BioVanessa is a commercial strategist with 20+ years experience in growth, strategy, marcomms and innovation. Vanessa is the Founder of Creative Horizons, supporting organisations develop creativity, innovation, and leadership capabilities, by leveraging music and dance based learning practices. She is also currently on the Advisory Board for NZ FinTech Wych, a member of the Board of Trustees for the New Zealand Dance Company, is an advisor and investor with Antler Australia, a startup coach and mentor for The Founders Institute and Ministry of Awesome, and is a Strategic Advisor to Creative Caring Australia. In 2018, Vanessa was recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech, recognising her work founding the Finnie Awards and Intersekt FinTech Festival.
RoleStartup Advisor and Founder of Intersekt
LinkedInhttps://nz.linkedin.com/in/vanessaronanpearce
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