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Maria A. Nelson

Investor

Trustee at Social Tech Trust

United Kingdom

About

Trustee and Head of Innovation and Sustainability at the Aerospace Technology Institute. An expert in advancing tech innovation and sustainability across sectors, she applies strategic insight to support social tech ventures.

Experience

  1. Aerospace Technology InstituteHead of Innovation and Investmentcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  2. Aerospace Technology InstituteHead of Innovation and Sustainability2022 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
  3. Social Tech TrustBoard Trusteecurrent2021 — present
  4. Digital CatapultDirector of Innovation Practice2020 — 2022
  5. Digital CatapultSenior Head of Innovation Practice2018 — 2020London, UK
  6. Digital CatapultHead of Open Innovation2015 — 2018London, United Kingdom
  7. Cisco SystemsInnovation Programme Manager at Cisco CREATE2013 — 2015London
  8. Cisco SystemsInnovation Project Manager2013London, United Kingdom
  9. CornelsenStrategic Communications Consultant2008 — 2012
  10. Triad BerlinStrategic Communications Consultant and Project Manager2007 — 2008Triad Berlin
  11. American Academy in BerlinProject and Event Manager2007
  12. Freie Universität BerlinResearcher2006 — 2007Berlin Area, Germany
  13. Fest der KontinenteEvent Manager2001 — 2003Berlin Area, Germany

Education

  1. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)MBA Essentials2024
  2. University of CambridgeBusiness and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions2022
  3. Freie Universität BerlinDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American Studies / Cultural Studies2008 — 2012
  4. Freie Universität BerlinMaster of Arts (M.A.), American Studies / Political Science / Theatre Studies1999 — 2006
  5. Yale UniversityAmerican/United States Studies/Civilization2002 — 2003
  6. The Johns Hopkins UniversityFilm/Cinema/Video Studies1998

Skills & more

StrategyManagementLeadershipSustainabilityInnovation ManagementConsultingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic CommunicationsProject ManagementProduct ManagementProgram Management
+11 moreStart-upsResearchCopywritingContent DevelopmentEditingPublishingEvent ManagementSocial MediaForeign LanguagesTeachingStrategic Partnerships

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Polish · Portuguese · Russian · Spanish

  • Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations — Emeritus
  • Mental Health Aware — MHFA England®
  • Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner
  • PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
  • ITIL Foundation

From Maria's professional profile.

Colleagues at Social Tech Trust

Edward Evans
Leader at Social Tech Trust
Mehjabeen Patrick
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Nick Temple
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Nick Wise
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Rob Tashima
Chair of Trustees at Social Tech Trust
Russell Johnstone
Vice Chair of Trustees at Social Tech Trust
Sunil Suri
Trustee at Social Tech Trust

Frequently asked questions

Where does Maria A. Nelson work?
Maria A. Nelson is Trustee at Social Tech Trust.

Same school

Also attended University of Cambridge851

Niko BonatsosInvestment Team at General CatalystGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesHannah SealInvestor at Index VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Erik NordlanderInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended Freie Universität Berlin67

Mina BenothmanOther at HeavybitJeannette zu FürstenbergPresident & Managing Director at General CatalystHilla WatkinsPlatform Partner at Congruent VenturesDavid FrazeeManaging Partner at Richmond Global VenturesDominic SchmidtGeneral Partner at Advent Life SciencesLucas LaibPartner, COO at Verve Ventures

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Also attended Yale University619

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended The Johns Hopkins University245

Wes NicholsPartner at March Capital PartnersDemi ObayomiPrincipal at Sapphire VenturesJun JeonInvestor at Khosla VenturesNicole FraenkelInvestor at Khosla VenturesElena VibochManaging Director at General CatalystScott RubinVenture Partner at Lux Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Digital Catapult6

Andrew PoesastePartner at RampersandLewis PinaultChief Scientist at Airbus VenturesBen StoryInvestor at NEW VISTA CAPITALAndy GreenNon Executive Director at Bloc VenturesAnthony LyallManaging Director at Lyall VenturesIulia TudorAscension Fund III Partner at Ascension

Also worked at Cisco Systems329

Peter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkCyan BanisterCo-founder & General Partner at Long Journey VenturesMike VolpiInvestor at Index VenturesAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesHowardAdvisor at Clear VenturesWendy XiaoPartner at Northzone

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Also worked at American Academy in Berlin1

Pascal LevensohnSenior Managing Director at Dolby Family Ventures

Also worked at Freie Universität Berlin7

Dr. Viktor GorlowSenior Legal Counsel & Portfolio Manager at HeadlineUte MerckerInvestment Director at IBB VenturesSilke R. SperlingManaging Partner at Catalpa VenturesUte TheelInvestment Professional & IR at Matterwave VenturesDr. Robert WagnerManaging Director and COO Germany at AVIV GroupValerie BuresPartner and head of DACH at XAnge

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