Manuel Silva Top-Executive
Innovation and AI product leader who builds programs that turn emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes, from corporate scale to startup velocity.
At Electrolux, helped build and scale global Open Innovation program. At IKEA, applied these frameworks to drive technology transformation. More recently worked in the startup world, co-founding ventures and advising technology companies.
Currently building an AI climate-tech company focused on ESG automation and carbon insetting marketplace for industrial supply chains.
I work best at the intersection of strategy and execution. Comfortable leading large-scale innovation programs or building products from scratch with small teams.
Headquarters:
Greater Valencia Metropolitan Area
Headline:
Open Innovation Manager & AI Product Leader | Co-founder @Susplus | Building Programs That Turn Emerging Tech Into Business Value
Followers:
5524
Connections:
5361
Company:
Plug and Play
Company Website:
https://pnp.com, https://susplus.tech/
Languages:
English, Italian, Portuguese
Skills:
Blockchain, Web3, Creativity and Innovation, Strategic Planning, Futures Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Mentoring, Tokenomics, Innovation Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Open Innovation, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Project Management, Thought Leadership, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, Strategic Consulting, Research and Development (R&D), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cross-functional Collaboration, AI Product Development, Ecosystem Building, Creative Thinking, Startup Evaluation, Process Optimization, ReFi, GameFi, Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Early-Stage Startups, Sustainability, Teaching, IT Support, Cross-functional Collaborations
Experience:
Title: Open Innovation Manager
Company: Plug and Play
Location: Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Start: May 2026
End: Present
Title: Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Company: Susplus
Location:
Start: Nov 2024
End: Present
Title: Web3 Strategic Advisor
Company: Valuex AG
Location:
Start: Aug 2024
End: Apr 2026
Title: Project Manager
Company: Exeedme
Location:
Start: Sep 2022
End: Sep 2024
Title: Change Leader
Company: IKEA
Location: Sweden
Start: Aug 2018
End: Dec 2020
Title: Open Innovation Project Manager
Company: Electrolux
Location: Milan, Italy
Start: Oct 2012
End: Jul 2018
Title: Guest Lecturer
Company: Multiple Universities
Location: Italy
Start: Jan 2014
End: Dec 2017
Title: Quality Management System Lead / Marketing Assistant & IT Technician
Company: CARLDORA - Cofragens, Andaimes e Escoramentos, S.A.
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Start: Sep 2010
End: Apr 2012
Title: Manufacturing Engineer Trainee & IT Technician
Company: CARLDORA - Cofragens, Andaimes e Escoramentos, S.A.
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Start: Apr 2009
End: Sep 2009
Education:
School: Hasso Plattner Institute
Degree: Design Thinking Meets AI - The New Era of Innovation
Field:
Period: Jan 2025 - Jul 2025
School: Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Period: 2003 - 2010
School: Masarykova univerzita
Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Management and Engineering
Period: 2009 - 2010
Country:
Spain