THE WHO
Our Core Team
The founding and core C-level team behind this initiative comprises seasoned experts and renowned partners with decades of experience in social innovation, corporate leadership, business development, and government collaboration. As accomplished women entrepreneurs and leaders, we, the founders, together with our global team, are committed to paying it forward by sharing our knowledge, expertise, and support with the next generation of women. Our purpose remains steadfast: to create a better world for our children, ourselves, and future generations.
Luisa Baltazar
Founder & CEO
As our visionary Founder & CEO, Luisa leads us with a powerful blend of strategic insight, global perspective, and purpose. With nearly three decades of experience spanning corporate, startup, and nonprofit sectors, including Silicon Valley and EU tech innovation, Luisa has advised numerous ventures, always bringing her “Get s#it done” mindset. Known for her ethical, reliable, and resourceful leadership, she combines expertise, multidisciplinary skills, and a commitment to real-world impact.
Rute Frade
Co-Founder & COO
As our happy Chief Operations Officer, Rute brings a strategic, inclusive focus, fostering a culture where diversity thrives and every voice counts. Her risk assessment expertise ensures seamless project execution, aligning budgets, timelines, and goals with our mission. Rute’s entrepreneurial outlook positions us as a future-ready, impact-driven organization. Known for transforming complexity into streamlined operations, she creates a thriving environment where innovation drives lasting change.
Nelson Lage
CGAO | Global Affairs
As our diplomatic Chief Global Affairs Officer, Nelson brings over 15 years of public sector expertise, recently serving as President of ADENE – Portugal’s Energy Agency. A dedicated leader, Nelson embodies determination, self-motivation, and discipline, driving impactful initiatives in energy, innovation, and international cooperation. With a strategic focus and strong teamwork skills, Nelson is instrumental in advancing our soft power, entities' support, global partnerships and global management excellence.
Bettina Nebermann
CGGO | Global Growth
As our worldly Chief Global Growth Officer, Bettina brings Fortune 100 experience, startup agility, and insights from NEOM, the world’s largest Giga project, to drive growth. Her expertise in Marketing, Customer Experience, and Technology is fueled by innovation and self-disruption. Bettina combines corporate acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset, excelling in digital transformations, strategic frameworks, and building cross-cultural, high-performing teams to deliver impactful results.
our Experts
Our experts and collaborators are a passionate group of professionals who bring invaluable expertise to our mission. From volunteers to skilled team members, they contribute as needed, enriching our work with their diverse backgrounds in social innovation, corporate leadership, business development, sustainability, and more. United by a shared commitment to pay it forward, they dedicate their knowledge, experience, and support to empowering the next generation.
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