Experienced program and innovation leader with over eight years of expertise in startup incubation, venture funding, deep-tech acceleration, and strategic ecosystem building. Skilled in designing and executing large-scale innovation programs, managing investment and grant portfolios, and enabling startup growth through structured mentorship, pilot facilitation, and fundraising support. Adept at stakeholder engagement across government, corporate, and academic ecosystems, with proven success in scaling early-stage ventures, fostering open innovation partnerships, and driving operational excellence. Strong capabilities in program management, opportunity evaluation, ecosystem integration, and strategic execution, with a passion for empowering founders and building high-impact innovation ecosystems.