Meet Mercedes Cebrian Mercedes, the tech genius who turned her background in sports management into a trailblazing career in the tech industry.
Mercedes Cebrian
Founder & CEO of Parkron
Have you ever wondered about the minds behind the apps that make urban life more efficient? Meet Mercedes Cebrian, the Founder and CEO of Parkron, the UAE’s first Smart City parking app. With a background in sports management and an entrepreneurial mindset, Mercedes made a bold shift into the tech space—pioneering innovative solutions for urban mobility.
From leaving behind a 17-year career in high-performance sports to launching a tech company from the ground up, Mercedes’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.
About this Episode
Host Hilmarie Hutchison uncovers Mercedes’s inspiring journey from Spain to the UK and eventually to the UAE. This episode explores:
- How she navigated a male-dominated tech industry as a female CEO
- Her vision for Parkron and urban mobility in the UAE
- Challenges of transitioning from sports to tech
- Advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs in tech
- The mindset that fuels her continued success
Whether you’re a startup founder, innovator, or advocate for diversity in tech, Mercedes’s story is one to remember.
“I wanted to do something that made me happy. I just wanted to be out there and be satisfied regardless of the country, city, or language.”
Mercedes Cebrian
“Everyone in this world is a teacher, regardless of where they come from”
Mercedes Cebrian
Show highlights
“Everything is possible with the right amount of discipline and the right mindset.”
Mercedes Cebrian
“You have to keep learning and to keep yourself up to date with the latest trends.”
Mercedes Cebrian
Useful Links
Website: https://parkron.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkron_uae/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ParkronInternational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedes-cebrian/
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