Catalina Valentino 🔥

ELIXR

ELIXR is a Global Smart City Group, transforming the way we live, work, and connect, via Planning, Energy, Data, Health, Education.

Under its Planet2030 vision, it delivers Smart City solutions, which together with its partners such as AECOM, Pinsent Masons and alongside Local Governments collaborate to improve National Infrastructure.

Elixr and its 30 Towns Framework is working with Government members to enable smarter regeneration nationally, including energy, planning and construction, retrofit and health. 

Elixr's mission is simple: improve existing cities — via technology, finance and data.
 
📍 UK | Middle East | US

Group CEO (& Co-Founder)

Una Terra Venture Capital Fund

Una Terra is a $200M early-growth venture capital fund scaling circular economy solutions with deep industry expertise, a powerful partner ecosystem, and a vision for systemic change. We invest in market-ready innovations that can drive measurable climate impact (2Gtons CO₂ reduction & 1Mtons plastic waste prevented by 2030) while delivering superior returns (25%+ IRR). By leveraging our network and experience, we accelerate growth, unlock capital, and create real, lasting change beyond financial gains.

Member of the Board of Advisors

Clean Energy Business Council MENA

The Clean Energy Business Council MENA is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization that comprises leading local, regional, and international organizations committed to accelerating the development and deployment of clean energy in the MENA region.

Founded in 2012, the Council serves as a comprehensive clean energy platform aiming to foster a more coordinated, inclusive, and clean energy sector, encouraging collective approaches, and facilitating the development of forward-looking policies that reflect the needs and perspectives of the private sector and industry.

MetaConnex

Executive Board Member

Transforming how local councils urban plan, design and build developments through Digital Twins and Data.

An ELIXR technology.

Experience the future of urban planning with MetaConnex, where collaboration meets innovation, and sustainability to redefine what's possible in city development. MetaConnex is a groundbreaking technology platform that facilitates collaboration between public sector organisations and private industries in the field of sustainable urban planning and development. 

It offers a user friendly 3D model interface that integrates land and asset data, sustainability metrics, and construction industry standards to accelerate decision-making while adhering to national planning guidelines and environmental protection.

ArcLive

ArcLive is the world’s first data driven marketplace that uses real time energy data to underwrite products for assets across insurance, mortgages, carbon and energy.

Currently, ArcLive kits are being deployed across the UK, New York and the Middle East, in collaboration with major property owners, financial institutions, and regulators, including the NHS, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Lloyds Bank, Barclays Bank, NYCHA (New York State Housing Authority) and many more.

ArcLive's mission is to bring growth to the clean energy sector through its real time data solutions.

Chief Sustainability Officer

Live Data Trust

The Live Data Trust is a Non-Profit Organisation, changing the way we share and use data by enabling real-time integration for performance and technology benchmarking.

The Live Data Trust is a Non-Profit Organisation, changing the way we share and use data by enabling real-time integration for performance and technology benchmarking. 

By connecting private and public sector data, it helps unlock valuable insights and improvements. 

Using advanced data security and storage methods, developed by NASA and MIT, it ensures that information is safe and well-organised. 

This is the first framework to integrate live data with a focus on ethics, AI, and crucial sectors like the built environment, energy, and infrastructure. 

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 17, this approach supports the development of smart cities, making our urban spaces more efficient and sustainable through global partnerships and collaboration.

COO & Founding Team

STEPS

STEPS is a smart city investment fund which provides municipalities and local regions with finance for regeneration and sustainable infrastructure projects. 

Its unique data-led blended finance approach includes green bonds, equity investments, and loans, to enable tailored solutions for local development with its primary goal to strengthen local economies and benefit entire communities and regions.

Founder

Generationally Yours

The #1 ESG Podcast focused on sustainability, real estate and tech across generations.

Guests Include: Sir Robert McAlpine, Lloyds Bank, Barratt Homes, OakNorth Bank, WGBCSD, NHS, Flight Story, UKRI, Channel 4 Project Home and more.

Co-Host

Waxelene

Waxelene is a sustainable natural skincare brand, which has received unsolicited endorsements from A-list celebrities like Hilaria Baldwin, Halle Berry, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Aldridge, and Gigi Hadid.

And 1000s of 5-star reviews, 100 million social media impressions. 

It has a patented aeration process has been scientifically proven to be highly effective in addressing eczema and catering to the needs of sensitive skin. 

Approximately >$2M units sold & approx $5M sales to date.

Lead Investor

World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

The Smart Cities Board of the WBAF focuses on developing intelligent urban environments. It leverages advanced technologies and innovative financial solutions to enhance city efficiency, sustainability, and liveability. By collaborating with public, private, and academic sectors, the board aims to address urban challenges and promote interconnected systems for improved quality of life and economic growth.

Smart Cities Board

Senator For United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CEO of ELIXR | MSc | Global Top 100 Women in Tech | Senator @ WBAF | Ft. Business Insider, Forbes etc. 🦄

Catalina Valentino (MSc) is the Group CEO of ELIXR, a global smart city group transforming cities through technology, finance, and data. She is also a Member of the Advisory Board for the €200m Climate Tech Fund Una Terra and the Clean Energy Business Council MENA.

ELIXR works with partners like the NHS, Lloyds Bank, UK & Saudi Governments and NYCHA to drive data-driven regeneration, unlocking £1bn in development value in the UK. 
Its ecosystem has also enabled the first-ever live data-linked loan and is building the world’s first fully digitised carbon credit market—redefining how cities grow, finance, and decarbonise.

Her journey began at 11, when she earned her first A* GCSE, then started a BA at 16, and an MSc at 19—launching her corporate career along the way. She later founded “Pivot”, her first company; securing a six-figure investment, scaling to <20 team members, and winning several industry awards.

Since, she has been awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 and Global Top 100 Women in Tech 2023 for her work with ELIXR. And is a globally recognised speaker for Forbes, the United Nations, LEAP, the World Economic Forum, and more. 🎤

CEO & Co-Founder

Building unicorns 🦄. 
Next-Gen Sustainable Tech Incubator/ VC.

🍩 Reported on the 2023 Women's World Cup for Live Now From FOX to 20,000+ viewers.
🍩 Sports Reporter on BBC Asian Network, discussing latest updates.

Presenter & Interviewer

Islam Channel

Presenter / Reporter

🍩 Produced Islam Channel's first ever LIVE broadcast during the 2024 UK General Election, this required me to contact guests, conduct vast research, identify graphics for the show, and keep up to date with news developments through the night.

Assistant Producer

🍩 Researcher and script-writer for 'Haji Heroes' TV series.
🍩 Managed sound mixer during coverage of King Charles III's Coronation.
🍩 Scripted and narrated episode 13 of Islam Channel's 'Footsteps of Ibrahim' series.

Production Intern / Researcher

B Radio - Hampshire & Surrey

🍩 Present a weekday evening discussing topical news & celebrity stories!
🍩 On B Radio 106.5FM Mon-Thu 8pm-11am.
🍩 Edit Morning Breakfast Show using Adobe Audition.
🍩 Host and co-produce 'Workplace Takeover' podcast where I interview local business owners.

Radio Presenter

BCOMS

🍩 Interviewed ex-professional footballer Samir Nasri along with respective presenters, Rhyanna Parara and Alex Aljoe whilst attending the Media Lounge at the Emirates Stadium.
🍩 Attended Formula One Masterclass at Formula One’s Biggin Hall offices, attending seminars about the different roles in the company and hearing more about the organisation and its work.

Social Media Presenter & Content Creator

Klowt

🍩 Produce Branded by Amelia Sordell Podcast. 
🍩 Source and research suitable guests for the Podcast.
🍩 Presenting on the company's social media channels to over 40,000 followers.
🍩 Conduct street interviews in Central London around topics including celebrity culture.

Social Media Presenter & Podcast Producer

🍩 Search #TareksYearAtKlowt on the LinkedIn search to see what I got up to in my first 6 months at Klowt!

Social Media Presenter & Marketing Executive

Me, Myself And Hopefully...You?

Having started University during the Pandemic and being unable to meet as many people as I'd have liked, I decided to make my own University experience by starting a Podcast! I sit down with guests from all walks of life to tell me more about the stories they created along their journey and share the lessons learned along the way.

🍩 Achieved approximately 5,500 views and 1,500 listens by conducting interviews with influencers, actors, and athletes.
🍩 Recruited over 40+ guests to appear on the podcast by developing effective working relationships with representatives/agents and using excellent communication skills to convince their clients to collaborate. 
🍩 Monitor media trends within industries including business and finance to identify suitable guests.
🍩 Conducted 35 interviews which involved doing a vast amount of independent research beforehand.

Podcast Host

Farnham Town Football Club

Media Assistant

News UK

🍩 Shadowed Drive Time Show on talkSPORT, assisting the team before and during the show.
🍩 Used WordPress to write articles for The Sun Online on breaking news with some pieces reaching 15,000+ views.
🍩 Strengthened understanding of SEO when writing explainer articles for football and Formula 1.

Intern

LFG Sports

🍩 Conducted street interviews with football fans outside of Wembley Stadium, ahead of England vs France in the World Cup.

Sports Presenter

OK! Magazine

Social Media Editor

I try and looking skinni on camera 🎥 Freelance Sport & Entertainment Presenter 🎤 Doughnut Enthusiast 🍩

👋 Hey, stalking my LinkedIn Profile are ya' 🤨 - well since you're already here - welcome to the Life (Career) of Tarek!

🎙️I started my own podcast in my first year at university because I was stressing about not knowing what I wanted to do with my life 😭

✨ 40+ episodes, 7,000+ views & 1,400+ listens later, I realised that I LOVE presenting!

🧑‍🎓 But before I start hosting Match of the Day, I've got to finish my History and International Relations degree at the University of Reading. 

💅 I host an evening show on B Radio whilst freelancing as a Presenter and Assistant Producer (I know...it's a lot...Pepsi Max gets me through most days) 😭

🍪 Interesting fact about me - I once ate 12 SUBWAY COOKIES in ONE sitting along with a foot-long meatball marinara (more concerning than interesting 🥴) 

👀 So, if you're looking for an enthusiastic, up-and-coming, young presenter who's also dabbled in podcasting, live interviewing, blogging & TikToking, (and can eat way too much food) - then hit me up I'd love to work with you!

🍩 P.S. if you send a connection invite without telling me your favourite doughnut.....we can't be friends 😳

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