About Us

Welcome to Doyle Blackfriars - where startups find the insights, guidance, and resources to turn ideas into successful ventures.

Headquartered in London with an expanding presence in Barcelona, we’re dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and startup teams navigate the complexities of building, scaling, and sustaining a thriving business.

With over 15 years of experience in strategy, digital, marketing, and product growth, our team brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the startup ecosystem.

The Story Behind the Name

The name Doyle Blackfriars comes from our founder’s childhood. It also holds a distinct nod to the United Kingdom and London, the place where the firm was founded.

Meet Our Founder

Maria Elena Martyak is a 15+ year veteran of the marketing world, having lived and worked across 5 continents and 6 countries. She brings a wealth of experience having been a 2x Director of Marketing for multinational firms, and has been a 2x Head of Product Marketing for large-scale brands. 

She has worked with startups, scale ups and large public companies, including Sellics, MM.LaFleur, Johnson & Johnson, Hello Fresh, PrimaryBid and others. In 2023 Maria created Doyle Blackfriars Ltd. to bring her experience to not just one company but to many.

Where We Work

Headquartered in London, UK and with a newly added presence in Barcelona, Spain, we work with startups and founders who have a presence in the UK, EU and USA.