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Yolanda PalaciosYP

Yolanda Palacios

Supermalter

Fractional CMO & Strategic Marketing Consultant

€440/day
9 projects
Barcelona, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Yolanda

With over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising and communications, I bring a powerful combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution. I work as a Fractional CMO, Consultant and Mentor helping startups and SMEs unlock sustainable growth through tailored marketing strategies and operational excellence.
Strong track record leading marketing for high-growth companies, 8 years as Head of Marketing at Deliveroo and Stuart Delivery, and hands-on experience helping 130+ startups across Spain, Europe and LatAm scale with clarity and measurable results.

Why work with me?
  • Proven track record scaling startups from the initial idea or MVP to growth stage.
  • Experience across B2B and B2C models in SaaS, tech, e-commerce, logistics, tourism, health, hospitality and more.
  • Ability to design full-funnel marketing strategies (organic + paid) with clear KPIs.
  • Strong focus on efficiency: I maximise results with limited resources.
  • Strategic direction with hands-on execution, from messaging to campaign execution.
  • I empower your team with the tools, clarity and focus they need to succeed.

Expertise & Experience
  • Strategic Marketing: Go-to-market plans, value proposition design, and positioning.
  • Growth and scale strategies: Funnel planning, channel mix, content & paid media coordination.
  • Mentorship: Mentor at Wayra (Telefónica), Impact Hub and Barcelona Activa
  • Education: Lecturer in Strategic Marketing at ESERP, ESEI and Barcelona Activa

How I can help you
  • Define or refine your marketing strategy to stand out from competitors
  • Strengthen your value proposition and positioning
  • Design a high-performing acquisition funnel with profitable organic & paid campaigns
  • Prioritise initiatives when resources are limited
  • Validate your product/service with real target users
  • Build an efficient go-to-market strategy
  • Accelerate growth with a clear and sustainable marketing plan
  • Create your commercial and/or investor pitch
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Catalan

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Marketing 2 Grow
    Strategic Marketing Advisor & Founder
    February 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Strategic marketing consultant, mentor and fractional CMO. Contributed to the success of 130+ startups & SMBs by focusing on cost-effective marketing solutions, maximising growth and operational efficiency in industries including SaaS, ecommerce, travel, hospitality, health & wellness, education, beauty tech, logistics, and legaltech.

    Fractional CMO / External Marketing Director
    · Craft consumer-focused marketing strategies aligned with business objectives to achieve scalable, profitable growth.
    · Develop and optimise marketing budgets and planning structures, prioritising initiatives with the highest ROI.
    · Build and execute integrated marketing and content strategies across digital and offline channels to boost brand visibility and drive conversions.
    · Conduct in-depth competitor benchmarking and customer insight analysis to define and strengthen unique selling propositions.
    · Create internationalisation processes, brand positioning and GTM strategies for new markets.
    · Collaborate on pitch decks for investors, commercial storytelling and brand positioning.

    Marketing Consultant & Mentor for Startups and SMBs
    · Certified mentor working with top accelerators such as Barcelona Activa (Women Mentoring Programme), Impact Hub, Wayra (Telefónica) and more, empowering founders through strategic and hands-on mentoring.
    · Share actionable insights and strategies with mentees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking

    Strategic Digital Marketing Professor
    • Lecturer in Strategic Digital Marketing at ESEI and ESERP Business Schools, empowering future marketing professionals to develop strategic thinking and execution skills.
    · Provides practical entrepreneurship training at Barcelona Activa, Wayra, and S2 Xpeed, helping founders accelerate growth with actionable marketing frameworks.
    Startup mentor Startup marketing Digital Marketing Fractional CMO Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Impact Hub Madrid
    Marketing Mentor
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    March 2024 - Today (2 years and 3 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    In my mentorship role at Impact Hub, I specialise in guiding startups across diverse sectors, including SaaS, Biotech, Cybersecurity for B2B, and various eCommerce and natural exotic beverages for B2C. My focus is on:
    • Guiding startups in crafting compelling digital marketing strategies to accelerate growth.
    • Mentoring in leadership and team dynamics, fostering environments that encourage strategic thinking and high performance.
    • Crafting dynamic market penetration strategies for startups in competitive landscapes.
    • Offering hands-on guidance for impactful customer acquisition and brand awareness initiatives tailored for both B2B and B2C markets.
  • Barcelona Activa
    Marketing Mentor for Women
    December 2023 - Today (2 years and 6 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    As a mentor in the Women Mentoring Program at Barcelona Activa, I specialise in providing targeted guidance and advice to empower women in their professional and personal development, with a focus on mentoring in the field of Marketing.
    • Focus on strategic marketing guidance for women-led startups
    • Tailor mentorship for skill development and confidence building
    • Commitment to aiding entrepreneurs in navigating business complexities
    • Facilitate an inclusive space for female entrepreneurs to thrive and succeed
    • Empower women through skill development and network expansion

Reviews

5.0

Out of 1 rating

J

Jordi

Wayra - INCIBE

Reviewed on 8/26/2025

¡Un placer trabajar con Yolanda como mentora de startups!

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Education

  • Advertising and Public Relations Degree
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    1990
    Advertising and Public Relations

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