Michelle Gayo
About Michelle Gayo
Michelle Gayo is a Startups Executive at Web Summit, where she has worked since May 2024. She has a diverse background in business consulting and management, with experience in various organizations and educational institutions across Portugal and abroad.
Current Role at Web Summit
Michelle Gayo serves as a Startups Executive at Web Summit, a position she began in May 2024. Her role involves curating startups for Web Summit events held in various international locations, including Lisbon, Rio, Qatar, and Toronto. The position allows for hybrid work, combining both in-office and remote work settings in Lisbon.
Previous Experience at Web Summit
Prior to her current role, Michelle Gayo worked at Web Summit as a Startups Coordinator from 2023 to 2024. In this capacity, she contributed to the organization and support of startup initiatives within the company. Her experience at Web Summit spans over a year, showcasing her commitment to the startup ecosystem.
Professional Background
Michelle Gayo has a diverse professional background that includes a role as a Junior Business Consultant at EUROGROUP CONSULTING Portugal from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as an Assistant of Manager of Operations at Girl MOVE Foundation in 2017. Her experiences reflect her engagement in various sectors, enhancing her expertise in business and operations.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Gayo holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from ISCTE Business School, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also studied Sociology at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus exchange program at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, focusing on Business Administration from 2019 to 2020. Her education is complemented by an intensive course at EAE Business School in Global Megatrends, International Marketing, and International Negotiation in 2019.
Early Education
Michelle Gayo completed her early education at the Portuguese School of Mozambique, where she studied from 2004 to 2014. This foundational education provided her with essential skills and knowledge that contributed to her later academic pursuits.