Karina Villamar

Master in Management student at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. With a passion for recruitment, startups and social impact.

In my previous roles, I've organized successful events, increased user engagement, and forged lasting partnerships that significantly impacted the organizations I've worked for.

I believe in the power of education, employability, and inclusion to transform lives. As a firm believer in the potential of every individual, my goal is to contribute to a world where everyone has access to meaningful opportunities.

My academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tecnológico de Monterrey, an exchange program in Political Science and Government at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, and currently, pursuing a Master's in Management at IE Business School.

I am a dedicated and passionate professional with over 2.5 years of experience in the startup ecosystem. My expertise spans across various domains, including sales, project management, marketing, and partnerships. In my recent role as Partnerships & Marketing Manager at Lapieza, a HR-Tech startup, I successfully led a team of five, organized events with 450+ companies and 60,000 candidates, and played a pivotal role in increasing registered users by 180% annually while reducing acquisition costs. Additionally, I initiated and developed a partnerships program that grew to represent 10% of annual revenue, establishing enduring relationships with sponsors and partners. I am fluent in both Spanish and English, and my technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, CRM tools (Salesforce, Hubspot, Pipedrive), SEO, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Management with a specialization in Digital Business at IE University in Madrid, I have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership, earning the Valentín Diez Morodo Scholarship for social leaders. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Tecnológico de Monterrey, receiving the Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship with a GPA of 3.8/4 and various awards, including the Social Impact Award and Leadership Award.