Speakers

Giovanna 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.