Valentina Facundo Peñaloza

Valentina Facundo Peñaloza is an experienced professional in innovation consulting and business development, currently serving as an Innovation Consultant at Connect Bogotá Región since June 2020. Previously, Valentina worked as a Senior Professional at the Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, where contributions were made to the Dirección Especialización Inteligente. Valentina has also held roles as a Junior Business Consultant at ACCIÓ, assisting a local startup in developing business strategies, and as an Innovation Consultant at Connect Bogotá Región, supporting the implementation of the Smart Specialization Strategy for the Bogotá region. Earlier experience includes a Junior Associate position at Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados Abogados, where legal expertise was applied in corporate matters, and as a Co-Founder & Manager of an art gallery promoting young artists in Bogotá. Valentina's academic background includes a Master in International Management from EADA Business School and a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad de Los Andes, complemented by a minor in management.