The son of a mechanic and a seamstress, he was born in a humble neighborhood on the outskirts of Madrid.
From childhood, he lived with a restless mind. His difficulty concentrating—something he would later identify as ADHD—caused him suffering, but it also became a powerful driving force. That difference was the spark that enabled him to launch ventures, create, and reinvent himself, even when things did not always go according to plan.
At the age of 18, he launched his first business alongside his high school principal—the very person who had told him, "You aren't cut out for academics, but you have a real talent for connecting with people." That advice shaped his path.
Since then, he has founded more than 20 businesses, including entertainment and dining venues, a record label, a printing company, a construction firm, a real estate agency, and *Valor de Ley*, one of Spain's first digital marketing consultancies.
Today, he serves as an external board member for several companies and leads six businesses across sectors such as hospitality, education, retail, investment, and consulting. He is also a founding partner of *Exporetail*, the world's largest Ibero-American retail trade fair.
His business activities have always been accompanied by a deep social commitment. He serves as a trustee for six foundations and is the President of the *Vivofácil* Foundation, where he devotes much of his time to driving charitable projects. His career has earned him over 30 awards recognizing both his business impact and his philanthropic work.
Cipri is considered a leading expert on Relational Intelligence; he is an international speaker and the author of two best-selling books published by Planeta—both of which are 100% charitable initiatives:
• El Libro del Networking (The Networking Book): Now in its 23rd edition, it has become the definitive Spanish-language reference work on networking.
• Sawubona: Now in its 7th edition, this book delves into the importance of truly seeing and recognizing other people. His philosophy is summed up in a concept he created himself: “Networking with heart.” For Cipri, human relationships are the true driving force behind any success, whether personal or business-related.
That is why he defines himself as a “People SEO”: someone who does not seek to shine personally, but rather to position others, bring them into the spotlight, open paths for them, and make things happen.
More than just an entrepreneur, Cipri Quintas is an architect of relationships, a builder of bridges between people, and a leading figure in uniting technology, business, and humanity to build a purposeful future.
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