Faculty
The program is supported by a distinguished faculty composed of highly qualified and passionate experts in their respective fields of knowledge. Our professors bring extensive experience from both the academic and practical domains, enabling them to deliver dynamic and relevant classes to our students.
Each of our professors is committed not only to academic excellence but also to the personal and professional development of the students. Moreover, the faculty keeps abreast of the latest trends and advancements in their field, ensuring that students acquire the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges of the modern world.
Academic Director of IE's Advanced Venture Capital: Managing and Growing a VC Firm Program
Rocío joined Adara Ventures in 2013 after finishing her MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and became Partner in 2018. Previously, Rocío worked at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking (SGCIB) within the Trading & Sales department, in the New York and Hong Kong offices. She worked as a project leader and software engineer, designing and building trading software. Earlier in her career, Rocío worked in France in the cybersecurity field. Rocío is also the cofounder of www.club-mba.com, the leading website in the Spanish language about MBA and other graduate programs.
Apart from her MBA, Rocío holds an engineering degree in Computer Science from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from the french École Nationale Supérieure d’Informatique et de Mathématiques Appliquées and a MSc in Cryptology, Security and Information Coding from the Institut Fourier.
Rocío Pillado
Advanced Venture Capital and Partner at Adara Ventures
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the professors of the Advanced Venture Capital: Managing and Growing a VC Firm program?
The Advanced Venture Capital: Managing and Growing a VC Firm program is led by a faculty of seasoned venture capital experts who blend academic knowledge with real-world experience. The program, directed by Rocío Pillado, Partner at Adara Ventures, ensures participants gain cutting-edge insights and practical skills essential for scaling and managing VC firms successfully.
What experience do the instructors have in the area of the Advanced Venture Capital: Managing and Growing a VC Firm program?
Our faculty members have deep experience in both academia and the venture capital industry. They are experts who stay current with the latest trends, offering students insights that blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Who is part of the academic leadership of the Advanced Venture Capital: Managing and Growing a VC Firm program?
The academic director of the program is Rocío Pillado, a Partner at Adara Ventures with extensive experience in VC firm management and investment strategy.