Entrepreneur, startup mentor and lecturer, Cristina Riesen is interested in using the power of technology and entrepreneurship to tackle complex societal challenges. Former General Manager for Evernote in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Cristina is an EMScom graduate and a certified Hasso Plattner d.School design thinking professional with more than 10 years of experience in communications, international business development and entrepreneurship. Prior to Evernote, she was radio editor and worked in public relations for iconic design and architecture brands.
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My inner fire is fuelled by an insatiable interest in technology, design, education, learning and entrepreneurship. I am an active supporter of the global startup ecosystem and a strong believer in the potential of human creative genius powered by collaboration across spatial, temporal and cultural boundaries.
Entrepreneur, startup mentor and lecturer, Cristina Riesen is interested in using the power of technology and entrepreneurship to tackle complex societal challenges. Former General Manager for Evernote in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Cristina is an EMScom graduate and a certified Hasso Plattner d.School design thinking professional with more than 10 years of experience in communications, international business development and entrepreneurship. Prior to Evernote, she was radio editor and worked in public relations for iconic design and architecture brands.
Engaged in initiatives linked to emerging technologies, design thinking, learning and education, I aspire to make the world a better place, one little step at a time.
Enthusiast by nature and lifelong learner by design, I belong to a growing global movement of people building organisations as a force for good.
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