Experienced lead consultant with 6 years of experience and researcher with a valuable background in innovation management and open innovation. I have a proven track record in developing local entrepreneurship ecosystems and communities and offering consultancy to major corporations including Ambev, Cargill, Leroy Merlin, Mapfre, Saint Gobain, Elo, General Mills, Messer Gases, Philip Morris, and others. I have conducted and supported over 30 corporate innovation projects and open innovation initiatives (proof of concepts and pilot projects) with both large and medium-sized companies, adapting innovation methodologies for project development in collaboration with startups, public, and private research centers, and designing processes for innovation governance structuring. My experience also extends to fostering partnerships and relationships between businesses and national and international universities, with the support of innovation funding mechanisms. I firmly believe in the transformative power of local innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems for national advancement. As a passionate advocate for this cause, I have initiated and supported various activities, including events, workshops, knowledge tracks, and technological challenges to facilitate connections among different stakeholders in the ecosystem.