Vanessa Pestritto, Director of Partner Programs.
Vanessa is Director of Partner Programs at Agoric, a JavaScript-native smart contract platform and Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain. Vanessa believes in technology that will enable greater efficiency in everyday life and will enrich the lives of those who use it.She formerly worked as Ripple's Director of Strategic Growth, where she built a portfolio of tech companies with novel use cases in protocol development, ecosystem tools, and smart contracts. She previously consulted on fintech and government projects and advised brands such as Chobani and eBay on their accelerator programs. Vanessa actively advocates for workplace diversity and the advancement of women and Latinos.