Could you tell us about your journey to UCLA?
Growing up in Sabadell (Barcelona), UCLA represented the perfect balance of academic excellence and athletic opportunity. Earning a scholarship as a swimmer opened the door to a world-class education in economics and business and an inspiring global community that shaped my values in leadership, resilience, and collaboration.
Could you speak about your career and how it has progressed since graduating from UCLA?
After UCLA, I built an international career across innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development, working with organizations in Europe and the US, such as Deloitte (LA), HP, Gb Foods, EIT Innoenergy, and Ingenico. Today, I lead innovation and business development at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and teach at EU Business School, connecting science, business, and society through global collaboration. Today and before, my objective is social impact entrepreneurship and innovation.
What inspired or motivated you to pursue work abroad? Was this always your plan?
My experience at UCLA ignited a lifelong curiosity about global impact. I’ve always believed innovation transcends borders—working abroad allows me to bridge ecosystems, from Silicon Valley to Europe, and to foster collaborations that advance sustainability, technology, and education worldwide providing meaningful impact at an economic and social level.
How did the coursework and research you did as a student at UCLA prepare you for an international career?
UCLA’s international community sparked my curiosity for global collaboration. Working abroad allows me to connect ecosystems—linking researchers, corporates, and entrepreneurs to create sustainable impact. It was less a plan than a calling to turn global networks into meaningful change.
What would you say to a UCLA student who is planning on having an international career?
Be bold and curious. Listen deeply, embrace uncertainty, and let collaboration guide you. The UCLA experience gives you the confidence to enter any culture with empathy and purpose—use that to build bridges, not just resumes.
What sort of opportunities has working abroad presented you with?
Working abroad has opened doors to shape European innovation policy, mentor global entrepreneurs, and connect research with real-world impact. It’s given me a front-row seat to how diversity drives creativity and how local ideas can scale globally.
How do you think UCLA prepares students to fill positions that have a global reach and influence?
UCLA empowers students to lead with vision and humility. Its interdisciplinary culture, global alumni network, and emphasis on excellence equip Bruins to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and act as ambassadors of innovation anywhere in the world.
How have you navigated cultural differences between your home country, UCLA, and where you work now?
Cultural empathy and flexibility are key. At UCLA I learned to celebrate diversity and turn differences into collaboration. In Europe, that mindset helps me build trust across sectors and cultures—seeing diversity not as a barrier, but as a creative asset.