About
Xavier Estaran is an innovation consultant based in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship and technology transfer, focusing on the commercialization of research-based technologies. Previously, he led the Entrepreneurship Unit at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where he supported the development of more than 200 technology-based startups and spinoffs. He currently works independently with universities and startups, participates in Scale Lab Andorra as part of its venture capital fund, and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship while mentoring startup programs.
Experience
- FreelanceInnovation Consultantcurrent2018 — presentAbu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Scale Lab AndorraVenture Partnercurrent2018 — presentAndorra
- Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaHead of Entrepreneurship2018 — 2024
- Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaAdjunct Professor2018 — 2023
- Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaTech Transfer Manager2013 — 2017
- Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaEntrepreneurship Manager2006 — 2012
- EIT - European Institute of Innovation and TechnologyPart-time Lecturer | Program Lead | Startup Mentor2014 — 2023
- AFEX SUNS SAProduct Manager2004 — 2006
Education
- Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaMSc Industrial Engineering1999 — 2005
- Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA2024 — 2028
- Babson CollegeHeads of Entrepreneurship Seminar2018
- University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessLean Launchpad Course, Entrepreneurship2015
- Biocat (Moebio)Design Health Barcelona - Medical Devices short program2014 — 2015
- Babson CollegeGlobal Entrepreneurship Seminar, International Business2009
- University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessTheory to Practice Seminar, Entrepreneurship2007
Skills & more
Web 2.06Strategy10Entrepreneurship47Innovation Management42Business Strategy16Management Consulting5Start-ups25Project Management12Change Management3Business Planning6Technology Transfer3Mobile Devices2
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Product DevelopmentInternational BusinessOpen InnovationLanguages Catalan · English · French · Spanish
From Xavier's professional profile.
Colleagues at Scale Lab Andorra
Eduard Galceran
Committee Member at Scale Lab Andorra
Estel Sardà
Advisor at Scale Lab Andorra
Guillem Escabrós
Advisor at Scale Lab Andorra
Guillem Viladomat
Advisor at Scale Lab Andorra
Ignacio Fonseca
Committee Member at Scale Lab Andorra
Robert Sanz
Advisor at Scale Lab Andorra
Santiago De Larrea
Committee Member at Scale Lab Andorra
Sergi Martí
Committee Member at Scale Lab Andorra
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Xavier Estaran work?
- Xavier Estaran is Advisor at Scale Lab Andorra.
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