Vanessa Liu
About Vanessa Liu
Vanessa Liu is a Co-Founder and Board Observer at Fevo and the CEO of Sugarwork, with extensive experience in law, consulting, and startup acceleration. She has a strong academic background, including a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and has played a significant role in fostering social impact through her work with various organizations.
Work at Fevo
Vanessa Liu has served as Co-Founder and Board Observer at Fevo since 2011. With over a decade of experience in this role, she has contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction. Fevo specializes in providing innovative solutions for ticketing and event experiences, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Sugarwork
Since 2022, Vanessa Liu has held the position of Co-Founder and CEO at Sugarwork. The company focuses on developing an AI-powered platform designed to capture tacit institutional knowledge. This initiative aims to streamline knowledge management within organizations, making it easier to retain and utilize critical information.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Liu studied at Harvard Law School, where she earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.). She also attended Utrecht University, focusing on International Law, and completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, achieving an A.B. in Behavioral Neuroscience. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in law, technology, and business.
Previous Experience at SAP.iO
From 2018 to 2021, Vanessa Liu worked as VP of SAP.iO Foundries North America. In this role, she oversaw the accelerators for B2B enterprise startups, accelerating 87 early-stage companies, with a significant focus on supporting women and diverse founders. Her leadership contributed to the growth of the startup ecosystem in North America.
Career Background at McKinsey & Company
Vanessa Liu spent 13 years at McKinsey & Company, where she served as Associate Principal in the Telecom, Media & Technology Practice. Her work included launching a new Internet access provider for the Dutch market and leading various strategic initiatives across London, Amsterdam, and New York. This experience laid the foundation for her future roles in entrepreneurship and consultancy.