Susan Fonseca

Susan Fonseca is a leading figure in the field of innovation and technology, recognized for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in science and technology. Of Nicaraguan descent, Fonseca has built an impressive career as an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for gender equality in sectors traditionally dominated by men. Her vision is that technology should be a tool for social good and a catalyst for equity and inclusion.

Fonseca is a founding member of Singularity University in Silicon Valley, an educational institution that seeks to empower leaders from around the world to apply exponential technologies to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. Her work at Singularity University has been instrumental in creating a global ecosystem of innovators and entrepreneurs working on critical issues such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and robotics. In this role, she has demonstrated her ability to connect people and ideas.

In addition to her role at Singularity University, Fonseca is a co-founder of Women@TheFrontier, a platform that celebrates and connects women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through this organization, she has promoted the recognition and visibility of innovative women and fostered women’s empowerment in technology sectors. Her commitment to gender equality and diversity is one of the cornerstones of her professional career.

Fonseca has also served as a consultant to various organizations and has worked with institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, contributing to projects that seek to improve social and economic conditions through technology. Her legacy is measured by her ability to build global collaborative networks and by her influence in promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. Her leadership and vision continue to inspire the next generation of innovators.