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Innovation Secrets: What Successful Companies Do Differently
with Vanessa Thompson
Is your business struggling to keep up in today’s fast-paced, competitive market? Leaders everywhere are asking the same critical question: How can I make my business more innovative? If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to foster creativity within your team, this episode is for you.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome globally recognized innovation expert Vanessa Thompson to uncover the secrets to driving innovation, building a culture of creativity, and staying ahead of the curve.
About Vanessa
Vanessa Thompson is a globally recognized expert in innovation, sustainability, and ESG strategy. With a career spanning roles at The United Nations Foundation, the World Bank, and leading climate tech startups like Joby Aviation, Vanessa brings a unique blend of expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and sustainability consulting to every project she undertakes.
As a driving force in the field of sustainable innovation, Vanessa has served on several boards and collaborated with organizations like The Nature Conservancy, NASA’s OMEGA Project Earth, and JLL Spark Ventures, where she conducted due diligence and led investments in breakthrough technologies. Her work has been featured in Forbes, and she has contributed thought leadership on topics ranging from renewable energy to ESG reporting, positioning her as a sought-after voice in the climate and venture capital sectors.
An accomplished public speaker, Vanessa hosts "The Sustainability Experts," a podcast where she interviews industry leaders, including figures like Venus Williams, Raj Shah, and Eric Schurenberg. Through these conversations, she explores the intersection of innovation, leadership, and sustainability, inspiring audiences to rethink what it means to create lasting impact.
Vanessa holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Santa Clara University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She combines her academic rigor with hands-on experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams across five countries and seven time zones to address pressing global challenges. Her work at the cutting edge of sustainable business practices has helped organizations integrate ESG metrics like GRI, SASB, and CDP into their core strategies, unlocking both financial and environmental value.
Connect with Vanessa
- Speaker Website: https://www.vanessathompson.com/
- Consulting Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/
- Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/
- Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSustainabilityExperts
- Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PLmkmxJLJQ5BJ2Kgluxku?si=4fb696fdd84847c2&nd=1&dlsi=bf5bae8fcd2e448c
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