Jana Svedova

Jana Svedova is an accomplished professional in impact investment and social innovation, with a proven track record in social venture incubation, impact investment, and innovative finance for development, spanning across business, government, academia, and civil society.

She holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management and International Business from The University of British Columbia, where she also completed an exchange term at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management. Jana also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from The University of British Columbia.

Jana Svedova has held key roles in various organizations, including serving as the Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor at FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. She also has expertise as the Director of Impact Investments at UBC Seed Funds, Director of Social Innovation at UBC Sauder Centre for Social Innovation & Impact Investing, Cofounder and Venture Lead at Synergy Social Ventures, Investment Manager at Sow Asia Foundation, Account Manager at Vancity, and Personal Banker at CIBC.