Maria Daet is a highly educated and experienced business professional with a diverse skill set spanning from fashion styling to startup operations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies, majoring in Japanese Studies, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, majoring in Legal Management, from De La Salle University. She also studied Japanese language and culture at Waseda University and participated in the Kyoto Startup Summer Program at Kyoto Institute of Technology.

Maria continued her education by pursuing an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from Alliance Manchester Business School, where she is currently a Full-Time MBA Candidate, Class of 2022. She was also a Forté Foundation Fellow and has held various leadership roles, including CMO at Slush and Head of Global Startup Operations at Techsauce.

Alongside her academic achievements, Maria has gained valuable hands-on experience working for startups and businesses in marketing and operations roles, such as Public Relations Consultant at OMG Network, Editorial Marketing Intern at Primer Media Inc., and Board Member at VMD Construction/Royal Mining & Minerals Intertrade.

Maria's expertise includes marketing, startup operations, public relations, and Japanese language and culture. She has a keen interest in supporting startups and promoting innovation.