Fabiane holds a PhD in Management and Business Studies (speciality in Strategy and Marketing) from the School of Economics and Management of Porto University (FEP). She also holds a MSc in Economics from Católica Porto Business School, and a Degree (Licenciatura) in Economics from FEP. Fabiane is currently Adjunct Professor at ISVOUGA and Invited Adjunct Professor at ISCA Aveiro University, responsible for teaching courses to undergraduate and master degrees in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Change Management, International Trade, Circular Economy, Environmental Management, International Marketing, Strategic Brand Management. During her PhD, Fabiane worked as Invited Teaching Assistant at FEP and as External Student Researcher at INESC TEC – Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support. In addition to her academic and research experience, Fabiane has collaborated with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) of the European Commission as an Independent Expert Evaluator, holding expertise in investment projects involving Circular Economy and Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, Fabiane is an Experienced Manager and Advisor, having worked for 16 years in B2B Consulting at KPMG Portugal and as Manager of Innovation and Technology Projects at Eura AG. Her know-how and expertise include B2B Strategic Advisory and Consulting (Finance, Tax and Economics), Sales and Business Development, Project Management, Account Management, Knowledge Management, and Team Leadership. Fabiane holds extensive networking experience with Management and C-level suite of global companies, as well as with entrepreneurs of Portuguese and European Start-ups and SMEs. Her current research interests are focused on the intersection of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability. Fabiane’s academic and managerial backgounds enable her to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world.