Founder & Lead Consultant, The Fashion BlueprintGiovanna Vieira Co is a sustainable fashion entrepreneur and founder of THE FASHION BLUEPRINT ' a community and innovation hub using AI to combat textile waste colonialism. Backed by JP Morgan, Innovate UK, Morgan Stanley, and Microsoft for Startups, Giovanna has successfully raised over '100k in non-dilutive funding through grants and competitions.Before launching her venture in 2019, she spent over a decade working with global brands including Selfridges, Louis Vuitton, and Ganni, roles that prepared her for the journey of entrepreneurship. At Black Business Week, she will share her experience as a winner of the Founders Forward Perfect Pitch programme by JP Morgan x Newable, along with key lessons learned while fundraising in today's challenging climate.