About Nova

For Novas, by Novas

Nova is the professional network that connects the most talented people in the world. Unlike LinkedIn or other networks, access is merit-based: every member goes through a rigorous selection process to join.

The Nova team at the 2026 company retreat

25,000+: vetted members
80+: countries
140+: nationalities
30+: active cities

Our Manifesto

What we believe

The Nova network is built upon one universal truth: talent is everywhere, opportunity is not

We envision a world where everyone's potential is defined solely by their talent and merit, not by their background, place of birth, or luck.

We recognize that our talents and achievements can be used to make a positive impact on the world. We strive to be role models, inspiring others through our actions and upholding the trust placed in us.

We embrace a growth mindset and recognize that learning is a lifelong journey and actively seek opportunities for acquiring new knowledge, honing skills, and pushing the boundaries of our capabilities.

We believe that collaboration among exceptional individuals can drive human potential forward, spark innovation, and create lasting change.

By coming together, we aim to create a global community of exceptional individuals who work collaboratively to advance human potential, foster innovation, and make a lasting positive impact on our world.

“Talent is spread broadly, but opportunities are not”

Alberto Pupuli, Nova member

Mission

To find, empower, and connect the most talented people in the world through a merit-based professional network.

Vision

To make the world more merit-based.

How we got here

2020

Nova is founded

Andrea Marino and Ramón Rodrigáñez found Nova across Italy and Spain. Two countries from the first day, which is why the network was never built around one city.
2022

The brand you see today

The rebranding, and the identity the network still carries.
2025

EUR 3.2M Seed Round

Backed by CDP Venture Capital, BY Venture Partners and Doha Tech Angels. The round that paid for building the second engine, Nova Recruiter.
2026

Nova Recruiter, and our first acquisition

We launch an AI sourcing platform that searches 800M+ public profiles, and we acquire Revenue Squared, Spain's leading community for B2B sales professionals.

Two sides, one network

Our platform connects over 25,000 top professionals across 80+ countries, and helps more than 1,000 of the world's best companies find and engage top talent through Nova Recruiter, our AI-powered sourcing tool.

The two sides feed each other. The quality of the members is what makes Nova Recruiter better than any database, and the companies bring members opportunities they wouldn't have reached on their own.

The people running it

The people leading each part of the company.

Andrea Marino

CEO & Co-founder
Ramón Rodrigáñez

CEO & Co-founder
Lars-Henrik Friis Molin

Co-founder
Elías Casado

Chief of Staff
Cristian García

Chief Product Officer
Williams Aguilera

Chief Technology Officer
Iván Pérez

Tech Lead
Javier Caldera

Head of Product
Juanjo Moreno

Head of Sales
María Varela

Head of B2C
Marina Córcoles

Head of Delivery
Sij Cassián

Head of Marketing

Where we are

Two offices, one network that doesn't care where you live.

Madrid: Our operational headquarters, and home to The Nova House, our coworking and event space. Visit The Nova House
Milan: Our Italian office, and the base for one of the network's biggest communities.

Nova's parent company is registered in Sweden.

What every member signs

All Nova members, upon acceptance, are required to accept and pledge to uphold the following 5 principles, which are meant to drive the network's behaviors and norms.

We preserve and foster a network of excellent individuals

Our community connects the top 3% of global talent, based on merit. Our members' excellence is what distinguishes Nova from other networks and professional platforms. Therefore, it's the members' shared responsibility to ensure we maintain the highest talent quality standards.
Preserving and fostering the network quality means not only nominating individuals you admire and deem excellent but also reporting any behavior or member that goes against the community's values.
We support each other towards the next big goal

We understand that our collective strength lies in our diverse community's perspectives and experiences. Through collaboration, encouragement, and support, we create an environment that empowers every member to reach their full potential.
Nova members support each other to the best of their abilities by offering direct or indirect help, guidance, and knowledge. We expect members to open doors to each other and make available resources or people that can bring a fellow Nova closer to their life goals. This could mean helping Novas join your company, connect with an expert in your network, offer career advice or welcome them as newcomers to your city.
We do not spam and are transparent in our solicitation
Unlike other platforms, at Nova, we are creating a network where top talent can manage their contacts and careers in a relevant way. We are building a trusted community based on transparency of solicitation where it's easy to filter through the noise and where quality matters over quantity. Thus, as a Nova member, you commit to:
- Request connections with care, under your own name, and with respect for other members' time and agendas, which are typically very busy.
- Be transparent about the reasons for your solicitation in your connection requests (because you already know each other, to ask for advice, to offer a job, to sell your products and services, to raise money, to buy as a client, etc.)
- Do not solicit other members outside of the platform using the Nova membership as a claim of mutual connection and hide second intentions.
- Be open and respectful with a potential gentle decline and avoid spamming members with communications inside and outside of the platform.
We treat each other with respect, openness, and kindness

At Nova, we treat each other with respect and kindness. We are open to different opinions and perspectives, we embrace our differences and approach every conversation with a genuine desire to include and support one another as part of the same community.
We refrain from offensive or aggressive behavior and do not judge on gender, ethnicity, religion, political views, sexuality, or physicality.
We expect all our members to be aware of the impact individual views and beliefs have on one's ability to interpret reality, acknowledging therefore our own limitations and biases.
We uphold the highest ethical standards and lead by example

At Nova, we uphold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and we abide by the laws of the countries where we live. Since each of us acts as a representative of the network, we lead by example so that our collective image can be a source of inspiration for the rest of society.
Every Nova member adheres to and upholds the community principles and is aware that gross negligence of any of them will lead to membership termination.