Maryanne Pretorius is an accomplished venture capitalist, operating executive, and start-up advisor with a strong focus on global innovation clustering, corporate innovation, and Industry 4.0. She has an extensive background in venture capital, having invested in a diverse range of companies, including cybersecurity, networking, software, and more. Some of her notable investments include CrossThreat, Damballa, and Siperian, among others. Maryanne has studied Executive MBA and Bachelor of Commerce and has served as a General Manager at Unisys, Investment Director at Australian Trade and Investment Commission, and General Partner & COO at Blumberg Capital. Currently, she is the Managing Director at Premanco Ventures and holds an interest in the convergence of physical, digital, and biological technologies.