Elena de Benavides
InvestorChief Innovation & Technology Officer at Elewit
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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About
Elena de Benavides is Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Redeia and General Manager at Elewit, and serves on the executive committee. An economist specialized in healthcare and technology, she has co-founded seven startups, including a biotech company, and has invested in more than ten startups. She was named by MIT as one of its 10 innovators under 35, has led corporate entrepreneurship programs with companies such as Orange, Santalucía, Amadeus, and Facebook, and advises and mentors organizations including Google, South Summit, and IESE.
Experience
- RedeiaChief Innovation & Technology Officercurrent2026 — presentMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- ElewitHead of Corporate Venturing & Innovation Ecosystemscurrent2019 — presentMadrid
- Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions Ltd. (HESStec)Board Membercurrent2021 — presentSeville, Andalusia, Spain
- Zeleros HyperloopBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentValencian Community, Spain
- Gala CapitalInvestment Director at Gala ventures2014 — 2019Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- RebellionInvestor and Board Member2017Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Zapiens TribeInvestor2017Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- MimentoInvestor and Board Member2015Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Instituto Internacional de FlebologiaCEO2010 — 2014
- FRAiProduct Manager in Healthcare area2008 — 2010
- Servicio Andaluz de SaludConsultant2006 — 2008
Skills & more
Business Strategy23Business Planning16Strategy9Marketing Strategy9English11Entrepreneurship13Analysis6Management Consulting7Start-ups16Management11Microsoft Office13Estrategia empresarial63
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InglésAnálisisMercadotecniaAdministración y dirección de empresasConsultoría de estrategia y operacionesPlanificación estratégicaEstrategia de mercadotecniaNegociaciónEspíritu empresarialDesarrollo empresarialPlan de negocioGestión de productosLanguages Inglés
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Colleagues at Elewit
Alberto Escalera
Innovation Projects & Startups Manager at Elewit
Alfonso Carranza de las Heras
CVC Investment Manager at Elewit
Baldomero Garcia
Technological Surveillance Partner at Elewit
Blanca Sastre
Associate at Elewit
Cristina Domínguez
Events, Communications & Office Specialist at Elewit
Diana Ortega
Stakeholders Relationship & Impact Manager at Elewit
Eva Meroño Bloc
Innovation Operations Manager at Elewit
Francisco Javier Martín
Energy Partner at Elewit
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Elena de Benavides?
- Elena de Benavides is Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Redeia and General Manager at Elewit, and serves on the executive committee. An economist specialized in healthcare and technology, she has co-founded seven startups, including a biotech company, and has invested in more than ten startups. She was named by MIT as one of its 10 innovators under 35, has led corporate entrepreneurship programs with companies such as Orange, Santalucía, Amadeus, and Facebook, and advises and mentors organizations including Google, South Summit, and IESE.
- Where does Elena de Benavides work?
- Elena de Benavides is Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Elewit.
- Where did Elena de Benavides go to school?
- Elena de Benavides studied at IESE Business School - University of Navarra (PDD); EASP (MBA in Healthcare Management); IEB (Financial and Stock Markets).
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