Meet the Team

Ciempiés is a cultural and editorial venture, born from the intersection of our desire to create, our passion for what we do, and our friendship. It was founded by Maui Barone, Erika Cosenza, Javier Rey, and Wenceslao Zuloaga. But of course a centipede has more than just four legs! That's why we are supported by an amazing group of highly professional human beings.

We are a multidisciplinary team with the experience and the expertise needed in every step of content creation, from the very drafting until the selection of the publishing format. And we love to share what we know, and to learn from other people. To enrich each other, that's the aim of our workshops and activities.

At Ciempiés, we truly believe cooperation, collaboration and sharing ideas enrich, inspire, energize us—it's an invitation to play and have a good time. That's the secret of success as we conceive it: recovering laughter and joy; regaining playfulness; reclaiming enjoyment; celebrating every step we take.

Founders

Maui Barone, cofundadora de Ciempiés. Está de tres cuartos de perfil con los brazos cruzados y sonríe. Tiene tez blanca y el cabello largo, liso y de color castaño.

Everybody calls me Maui, so I guess I could say that's my official name. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2017, hoping for a better future, I decided to move to Barcelona.

Traveling and knowing new places had always been my passion, but then in 2020 the covid pandemic came along, and I re-connected with writing and published my first novel Donde quiero estar.

Erika Cosenza, cofundadora de Ciempiés, sonríe a la cámara. Lleva los cabellos lisos a la altura de los hombros y de color morado. Tiene puesto un foulard verde que le cubre el el torso casi por completo. Usa gafas.

I'm energetic, curious and an exasperating early-rising. I'm a feminist and laicist activist, and I work towards respectful and inclusive communication. I believe in putting my profession at the service of the causes I consider to be fair.

At Ciempiés, I'm responsible for the feminist book clubs and give talks, seminars and courses on translation, feminism, non sexist language and inclusive communication.

Javier Rey, cofundador de Ciempiés

I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I got my journalism degree. For over ten years I honored my trade working for news outlets in Argentina and Spain, covering a variety of topics.

When all the doors were shut on the possibility to perform my job with dignity, I undertook a new career as business rep. As I didn't want to see a traitor on the mirror, I decided to keep writing, and thus started my journey as an author.

Wenceslao Zuloaga, cofundador de Ciempiés. Lleva la cabeza rapada, tiene piel aceitunada y es delgado. En la foto está vestido con un polo en tonos grises azulados y mira de frente a la cámara.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I live and breathe math, electronics and IT. At Ciempiés, I'm in charge of all things technical—those things you won't know exist, unless they stop working.

But nerdy stuff is not all there is in life: besides programming, math, and experimenting with Arduinos and 3D printing, other things brighten my days: running, swimming, diving and little gardening.

Contributors