Vanessa Borges

Vanessa Borges is an experienced professional specializing in innovation and operational management. Currently serving as an Agente Local de Inovação at Sebrae/RJ since January 2021, Vanessa promotes innovation to enhance the financial performance of micro and small enterprises through agile tools and experiential sharing among entrepreneurs. Previous roles include researcher at UFRJ - COPPE, focusing on corporate and startup engagement, and various positions at Petróleo Ipiranga, where responsibilities included cost management, financial analysis, and process audits across operation and logistics. Vanessa has also held internships at BNDES and Eletrobras, contributing to project evaluation and financial processes. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Engineering and Business Process Management from the Polytechnic School of UFRJ and a degree in Economics from Universidade Federal Fluminense.