Karina Romano

I’m a communication and marketing strategist who believes in the power of ideas to build community and drive change. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across brands, startups, and social impact initiatives, always with a focus on people, culture, and growth. At Taika Translations (https://www.taikatranslations.com/), I lead marketing for a company that helps clients like Apple, Deloitte, and the US Navy communicate across 300+ languages. I’m also the Chapter Director at Startup Grind BH, where I connect local founders to global networks, and the co-founder of both Smart Neves and Agência Patrono projects born from a desire to democratize access to innovation and entrepreneurship. For me, marketing is less about selling and more about creating real connections. I like to think of it as...