In this episode of Venture Ahead, our host, Victoria Pérez Jiménez, welcomes Juan Moliner, the co-founder of InvoPop. InvoPop is a Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing how companies handle invoicing across borders. Juan shares his journey from management consulting at Boston Consulting Group to building a company that helps businesses navigate complex tax systems across multiple countries.

The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of running a startup, and how different consulting and founding a company are. Juan speaks about his experience developing the business at Y Combinator, winning South Summit's top prize and earning a spot on Forbes's 30 under 30 list. He also offers insights on how to deal with imposter syndrome and what aspiring entrepreneurs should know when pitching their ideas.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-moliner/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/invopop/

https://www.invopop.com/

https://www.ycombinator.com/

https://www.southsummit.io/e/madrid/en

entrepreneurship, Y Combinator, electronic invoicing, tax compliance, fintech, SaaS, imposter syndrome, founder journey, InvoPop, Juan Moliner, career transitions, #VentureAhead

In this episode of Venture Ahead, we sit down with Marci Zaroff, founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp and a pioneer of the global eco-fashion movement. From lemonade stands and business cards at age 11 to redefining sustainability in fashion, Marci shares her 35-year journey building businesses that are a force for good.

Together, we explore how conscious leadership, circular design and regenerative supply chains can transform one of the world’s most polluting industries. Marci challenges the idea that sustainability requires sacrifice, introduces her “yes, and...” mindset, and explains why style, quality and ethics must go hand-in-hand.

The conversation also touches on self-care, purpose-driven work, women in leadership, micro-trends, fast fashion and why making sustainability cool is essential for real change. An inspiring episode for founders, creatives and anyone interested in building win-win business models for people, planet and profit.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marci-zaroff-b5990a3/

https://www.ecofashioncorp.com/

https://www.integrativenutrition.com/

https://www.amazon.com/ECOrenaissance-Lifestyle-Cocreating-Stylish-Sustainable-ebook/dp/B074ZJC7WZ

sustainable fashion, circular fashion, entrepreneurship, slow fashion, ethical fashion, soil health, wellness, #VentureAhead

In this episode of Venture Ahead, our host, Victoria Pérez Jiménez, welcomes Eric Sim, former investment banker at UBS, educator and author of "Small Actions." Eric reflects on his journey from selling street food to working at the highest levels of global finance, and on the small, consistent steps that shaped his career.

The conversation explores key career skills including confidence, social skills and the power of sharing knowledge publicly. Drawing on his experience building a global audience on LinkedIn, Eric discusses consistency, authenticity and how documenting what you know can open up unexpected opportunities. The episode offers practical insights for anyone looking to build a meaningful and sustainable career.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeric/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59741508-small-actions

people skills, career readiness, #employability, soft skills, business relationships, rags to riches, Small Actions, Eric Sim, investment banking, #VentureAhead