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@edalvarado Profile Picture Ed Alvarado
Raised in CDMX(🇲🇽), grew up in Kansas(🇺🇸), home in Europe(🇪🇺).

Did you know that once upon a time Freud, Stalin, Trotsky, Tito, and Hitler all lived within a few kilometers from each other? In retrospect, it's crazy to think that they might have crossed paths at some point (as they surely did, without knowing it), but at the time they would never have realized it themselves.

With that in mind, I created this page so that I can connect with people that I have randomly crossed paths with along the way. Perhaps only once in our lives. But you never know what might come out of it. If you have landed here, then you probably saw my Linkedin, Instagram, or most likely ran into one of my networking cards. And this means that we have already crossed paths either digitally or physically... so let's build on that.

Whether we have met personally, professionally, or not at all [yet], feel free to reach out to me on whatever platform works best for you. I've included some info about me on this page in case it helps you find topics to talk about.

Quick Intro

Professionally, I graduated with degrees in Economics & Philosophy and a Master in International Relations. I have spent time at consulates, embassies (with some meetings at the UN and OSCE), a med-tech startup, commercial drones, and some freelance writing and translation. Although these professional experiences may seem entirely random and sporadic, they have all centered on Communications and Marketing, and they have allowed me to work around the world 🌎 and meet some fantastic people.

Personally, I have lived in 7 countries, which has allowed me to learn English, Spanish, German and Italian. I consider myself an ambivert, and the last time I took a Meyers-Briggs I got INTJ (though I was always INFP). I'm not into zodiac signs, but I know many people are, so I guess I'll just tell you I am a sea creature with pincers and I was born in the year of the snake 🐍.

My hobbies include Diplomacy (board game), Basketball 🏀, and apparently I'm taking a stab at learning some Mandarin? Let's see if that last one becomes more than a temporary hobby.

Conference Presentations

Thanks to work and projects, I've been fortunate enough to deliver some keynote speeches and presentations around the world. Whether it be commercial drones, medtech, or international law and diplomacy, here are a few highlights.

(Note: since the links are external, I am unable to control changes that the various organizations make to their websites, therefore some links may be broken or outdated)

Where I've been

Most of us like to travel and it is an easy topic to connect about, so here's a map of the countries I've been to (as of June 2025).I should also note that I prefer quality over quanity, so I prefer in-depth experiences rather than ticking off boxes to claim I have been to X number of countries (e.g. I have been to Malta 4 times and have seen almost all of the country).

Where I have lived: US 13 years, Mexico 12, Germany 6, Austria 3, Bolivia 1, Italy 6 months, Belgium 2 months.

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