Fernanda Baker is a seasoned business development professional with over 7 years of experience working in Silicon Valley's startup community. With a natural talent for building meaningful relationships and connecting founders with strategic partners and investors, Fernanda has supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. She is a passionate advocate for innovation and new technologies with an entrepreneurial mindset, consistently collaborating with stakeholders to increase business opportunities and brand awareness. Fernanda's skills in project management, networking, strategic partnerships, global market research, and business penetration make her an effective leader and communicator, always focused on maintaining strong professional relationships with her colleagues and partners. Her education includes an MBA in Environmental Management and Technologies from Universidade de São Paulo / Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado. Fernanda's interests include venture capital, angel investment, and entrepreneurship. In her most recent role as Senior Manager of VC & Startup Partnerships at Zendesk, she leverages her extensive experience to foster new connections and expand the company's reach.