Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo
About Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo
Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo serves as the Operations & Volunteers Manager at Web Summit and has been involved with the South Europe Startup Awards as a Regional & National Jury since 2019. He has a diverse educational background, including degrees from The London School of Economics and Peking University, and extensive experience in marketing and operations.
Work at Web Summit
Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo has served as the Operations & Volunteers Manager at Web Summit since 2016. His role involves overseeing the operational aspects of the event, including the management of volunteers. He has contributed to the growth and success of the event, which is recognized as one of the largest technology conferences in the world, held annually in Lisbon, Portugal.
Current Role at South Europe Startup Awards
Since 2019, Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo has been involved with the South Europe Startup Awards (SESA) as a Regional & National Jury member. His responsibilities include evaluating startups and contributing to the recognition of innovative businesses in the region. This role highlights his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the startup ecosystem in Southern Europe.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Events
Prior to his current roles, Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo worked at Tox'Inn Marketing Promocional as a Brand Marketing & Promotion specialist from 2011 to 2018. He also held the position of Sales Events Coordinator at Philip Morris International for one year, from 2015 to 2016. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in marketing strategies and event management.
Education and Expertise
Tiago Gonzalez Figueiredo has an extensive educational background. He studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), focusing on Internet & Social Media Marketing in 2018. He also attended Peking University, where he studied New Business Models in China. Additionally, he participated in an ERASMUS program at Warsaw University of Technology and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.