I'm Daniel Marin, a Johannesburg-born, Madrid-based entrepreneur and finance professional who loves turning data into stories and turning ideas into action. I build and scale value through marketing, financial planning, and creative production, leading teams and guiding clients from concept to impact. I’m driven by curiosity and a constant urge to learn, teach, and solve real-world problems. I’m passionate about ESG, sustainability, and helping non-profits and startups grow with smart analytics, compelling visuals, and practical financial planning. When I’m not building dashboards or editing videos, you’ll find me collaborating with others, exploring new markets, and dreaming up the next project.

Daniel Marin

I'm Daniel Marin, a Johannesburg-born, Madrid-based entrepreneur and finance professional who loves turning data into stories and turning ideas into action. I build and scale value through marketing, financial planning, and creative production, leading teams and guiding clients from concept to impact. I’m driven by curiosity and a constant urge to learn, teach, and solve real-world problems. I’m passionate about ESG, sustainability, and helping non-profits and startups grow with smart analytics, compelling visuals, and practical financial planning. When I’m not building dashboards or editing videos, you’ll find me collaborating with others, exploring new markets, and dreaming up the next project.

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I’m Daniel Marin, a Johannesburg-born, Madrid-based entrepreneur and finance professional who loves turning data into stories and turning ideas into action. I build and scale value through marketing, financial planning, and creative production, leading teams and guiding clients from concept to impact. I’m driven by curiosity and a constant urge to learn, teach, and solve real-world problems.

I’m passionate about ESG, sustainability, and helping non-profits and startups grow with smart analytics, compelling visuals, and practical financial planning. When I’m not building dashboards or editing videos, you’ll find me collaborating with others, exploring new markets, and dreaming up the next project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Finance Alliance Member at The Finance Alliance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Member for ongoing CPD and knowledge-sharing events to empower financial managers with networking and collaboration opportunities.
Client Success Manager at Strategy2Growth, LLC
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Managed the grant service for clients, onboarding new non-profits, analyzed grant performance, and reported outcomes. Built and maintained client relationships, tracked KPIs in Excel, and coordinated with the team using various CRM tools to ensure ongoing value delivery.
Junior Account Manager at Strategy2Growth, LLC
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Trainee role supporting Growth and Marketing for US-based clients. Monitored Google Ads Grant performance for non-profits, onboarded new clients, analyzed grant impact, tracked donations, and reported valuations in Excel. Maintained client relationships and utilized multiple software/CRM systems for ongoing reporting and onboarding.
Founder & CEO at Tenaweb
January 1, 2023 - Present
Video editing and web development agency. Started in 2023 with a team, launched Tenaweb in April 2024, delivering ECom ads, VSLs, YouTube vlog editing, podcast editing, and script writing for 9 retainer clients across USA, Spain, and South Africa. Led creative briefs, production planning, drone/gear investments, and on-set direction to drive performance-based results.
Founder & Tutor at Tutor Simple
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sole proprietor offering finance tutoring. Taught Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Taxation, Statistics and Financial Management Accounting to 5 students in 2023 with 3/5 A grades. Focused on simplifying complex topics and improving student outcomes.
Medical Billing Assistant at Dr. J.P. Arango Incorporated
September 1, 2022 - Present
Part-time freelance role processing medical claims for an orthopaedic surgeon. responsibilities included submitting claims to government funds and medical aids, data entry, and client information handling for various tax purposes.

Education

Secondary School Diploma (IEB) at St. David’s Marist Brothers Inanda, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance at IIE, Varsity College, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Postgraduate Honours in Financial Planning at University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
FP&A in Excel Course at Corporate Finance Learning
January 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024
Microsoft Co-Pilot AI for 365 & ChatGPT for Finance at Nicolas Boucher & Christian Martinez
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Qualifications

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education