Vanessa Palmer is a prominent figure in the innovation economy space, with vast experience in banking, real estate, and digital business sectors. She is a graduate of top-notch institutions such as the IESE Business School, ISDI, and Universitat Jaume I, where she pursued degrees in MBA, Master in Internet Business, and Business Administration, among others. Vanessa is passionate about open innovation, venture capitalism, and building ecosystems. She's been involved in the startup ecosystem since 2011 and held key management positions at Conector Startup Accelerator in Barcelona, Sitka Capital, and NUMA Barcelona, where she was COO.

Currently, Vanessa Palmer is the Business Development & Product Manager at DayOne, an innovation service provider of CaixaBank. She leads the EntrepreneurXXI Awards project, and initiatives around it, such as the DayOne Open Innovation Program, the DayOne Innovation Summits, and Investors Day EntrepreneurXXI. Vanessa is a guest lecturer and professor at ISDI and a mentor and partner at Akola Venture Builder. She also completed postgraduate studies in Venture Capital, M&A, and structured finance from the IEB Madrid and an Excellence Program in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School.

Vanessa brings her expertise and knowledge to various organizations, including DayOne, where she spearheads innovative projects for tech startups, scaleups, and their investors. Her experience as a co-founder of eSportics, a SaaS software company, adds to her experience in digital transformation, positioning her as a thought leader in the industry. Vanessa Palmer's educational and professional background, coupled with her passion for innovation, make her a sought-after personality in the innovation economy space.