Vanessa has over 15 years of experience as an innovation, venturing & design consultant. With a Master's in Innovation & Design, she has delved deeply into the fascinating world of design thinking, innovation strategy, ecosystem innovation and enterprise activation. 

She is currently CEO of two tech-rich start-ups, as well as delivering a portfolio of innovation and change projects to public and private sector clients through her own consultancy - including an accelerator programme for academics in North East England.