WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB IS...

The ability to change people’s lives and this world for the better in a way that very few organizations can… Seeing companies being launched, friendships being started and lives turned to new and better directions as a result of Nova’s activities is a rewarding experience that makes my job truly meaningful.

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

Principles, by Ray Dalio, is probably the best management book I have ever read and that I really recommend to entrepreneurs and managers. I also loved “The hard things about hard things”, and I am a firm believer in the “Lean Startup” methodology. Finally, I recommend you read and apply “Give and Take” to your life.

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

Make the most out of your time. Do useful things and things you like. Above all talking to a lot of different people, it’s what gives you the most learning. And let’s never forget to have only good people around us who add up to your life.

WHAT DRIVES ME IN LIFE...

My main driver in life is to develop myself and grow as a person. But also to engage in the things I get involved in. Doing a “journey” together to develop as a team while building a good business based on strong values is truly rewarding.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB IS...

Being able to change people’s lives by connecting them with other inspiring Novas.

THINGS THAT I RECOMMEND...

Go to the beach every once in a while… Connect with nature as much as you can… Read a book on the subway!

WHAT DRIVES ME IN LIFE IS...

Family, friends, and technology. 

THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE...

Many things! My kids’ crazy ideas, tasty food (Asian and Mexican food make my smile bigger), and, of course, to see tests passing!

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

Always try to be the best version of yourself. Surround yourself with whoever gets the best out of you, learn whatever you enjoy the most, and make sure you spend time on the right things. I put this advice into practice when building digital products, by learning constantly about Tech, UX, and Management, and also by spending quality time with my friends, my family, and practicing my hobby, climbing.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE...

Dancing flamenco, seeing other people improve and grow, feeling that the people around me are happy, making others laugh…

MY FAVOURITE SUPERHERO IS...

The Swedish cartoon figure Bamse (if it counts as a superhero…). He is the strongest bear in the world, but more importantly, also the kindest! No matter what evil he faces, he always stays kind and is able to transform negative things into something positive.

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

Travel by train, paint, listen to music, be grateful, and value everything that is given to you.

WHAT DRIVES ME IN LIFE...

Learning new things, making an impact in the world, mentoring and listening to others, spending time with my family.

WHAT DRIVES ME IN LIFE IS...

Creating a family and being able to provide what I have always received and which made me the person I am today: the values I grew up with, the education I received, and the unconditional love I have always felt. I also try to become a better person every day by doing little things that can improve other people’s life, wishing to become someone who inspires others to do good things in life.

A FUN FACT ABOUT ME IS...

People laugh at the fact that I am a COMPLETE MESS with my phone (and in general with all my material things), everywhere I go I forget something… The first week working at Nova I forgot my charger, phone, and laptop at the office… oh God! I guess we have to laugh at our flaws (while trying to improve, of course). 

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

I would recommend volunteering with children and spending time with old people: they are great teachers! I would also suggest reading the following books: “The Dreamseller: the calling” by Augusto Cury, “What Hell is Not” from Alessandro D’Avenia, “Cuando el mundo gira enamorado” from Rafael de los Ríos (only available in Spanish).

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB IS...

Learning new things, meeting extremely talented Novas, and seeing the impact we make on our members’ life.

SOMETHING I STRONGLY CARE ABOUT IS...

Living in a world where people’s potential is not limited by where they are born. I have always tried to work to eliminate inequalities in access to education and work, that’s why my work at Nova makes so much sense to me, we cannot afford to leave any talent behind.

MY FAVOURITE SUPERHERO IS...

My grandma because she broke the status quo and raised a boy as a single mom in times when women didn’t even have a job. I also like Spider-Man, in fact, when I was a child I wanted to jump from building to building just as he did.

THINGS I RECOMMEND

Book: The power of habit by Charles Duhigg

Lifehack: Coming from a sports background, always find ways to compete to improve your routine. Could be board games with friends, doing the dishes at a certain time…

WHAT DRIVES ME IN LIFE IS...

I am one of those people to gets bored and am driven by having fun. I am trying to not take life too seriously and enjoy all the small things. What drives me is learning new things, meeting new people, visiting new places, and making people happy along the way.

THINGS I RECOMMEND...

I recommend the podcast “Hotel Jorge Juan”, which is a space where writers, cooks, musicians, comedians, businessmen, architects, meet once a week to have a conversation between friends.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB IS...

I love being part of the talented Nova family and working in such an energetic and challenging atmosphere. Besides, I truly enjoy meeting new Novas, being the bridge between Novas and their future professional opportunities and helping people, and having a positive impact on their personal and professional development.

A NOVA FOR ME IS A PERSON WHO...

Has integrity and a transversal profile. A Nova is very good at his/her job, a great person, and a leader that preaches through example.