Vanessa Mbamalu

Startup Investor Coordinator i Startup Norway
Summary
Vanessa Mbamalu is an investor and startup coordinator at Startup Norway, focusing on establishing a leading travel tech incubator in the Nordics.
With a background in economics, she is deeply passionate about African socio-economic issues and has co-founded an organization dedicated to addressing these concerns.
Vanessa's previous experience includes serving as a trainee at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malawi, where she concentrated on development cooperation and partnerships.
Her educational journey led her to study International Baccalaureate at Lillestrøm High School followed by a Bachelor's degree in Economics at The University of Manchester.
In terms of professional engagements, Vanessa has been associated with various roles such as Lead Global Spotter at The Next Billion, Visa Archive Assistant at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe, and E-commerce Marketing Analyst at The Hut Group, among others.
She has also held leadership positions in organizations like AYAL - Aspiring Young African Leaders and BA Econ Society. Vanessa's diverse experiences and academic background position her as a dynamic professional striving to make a significant impact in the realms of investment, startups, and socio-economic development.