as well as in online journalism for VICE Iberia Media Group and Parq magazine. These experiences helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between fashion, media, and marketing.