Teacher, University of California, Berkeley, Stanford & Columbia Universities
Maura is an entrepreneur, innovation leader, and former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), appointed by President Barack Obama. A pioneer in applying venture capital principles to global development, she co-created the Development Innovation Ventures program, which evolved into the Global Innovation Fund. Maura has founded four technology companies and now teaches innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford, and Columbia. As an advisor to startups, governments, and global organisations, she helps leaders scale breakthrough ideas, drive innovation, and create lasting social and economic impact.
