Fernando Jardim

Fernando Jardim is an accomplished professional in the startup ecosystem, currently serving as Sales Manager at Startup Genome, where responsibilities include partnering with governments to enhance startup appeal. As Chapter Leader for the Founder Institute, Fernando is structuring the Portuguese chapter of the largest pre-seed startup accelerator globally. In a leadership capacity as President of the Board of Directors at 351 Portuguese Startup Community, Fernando oversees the largest startup community in Portugal, emphasizing volunteerism and initiative support. Additional roles include advisory positions at SXSW and participation in Techstars Community All-Stars as well as the OECD Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy. A seasoned educator, Fernando teaches at Nova School of Business and Economics and serves as a mentor within innovation programs. With a background ranging from marketing campaigns to product development as the founder of Tripr, Fernando Jardim is a recognized leader in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.