Maria Semedo

Maria Semedo is an accomplished individual with a diverse professional background in Business Planning, Marketing & Sales, Technology Transfer, Competitor Analysis, Market Research, and Validation. Her expertise extends to Strategy Development and Incentive Schemes, making her a versatile professional in the industry.

Maria has pursued a comprehensive education, including studies in Spanish for Business at the Institute of Accounting and Administration, Pedagogical Training for Trainers at Word Project Management, and further educational endeavors at Westminster College, MIT in Boston, USA, City University London, and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management & Accounting, showcasing her strong academic foundation.

Throughout her career, Maria Semedo has been associated with prestigious organizations, such as Cleanwatts where she worked in Digital Services. Her previous roles include serving as an Entrepreneurship Expert at EIT InnoEnergy, a Certified Business Angel at IAPMEI, I.P., and an Independent Expert at the European Commission. Maria has also held positions at Vega Ventures overseeing various funds, freelanced as a Business Consultant, and evaluated projects for the European Commission. She has contributed her expertise as a Mentor at the Global Social Venture Competition and worked in Venture Capital at Smart Ventures. Maria's career also includes roles such as Technology Transfer Project Manager, Co-Founder, Business Unit Manager, and various positions in accounting, public relations, and business development.