His academic work centers on business and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Combining strategic insight with hands-on experience, he prepares students to navigate uncertainty, build viable solutions, and lead in technology-intensive environments.
He serves as Adjunct Associate Professor of Practice at Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, where he teaches in the MBA program with a focus on experiential learning, technology-driven ventures. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Aerospace & Defense Impact Ventures (ADIV), a seed fund investing in dual-use and deep tech. His work as Partner at Starburst open innovation platform, expanding footprint and investment arms, laid the foundation for the creation of ADIV in strategic partnership with Starburst.
Previously, he was Founder and CEO of ASCENT, a pioneering air mobility startup that operated across three continents. Under his leadership, ASCENT built a multimodal partner ecosystem, developed proprietary technologies, and earned recognition among the top ventures in next-generation aviation. Prior to this, he served as Senior Advisor at REAPRA, a venture builder and investment firm focused on sustainable business models.
At Airbus Helicopters, he held senior leadership roles across the Americas and Asia-Pacific, overseeing business operations. His experience scaling complex operations, launching new markets, and leading cross-functional teams informs his approach to venture strategy and growth. Along the way, he embarked on various entrepreneurial endeavours as an investor, founder, and partner, on impact-focused ventures in education, technology, and arts. He also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD, mentoring MBA and Executive MBA students on venture building and scaling. His advisory work with startups further enhances his mentorship.
He is also a frequent guest speaker and panelist, having shared insights on entrepreneurship, venture building, and innovation at leading universities and international forums across Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
He co-founded ASCENT Charity, an NGO providing humanitarian assistance and aid to populations in need, by drone. He holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD and Masters from Sorbonne University, and EDHEC Business School. He is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.She started her career as an Assistant Professor in the Accounting and Control Department at IE University in Madrid, Spain, where she taught accounting in the International MBA, TechMBA, and Master in Management programs. Additionally, She has held positions as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at New York University in Abu Dhabi and has lectured at prestigious institutions including Bocconi University in Milano, Italy, ESCP Europe and IESEG School of Management, in Paris, France.
