Hello, I'm Manuel Silva.
Innovation and technology leader with 14+ years of global experience turning emerging technologies into real-world solutions. My career spans corporate innovation, startup leadership, and consulting, driving impact across industries from consumer goods and retail to gaming, web3, and climate tech. I’ve led open innovation programs, delivered partnerships that launched products and scaled ecosystems, and built tech platforms at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and sustainability. Operating with both a strategic and hands-on approach, I thrive where vision meets execution, whether it’s building from zero in a startup or navigating complex corporate environments to make change happen.
Details
- LocationPortugal
- Years of Relevant Experience10-15 years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)100
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer Web3 Consultant
Current / Most Recent Employment
Susplus Valuex
Industry
- Consumer Services
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Technology, Information and Media
Language(s)
- English
- Italian
- Portuguese
Skills
Innovation & Strategy: Open innovation programs, corporate–startup collaboration, strategic partnerships, business model design. Product Leadership: Product strategy, roadmap development, go-to-market strategy, AI & blockchain integration. Web3 Expertise: Token launches, ecosystem building, tokenomics, blockchain gaming, DeFi, tokenization frameworks. Project Management: Agile & Lean methodologies, cross-functional coordination, proof-of-concept design and delivery. Business Development: B2B sales, corporate engagement, partnership negotiation, stakeholder management. Communication & Facilitation: Public speaking, workshop facilitation, stakeholder presentations, storytelling for innovation.
Areas of Professional Interest
Web3 & Blockchain; Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs); DeFi & Decentralized Governance; Corporate–Startup Collaboration; Gaming; Climate Tech; Artificial Intelligence; Open Innovation & Venture Building; Climate Finance & Carbon Markets; DAO-based Protocols; Emerging Technologies; Future of Work;
Other Past Relevant / Notable Employer(s)
IKEA Electrolux Startup Grind Exeedme