Projects
Co-founder

The Pool Marbella

A private members' hub for founders, creatives and international operators on the Costa del Sol. Community, deal flow and meaningful connection.

The Pool Marbella

The Pool Marbella is inspired by the intimacy and cultural depth of Soho House, but built for a different audience: entrepreneurs, investors, artists and executives who have chosen Southern Europe as their base.

We bring people together through invitation-led membership, curated dinners, roundtables, cultural programming and strategic introductions. The focus is not workspace; it is community, deal flow and meaningful connection. The rule is that nobody sells. That single rule is why people keep coming back.

I lead strategy, positioning, brand development, member acquisition, partnerships, event curation and revenue. The Pool has become a meeting point for high-calibre talent relocating to Southern Europe, helping members expand networks, create partnerships and accelerate growth in a trusted, design-led setting.

Timeline

  1. 2022

    Founded in Marbella. First dinner, twelve people, one long table.

  2. 2023

    Two gatherings a year. First members from outside Spain.

  3. 2025

    Introduced a small grants pot for members' side projects.

Current status

Two gatherings per year plus an always-on group. Membership by introduction only. This is the most enjoyable thing I do.

Years
2022 — present
Role
Co-founder
Status
Active