Vanessa Fajardo currently serves as an intern in the Venture Capital division at Fidelidade and as an ambassador for Startup Portugal. Previously, Fajardo was a Venture Capital Analyst at Basinghall Partners, where activities included supporting early-stage B2B startups and conducting due diligence on investments. Earlier experience includes internships at Hub Udep, where coordination of innovative events took place, and B Venture Capital, focusing on startup analysis for investment potential. As a Teaching Assistant at Universidad de Piura, Fajardo developed a practical Business Innovation course and delivered engaging lectures. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Nova School of Business and Economics, a Master's degree in Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation from Universidad de Salamanca, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad de Piura, among others.