Guillermo Ginesta
Hong Kong, Hong Kong0
Managing Director at Venture Capital firm | Private Equity & Startup Investments | Corporate Innovation and Strategy
Ecosystem builder and accelerator operator driving innovation programs across APAC and MENA, with expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and public-private partnerships.
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Experience
Managing Director, Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong)
BrincJul 2019 — Present · Hong Kong
Lead APAC operations, P&L, and capital allocation across a global venture accelerator. Scaled regional footprint from launch, established AI and Web3 verticals alongside existing climate and health programs, and supported US$30m Series B fundraising with c.US$100m earmarked for accelerator investments. Curated flagship events including the Asia Health Innovation Summit 2024 during StartmeupHK Festival, connecting investors, corporates, and founders around healthcare innovation.
Startup Mentor
Startup WeekendMar 2016 — Jul 2024
Providing mentorship and guidance to budding entrepreneurs and startup teams at Startup Weekend events in Hong Kong
Latest event:
http://www.up.co/communities/china/hong-kong/startup-weekend/9216#event-coaches
Manager, INFINITI LAB, Global Business Transformation and Brand
INFINITI Motor Company (Nissan)Jan 2016 — Jul 2019 · Hong Kong
Built and scaled INFINITI LAB across six major cities spanning Singapore, Dubai, Taiwan, Toronto, Beijing and Hong Kong. Sourced and supported 50+ startups while driving global brand-linked innovation initiatives and corporate venture partnerships.
Digital Innovation - Instructor
General AssemblyJul 2016 — Jan 2019 · Hong Kong
Instructor for the Digital Marketing Course at the Hong Kong Campus
Topics covered:
- Helping students develop Skills & Tools and tp gain proficiency in social advertising and use Facebook, Google AdWords, and Google Analytics to find meaning in user behaviour.
- Production Standard: Develop and plan a campaign driven by data and paid‐search strategies — and measured by key performance indicators.
- The Big Picture. Become a driver of your company's bottom line by using cutting‐edge techniques and platforms to market products and acquire users.
Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
MSc Marketing & Strategy in Marketing, Strategy
Jan 2008 — Jan 2009
Activities and societies: One World Week, Warwick Entrepreneurs, Warwick Business School Society, Latin Society, Asian Society, Go Green
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
BSc Management (Hons)
Jan 2005 — Jan 2008
Activities and societies: One World Week, Warwick Entrepreneurs, Warwick Business School Society, Latin Society, Asian Society
University of Warwick
BSc Management in Business Studies, Management
Jan 2005 — Jan 2008
Activities and societies: One World Week, Warwick Entrepreneurs, Warwick Business School Society, Latin Society, Asian Society, Go Green
French International School
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Jan 2002 — Jan 2005
Credentials
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Course
Advertising and Society
Coursera
Issued Dec 2014
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Course
Content Strategy for Professionals: Engaging Audiences for Your Organization
Coursera
Issued Feb 2014
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Course
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies
Coursera
Issued Nov 2013
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Course
Google Adwords
Google
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Skills
Innovation ManagementStrategic PartnershipsProject DeliveryBusiness TransformationStart-upsMarketing StrategyOnline MarketingSocial Media MarketingDigital MarketingE-commerceSocial NetworkingForeign LanguagesPublic RelationsBrand DevelopmentMarketingEmail Marketing