A multi-lingual innovation and international partnerships advisor with a technical background, I am passionate about international collaborations and leading projects with a strong tech focus. As an Innovation Advisor, I work with startups, government, non-profits and established companies to help them identify and drive strategic innovation, growth and transformation opportunities and help these stakeholders access strategic programs, mentorship, venture capital and partnerships.A programmer by training, I speak nerd quite fluently (in addition to 5 languages). I'm also a gregarious networker and international collaborator, very curious to hear what makes startups and innovators globally tick. I combine my inner nerd and networker effortlessly, always on the lookout for below-the-radar innovations that will blow up in five years. I believe that innovation occurs during collaborations from totally unexpected connections and my strength is in making those connections happen and scaling these innovations to the greatest public good.My motto: laugh often, work hard, make big things happen!Areas of specialty: Gaming and Social Media Food Sciences, Agriculture, FoodTech and AgTechFinTechRoboticsLife Sciences and HealthInnovation, Startups and Entrepreneurship.