Francisco Santolo, the startup hacker in Madrid

Mujeres & Cia / Daniel Simon
October 2019

Francisco Santolo arrives in Madrid with his Scalabl Academy, bringing a proven methodology tested in cities around the world to design scalable business models without risk or initial investment. With training at top universities and a trajectory that took him across dozens of countries, Santolo proposes a disruptive approach that combines technology, market validation and global networking.

<a href='https://www.franciscosantolo.com' style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francisco <a href='https://www.franciscosantolo.com' style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Santolo</a></a>, the startup hacker in Madrid

Francisco Santolo, known as the startup hacker, arrived in Madrid with his Scalabl Academy to share a methodology that is transforming the way businesses are created around the world. The Spanish capital thus joined a growing list of cities that have received this innovative business training proposal.

Santolo's journey around the world is impressive. His methodology has been presented and applied in cities such as Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Sao Paulo, Miami, New York, London, Barcelona and now Madrid. In each of these cities, local entrepreneurs have found in Scalabl a concrete tool to turn ideas into scalable businesses.

The central proposal of the Scalabl Academy is clear and direct: learn to design business models that can scale without the need for large initial investments and with the lowest possible risk. This is achieved through a methodical market validation process, where each hypothesis is tested before committing significant resources. The result is a proven business model ready to grow.

Santolo's academic background supports his proposal. With studies at top-tier universities and practical experience spanning multiple industries and markets, he combines academic rigor with entrepreneurial vision. His approach is not theoretical: each concept translates into practical tools that participants apply during the training itself.

Mujeres y Cia highlights that Santolo's arrival in Madrid represents a unique opportunity for Spanish entrepreneurs seeking an alternative path to the traditional startup model. In an ecosystem where access to venture capital remains limited for many, the Scalabl methodology offers a viable path to building solid businesses without depending on external financing.

The Scalabl Academy call in Madrid was a summons to all those who want to undertake intelligently, reducing risks and maximizing opportunities. Santolo demonstrated once again that scalable entrepreneurship is not a Silicon Valley privilege, but a real possibility for anyone willing to learn and apply the right methodology.

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