Laura Carnicelli is an experienced professional currently serving as an Account Director at Aalto University Executive Education Ltd since March 2019, where collaboration with leading Finnish corporations focuses on developing effective learning and business strategies primarily in R&D intensive sectors. Laura also functions as a Senior Program Manager at Aalto EE, overseeing programs related to entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to these roles, Laura has been a lecturer at the University of Helsinki since 2015, teaching a Biotech Commercialization course designed around the lean startup framework. As a partner at Courage Ventures, Laura contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem through workshops and training for startups and corporates. Previous positions include mentorship roles, project management, and research, complemented by a strong educational background with degrees from Aalto University, Università Bocconi, and Helia.