Ylva Santesson is a driven and passionate individual with a wealth of experience in business and entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and a master's degree from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Ylva has also studied abroad, including in the US, Russia and France, broadening her perspective and adding to her skillset.

She began her career as a military interpreter and sergeant in the Swedish Armed Forces before transitioning to roles in investment banking and healthcare, including at J.P. Morgan, Société Générale, and i3Innovus. Ylva has also worked as a language and communication consultant and business development advisor.

Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to become CEO of RVL VSoftLift AB and later, Head of Growth at Red Flash Mobile. Ylva was also formerly Senior Director at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit, where she organized and moderated discussions on venture philanthropy and impact investing.

Ylva is currently Head of Life Science at SensiNet, where she uses her expertise to further her passion for sustainable development through responsible venture philanthropy, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. She believes that mutual value creation is key to sustainability through social impact, world economic growth, and environmental relations.