Andrea Fagundez

Ivey EMBA Candidate & Market Activation Program, World Trade Centre Toronto at Toronto Region Board of Trade

Andrea Fagundez is a seasoned business professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, consulting, and business development.2 She currently serves as the Program Director at Highline Beta, a venture studio and investor focused on startup-corporate collaboration.1 3

Professional Background

Andrea's career has been marked by several prominent roles:

Program Director at Highline Beta: In this role, she oversees accelerator programs, including the Station FinTech Montréal Accelerator, which aims to connect early-stage tech startups with large financial institutions.1
Positions at Toronto Region Board of Trade's World Trade Centre Toronto: She has held various roles here, including Program Manager, Senior Coordinator, and Coordinator of Market Activation Program.
Business Analyst at the City of Toronto
UK Trade and Investment Advisor and Assistant at UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Economic Affairs Assistant at Conapri
Sales Trainee at Econoinvest Stock Exchange

Education

Andrea has a strong educational background:

Master of Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University
Studies in Sustainability at Ipade Business School
Project Management studies at University of Toronto and University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Management studies at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Business Management studies at Iesa
Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

Expertise

Andrea's expertise lies in the Food & Beverage industry, with a particular focus on international trade. Her skills in program management, leadership, and attention to detail have been noted as key strengths in her professional profile.4

In her current role at Highline Beta, Andrea is involved in managing accelerator programs that foster innovation and collaboration between startups and large corporations.1 5