From vocational training to running companies
Talk · 45–60 min
Training and career paths through a real case. Especially suited to vocational students.
Schools and universities
Motivational speaker for high schools, vocational schools and universities
Talks and workshops linking training, employment and entrepreneurship, based on a career that began with an intermediate vocational course.
Photo pending+200projects led
7companies founded or managed
+100businesses created or invested in
+€1Mof investor and media interest in Bella Idea
Where I have worked
Value proposition
A relatable reference point for choosing a training and career path.
Martín Díaz Cuadrado completed an intermediate vocational course, set up his first company at 21 and went on to sit on the management committees of large companies. His career shows students that training opens doors and that continuous learning widens their options.
Sessions also address the difficulties, including the closure of a company, to offer a realistic view of employment and entrepreneurship.
Credentials
- Intermediate vocational diploma as a starting point.
- First company at 21; Bella Idea with investor interest of over €1M.
- Management committees in national and international companies.
- More than 100 businesses created or invested in.
Topics
Topics most requested by schools and universities
Every topic has its own page with content, formats and FAQs; all are tailored to the audience and the event's objective.
- 01See the topic
Vocational training: the fast track to employment and a business of one's own
Why vocational training (Formación Profesional, FP) remains undervalued and how to turn it into a career.
- 02See the topic
The state of entrepreneurship in Spain
What the data say, what they leave out and what those starting a business today need.
- 03See the topic
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in SMEs
What delivers a return, in what order, and what is not worth buying.
Services
Talks and workshops for students
Formats adaptable to the school calendar.
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Starting a business with method
Talk · 45–60 min
What building a business involves, with examples from over 100 projects. For universities and business schools.
03
A first business idea
Workshop · 2–4 h
Each student works on an idea, identifies a first customer and learns AI tools to get started.
04
Employment, trades and artificial intelligence
Talk · 45–60 min
How work is changing and the opportunities in trades and self-employment.
05
Panels and school events
As required
Careers days, graduations and entrepreneurship weeks.
06
Session for teachers and careers staff
60–90 min
How to support students who want to start a business.
What students take away
- A real case of career development starting from vocational training.
- The difference between an idea and a viable business.
- A realistic view of mistakes as part of learning.
- Tools available today to start a project.
- A concrete first step for those who want to continue.
- Room for open questions.
How to book
Four steps, with a proposal within 48 working hours.
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Request
Form stating type of organisation, audience, expected date, city and objectives.
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Proposal
Format, content, length and quote within 48 working hours.
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Preparation
Briefing with the organisation to tailor content, examples and messages to the audience.
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Delivery and follow-up
Keynote, workshop or programme, with materials for the organisation and, for programmes, a results report.
Frequently asked questions
Which levels is it aimed at?
From the last years of secondary school to university, including sixth form and intermediate and higher vocational courses. Language and examples are adapted to each group.
How long is it?
A 45 to 60 minute talk plus questions, adaptable to a class period or a careers day. Workshops of 2 to 4 hours for smaller groups.
What does the school need?
A space suited to the group, a microphone for more than 60 students and, optionally, a screen with HDMI.
How is the quote determined?
By format, length and city. The proposal is sent within 48 working hours.
Can several sessions be scheduled on the same day?
Yes. Two sessions in one morning for different year groups are common.
Which languages?
Spanish, Catalan or English.
Request a talk for your school
Type of organisation, audience, expected date and objective. A proposal follows within 48 working hours.