tinkleXP
“We convert
communication into influence”
we provide financial capital, communication capital and capital networking of the Tinkle ecosystem for start-ups that we value positively and consider that communication can be decisive in your success.
The offices of Madrid and Barcelona have already deployed and full performance a program with several initiatives in progress:
WE ACCEPT, INCUBATE AND INTEGRATE INITIATIVES, PROJECTS AND COMPLEMENTARY COMPANIES THAT STAND OUT FOR THEIR SPECIALIZATION, POTENTIAL AND TALENT.
a special, unique meeting... of
Antonio Toca
Before joining the Tinkle team in 2010 as a Social Media Strategist, Antonio Toca worked at Territorio Creativo from its outset and had previously been part of the founding team at Weblogs SL. Antonio was a professional blogger from 2004 to 2010 and is also co-author of the book Sentido Social: La comunicación y el sentido común en la era de Internet Social, published by Profit. Antonio taught Social Media at IEB and has a degree in Economics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and an MBA from IE.
Alba Yáñez
Before founding and working as Editor at Plateselector.com, a platform and agency for disseminating information and events that highlight issues related to food and drink, which is part of the Tinkle ecosystem, Alba Yáñez worked at Vogue, Metal Magazine and la Monno Magazine. She also presented the GOLAFRES section on Catalunya Radio and is the author of FOODTRUCKS: Comida de autor sobre ruedas, published by Planeta. Alba's interest in cooking was passed down to her as a child from her mother, a professional cook. Having gained culinary knowledge from an early age, Alba is now interested in any establishment that serves food from the heart, with a story, respect for their surroundings and the environment and anything that is done with love.
Alejandra Cortés
Before joining Tinkle in 2006, Alejandra Cortés worked on audio-visual projects at Antena 3 TV and as an Executive at Weber Shandwick. She is passionate about communication in all formats, whether visual or written. Alejandra is a member of the Pacific Crest Trail Class of 2016 and completed more than 45 days of survival and coexistence with nature in the United States, travelling the trail that passes through more than 30 forests and natural parks on the west coast, between Mexico and Canada. She has a degree in Audio-visual Communication from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija and a Master's degree in Political and Corporate Communication from Universidad de Navarra and George Washington University.
Anna Cristeto
Before joining Tinkle in January 2022, developed her professional career in different media. She was director of El Periódico de Catalunya and delegate of the Europa Press news agency for eight years. Previously, she specialized in economic and business information and worked in the editorial offices of La Vanguardia, Expansión and La Gaceta de los Negocios. She teaches on the Master's Degree in Business and Corporate Communication Management at the Institut de Formació Contínua-IL3 of the Universidad de Barcelona. She holds a degree in Journalism from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona and completed the Executive Development Program at the IESE Business School.
Anna Diloy
Before founding Tinkle, Anna Diloy was an Account Director at Burson-Marsteller and led the crisis management and spokesperson training team. Prior to this, she worked at Vanguardia Publicaciones and in Catalunya Radio’s news department. She was a Lecturer at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and General Secretary of the Instituto de Desarrollo Periodístico, and Anna maintains her connection with the university as a Guest Professor on the Business Communication Master's programme. Anna has trained at Escuela Witryh, specialising in Integral Yoga, and has a FEYS-accredited qualification. She is currently studying a Master’s degree in yoga teacher training, is a Reiki Master and teaches private Corporate Wellness classes. She has a degree in Journalism from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.
Aroa Casas
Before joining Tinkle in 2006, Aroa Casa worked as a producer and scriptwriter for economy and finance programmes on Punto Radio. She was also one of the first financial and business reporters for www.economiadigital.es. Aroa previously worked for several audio-visual media outlets, including the news services of the XTVL association of local TV networks and Mataró TV. Aroa has a degree in Journalism from UAB in Barcelona.
Begoña Moreno
Before joining Tinkle in 2001, Begoña Moreno occupied various senior positions at Llorente y Cuenca and OAK Power Communication. She was also Press Chief for Begoña Villacís, the Ciudadanos party candidate for the 2015 Madrid mayoral campaign and Communications Director for the 2004 European Swimming Championships in Madrid. Begoña has been a Guest Professor at the Faculty of Communication at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and she has a degree in Journalism from the same institution.
Claudia Safont
Before joining Tinkle as Middle East & Asia desk manager, Claudia Safont worked in a range of media outlets, including La Vanguardia and as EFE correspondent in Buenos Aires. She has also worked in a range of internal communication departments at Spanish companies, such as Gas Natural Fenosa. Claudia currently teaches at Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona. She has a degree in Journalism from the Facultad de Comunicación Blanquerna-Ramon Llull and a specialist qualification in corporate communication and digital branding from UOC.
Eva Anaya
Before joining Tinkle in 1999, Eva Anaya was a journalist at TV Vallés, M80 Radio and Dossier Econòmic. She started her career as Head of Content for Starmedia's online portal LatinRed. Eva continues to teach at UAB and Universitat Pompeu Fabra and has a degree in Journalism from UAB and a Master's in Business Communication and New Technologies from IDEC, UPF.
Evelia Villada
Before joining Tinkle in 2010, Evelia Villada worked in corporate communication at Bassat Ogilvy Comunicación and as a journalist for Onda Cero and Europa Press. Evelia has a degree in Audio-visual Communication from Universidad de Navarra and a Master’s degree in Corporate Communication and Advertising from ESIC Business & Marketing School.
Javier Curtichs
Before founding Tinkle, Javier Curtichs was Managing Director of Burson-Marsteller for Spain and Portugal; Managing Director of Weber-Shandwick in Madrid and Barcelona; and Director of Projects at Porter Novelli Madrid. He began his career at Edelman’s Madrid office and at the headquarters of Arnold in Boston (USA). Javier is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Fundación José Ortega y Gasset – Gregorio Marañón and the Academic Board of the Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Políticas (IICP). He is also an international relations adviser to the Chairman of the Fundación Universitaria Europea de Relaciones Públicas. He is the co-author of Sentido Social: La comunicación y el sentido común en la era de la Internet Social, published by Profit, and wrote the prologue to the Spanish edition of The Social Organization: How to Use Social Media to Tap the Collective Genius of Your Customers and Employees, published by Harvard Business Review Press. Javier also undertook a period of considerable teaching work on the Communication and Politics Master’s courses at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Barcelona and Universidad Pompeu Fabra. He has a BA in Communications Studies and an MA in Political Communications from Emerson College, Boston (USA), as well as an Executive MBA from IE.
Javier de Soto
Before becoming connected to Tinkle, Javier de Soto worked in Business Development at Bankinter and Citibank. He is a member of the Academic Council of the Institution Internacional de Ciencias Políticas (IICP). Javier has a degree in Economics and an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona.
Juan Navaza
Before founding and leading Plateselector.com, a platform and agency for disseminating information and events that highlight issues related to food and drink, which is part of the Tinkle ecosystem, Juan Navaza worked for 10 years in the IT sector with major projects for La Caixa and Gas Natural in Barcelona and for Sky News in Edinburgh. Juan has a degree in IT Engineering from UOC.
Khaled Abbas Marcet
Before founding and leading Plateselector.com, a platform and agency for disseminating information and events that highlight issues related to food and drink, which is part of the Tinkle ecosystem, Khaled Abbas Marcet worked in leadership positions in Media Contacts, Zenith Media and Arena. Alongside these roles, he has also been a professor of Advertising at ESERP Business School and UAO CEU. Khaled is also co-founder of Servicio Continuo (a late-dining cocktail bar in Barcelona) and has degrees in Sociology from UB and UAO CEU in Barcelona.
Luke Larraona
Before joining Tinkle in 2013, Luke Larraona was a Creative at Social Noise. He has both traditional and digital experience and was involved in successful campaigns for major brands, such as the award-winning 'Pastillas contra el dolor ajeno' campaign for Médicos Sin Fronteras in Spain. By day, Luke is part of the team at Tinkle, providing his experience and ideas. By night, however, he can be found singing the classic Spanish pop song 'Eres tú' in karaoke bars across the city, where he is applauded by the public and critics alike. An expert in road trips, he can tackle any map and vehicle with ease. Luke has a degree in Advertising and PR from Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU and completed the fourth year of his degree at Berlin's Freie Universität.
Magda Méndez
Before joining Tinkle Portugal, Magda Méndez led the health team at Tinkle Barcelona. She previously worked as Chief Press Officer for the Catalan Public Healthcare System (Catsalut – Catalan Regional Government Health Department) and as Journalist, Scriptwriter and Producer for several Spanish media outlets such as Europa Press, TVE, Catalunya Ràdio and Avui newspaper. She has a degree in Audio-visual Communication from UAB and several specialist qualifications in 2.0 communication, crisis management and speechwriting, among others. Magda is a Collaborating Professor at UOC on the Strategic and Creative Communication in Organisations module on the Corporate Communication, Protocol and Events Master's programme.
Marta Abella
Before becoming co-leader of the Onion project, which is part of the Tinkle ecosystem, Marta Abella was Director of Territorio Creativo in Barcelona and Marketing Director at companies such as Sage and Manusa. Her teaching experience includes modules related to social media, communication management and creativity in social media in renowned schools such as IQS, KSchool and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Marta has a Law degree, a master's degree in Marketing and Communication and an MBA.
Mònica Bassas
Before joining Tinkle, Mònica Bassas was Content Director for several MC Ediciones publishing group publications. She previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of several technology magazines and as a reporter for different media outlets such as COM Radio and Agencia EFE. Mònica is a Guest Professor on the Master’s course in Political Communication at Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona and she has a degree in Information Sciences from UAB.
Montse Castellana
Before joining Tinkle, Montse Castellana was a senior executive at Parque Tecnológico del Vallés and the Institut d'Estudis Catalans. She previously contributed to La Vanguardia Publications and was a member of the editorial team at Segre newspaper and at TV3's local office in Lleida. Montse teaches on the Master's programme in Political and Social Communication at Universitat Ramon Llull and has a degree in Journalism from UAB in Barcelona.
Nuria Salas
Before founding Tinkle in 1999, Nuria Salas worked at ACH Madrid and at Ulled y Asociados. She previously worked as a journalist at Cadena COPE and Onda Cero. Nuria successfully completed the 45 days of survival and coexistence with nature on 4,286km of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, travelling through 25 forests and 7 natural parks in the US. She is Guest Professor at Universidad Complutense de Madrid’s Communication Faculty and is co-author of the book El cliente social: Los retos de la atención al cliente en el Universo de las redes sociales, published by Profit. Nuria has a degree in Journalism from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Olga Suanya
Before founding Tinkle, Olga Suanya was Account Director at Vinizius/Young & Rubicam and Wunderman Cato Johnson. She previously worked as a news journalist for TVE Catalunya and for the newspaper Regió7. Olga continues in her role as Guest Professor at UB, Universitat Ramon Llull and Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. She is also co-author of the book El cliente social: Los retos de la atención al cliente en el Universo de las redes sociales, published by Profit. Olga has degrees in Journalism from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Geography and History (specialising in Cultural Anthropology) from UB.
Paloma Pastor
Before joining Tinkle in 2006, Paloma Pastor held a senior position at Marmick Comunicación, worked as Head of Press at the Instituto de Formación Online and as an Executive in the communication department at APD. Paloma was also the Director of Communication at the first and second edition of the Digital Enterprise Show (DES). She taught Journalism at the Instituto Asturiano de la Mujer on several different courses and seminars and also worked as a journalist for a range of different audio-visual and print media outlets. Paloma has a degree in Journalism from UPSA (Salamanca) and a Master's degree in Business Communication and Digital Journalism from Escuela Europea de Negocios.
Pilar Colomer
Before joining Tinkle, Pilar Colomer worked in corporate communication at Burson-Masteller. She was News Reporter for Antena 3 TV and radio station Onda Cero. Pilar has a degree in Journalism from Universidad de Navarra.
Rocio Núñez
Before joining Jazz in 2016, Rocio Núñez worked as a Director at Tinkle from 2011, a Digital Marketing Consultant at Havas Digital, a Digital Account Manger at Outside Line (Saatchi&Saatchi), a pioneering digital communications agency in London, and as an Account Executive at Chilworth Communications advertising agency, also in London. Rocio is also co-author of the book El cliente social: Los retos de la atención al cliente en el Universo de las redes sociales, published by Profit. She has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Universidad de Alicante.
Rui Silva
Before joining Tinkle Lisbon in 2015, Rui Silva worked as an Account Director in multinational agencies such as Porter Novelli and Weber Shandwick, leading the financial services, consumer and corporate teams. Rui is a Senior Communications and Corporate Affairs Executive with extensive experience in working with companies from industries including consulting, banking, aeronautics, business associations, FMCG and technology. In 2005, he won the “Sabre Awards” Certificate of Excellence in the Corporate Image category for work on behalf of consultancy firm Mercer. He has a degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Instituto Superior de Novas Profissões.
Sandra Antunes
Before joining Tinkle in 2008, Sandra Antunes worked as Team Director at Porter Novelli, leading the corporate, healthcare and IT departments. She currently leads the Tinkle Portugal team, specialising in corporate, public affairs and crisis projects, and provides media and social media management training. Sandra is co-author of Sentido Social – A comunicação o senso comum na era da Internet social, a practical guide to digital communication. Sandra has been a Guest Professor at Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, she has an degree in Corporate Communications from Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial and a postgraduate degree in Marketing and Communication from Instituto Superior de Novas Profissões.
Sara Pedrosa
Before joining Tinkle, Sara Pedrosa worked with the communications team at the Catalan Regional Government's Ministry of the Economy and the President's Office (the Government's Communication Office) for two terms of office. She was also Head of Communication at Grupo Repsol. Sara started out as a journalist in the financial newspaper Dossier Economic. She has taught on the training course for entrepreneurs run by Figueres City Council. She has a degree in Advertising and PR from UAB, a Master’s in Business Communication from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and a Master’s in Marketing Management from UOC. Sara has trained as an Essene therapist and a Reiki Master. She is currently studying Integral Yoga at Escuela Witryh, with a FEYS-accredited qualification.
Sarah Estébanez
Before joining Tinkle in 2003 and being Liason Madrid Office Amo Network, Sarah Estébanez took on different roles in the Audio-visual Production Department at McCann and the Communications Department of the Spanish Red Cross. During her studies, Sarah discovered her true passion lay in corporate communication, which led to further experience in the world of Political and Institutional Communication before coming to Tinkle. Sarah worked closely on the publication in Spain of the book Winning Investors Over: Surprising Truths About Honesty, Earnings Guidance, and Other Ways to Boost Your Stock Price by Professor Baruch Lev of the Stern School of Business at NYU for the Harvard Business Review Press. She believes in communication in itself, beyond formats, platforms or sectors, and considers that all companies have their own space; they just need to explore it. Sarah has a degree in Communication from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Master's degree in Political and Institutional Communication from the same university, with another Master's in Protocol from UNED.
Susana Fernández
Before joining Tinkle in 2000, Susana Fernández worked at Perception&Image. A trained journalist, Susana's philosophy is based on a natural approach, without forcing things through artifices that detract from their harmony and principles, as suggested by Wu Wei thinkers, although she also believes in always taking creativity and innovation into consideration (without losing effectiveness). Susana has qualifications in Social Media Management from UNED; she has a degree in Journalism from UPSA (Salamanca) and a Master's degree in Communication in Public and Political Institutions from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Víctor Fernández
Before leading Tinkle's e-reputation services and Liason Barcelona Office Amo Network, Victor Fernández worked at Nissan Motor Ibérica in the Internal Communication Department, having previously gained considerable expertise in corporate and sports communication. Victor is an expert in managing the digital footprint of people and brands in search engines. An e-reputation professor at UB's Escuela Superior de Relaciones Públicas, Victor has degrees in Journalism and Advertising and Public Relations from AOU CEU. He also has a Master's degree in Marketing from the Barcelona School of Management at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and a Master's degree in SEO and SEM from INESDI Digital School.
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