Maria is a seasoned business leader with over 15 years of experience spanning the US, UK, and European markets. With a foundation in digital strategy, marketing, and technology, her career includes leadership roles across startups, scale-ups and multinational corporations. Known for her ability to bridge technical expertise with business acumen, Maria has successfully led marketing and digital teams across multiple regions and has built in-house functional areas such as product marketing and digital marketing from the ground up.In 2023, Maria founded Doyle Blackfriars in London, UK, transforming her extensive expertise in the startup ecosystem into an organisation dedicated to supporting, developing, and driving growth for startup ecosystems and innovation hubs. Alongside her work with entrepreneurs, investors, and broader ecosystem players, Maria is a sought-after speaker, panelist and conference moderator on topics including AI, technology in marketing, business strategy and digital innovation. She has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes and has been recognized by global organizations such as Harvard Business Review, SmartOSC and TechPros.io.Maria serves on the Advisory Council of Harvard Business Review and is a recipient of prestigious international scholarships and awards from L’Oréal and the French American Chamber of Commerce, acknowledging her cross-border approach to business and her efforts to advance digital knowledge and education on a global scale.