As the Director of for the New Ventures, Inês leads the venture backbone of Innovate Calgary, working closely with all Innovation Hubs. This involves managing high-impact professional development and funding opportunities for high-potential technology-driven innovations and innovators. With a positive and entrepreneurial mindset, Inês has shaped the future of industries and corporations and is a natural strategist and creator. She is passionate about driving ecosystem growth and is on a mission to shape Calgary’s narrative by fostering human and institutional collaboration. Inês also finds immense joy in mentoring young professionals through the navigation of their professional development and the future of work.
Expertise and background:
- MD, Faculty of Medicine of Oporto University, Portugal
- MBA, Católica Porto Business School, Portugal
- Board of Directors for the National Young Entrepreneur Association, Portugal
- Behavioral, psychological and coaching training, multiple institutions
- Professional Development Manager, McKinsey
- Head of Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Fraunhofer Portugal
- Partner & Chief Inspiration Officer, human
- Career Coach, Learning Facilitator & Keynote Speaker, Chaperone
- Co-Founder / Head of Partnerships & Strategy, Starcompower
- Medical Manager & Legal Safety Officer, Daiichi-Sankyo
- Change Management Manager (and others), Philip Morris International
- Multiple side quests that added up to a creative career and happy life