Rafael Marrero
Founder and Senior Fellow @ Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute | Advancing Geopolitical Analysis and Policy Research
- Role
- Founder Strategist Senior Analyst Executive Advisor at Rafael Marrero & Company Brands
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rafael Marrero
Dr. Rafael Marrero is the Founder and CEO of Rafael Marrero & Company Brands℠. A graduate of Stanford and Cornell, he brings almost 40 years of experience in private and public sector procurement, supply chain, small business contracting, project and vendor management, and strategic communications.Dr. Marrero has guided thousands of SBA small businesses through government registration, branding, management, and certification, earning him national recognition as a top authority in his field. As a former corporate Vice President at MasTec (NYSE: MTZ)—a Fortune 500 company specializing in telecommunications, energy, and construction—he successfully oversaw a network of 700+ subcontractors and suppliers for projects totaling $1.5 billion.A four-time Amazon international bestselling author, Dr. Marrero wrote \"La salsa secreta del Tío Sam,\" the first Spanish-language guide to federal contracting and entrepreneurship. He is a polyglot, and his expertise extends to media appearances and consultancy, having also served as Latin America Program Manager for By Light Professional IT Services on mission-critical U.S. Department of Defense projects.Dr. Marrero’s proven track record, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to helping small businesses thrive continue to make him a trusted resource and influential leader in government contracting.
Experience
Founder Strategist Senior Analyst Executive Advisor
Rafael Marrero & Company Brands
Feb 2008 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Full scope B2G PR/Media/Marketing/Advertising for GovCons. — Multimedia publishing + book marketing,+ author PR, Marcom for GovCons. — Concierge SBA and DOT certification + registration services.(MSI²)— LATAM + CCP focused geopolitical think tank advancing policy research + strategic intelligence + training + consulting services. & — Third-party risk management + supply chain consultancy. & Supplier of the Year (2016) Top Government Services Companies (2017) Small Business of the Year (2019) Inc. 500 Honoree (2016, 2017) Inc. 50 Best Workplaces in America (2016) Telly Awards: Bronze, Documentary (2023) FABJ - Best TV Series - “Misión Sobrevivir” (2024) AIVA: Communicator Awards, Gold (2024) Nominee/Finalist: Emmy Award - military category (2024)AIVA: Communicator Awards Excellence in Documentary for Film & Video (2025)
Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Tuck MBE Program
2016 — 2016
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative Education-Scaling Program
2019
Stanford University
SCPM, Stanford Advanced Project Management
2006
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Tuck Executive Education - Google Program, Digital Excellence Program
2017
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Certificate, Branding
2019 — 2019
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Post-MBA Level Program, Organizational Leadership
2014
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