Serena Leka has been a lecturer for entrepreneurship and innovation classes for the past +8 years, working with students on developing a creative mindset and practicing to become innovators and entrepreneurs. She applies sustainability and innovation practices through her work with startups, helping them reach the right audiences, gather supporters for their visions, and seek initial funding.

Her most successful partnership is with CELLUGY, the globally award-winning biotechnology startup, developing advanced circular materials to replace plastic. Recently, she gave a TEDx Talk about the future value of NoteTaking, and she co-launched the podcast “HER Frequency” to initiate discussions and suggest actions about opportunities and issues surrounding women in STEM.

Ms. Serena Leka has a Master’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration with a specialization in Strategy, Organization, and Leadership at Aarhus University and a Talent Recognition semester in collaboration with Columbia University Center for Technology Management. She is a candidate for a Doctoral Degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University, conducting action research about using artificial intelligence in idea management systems for radical innovation in new product development.