München, 06.07.2019 – We are excited to announce that on July 9th, Mentessa officially rolled out its app for the vibrant community of Wayra residents and startups. As part of this innovation pilot, Mentessa will serve as a matchmaking platform, enabling seamless, informal knowledge exchange at Telefónica’s open innovation hub.
A Strong Partner in Global Innovation
Wayra began its journey in Colombia in 2011 and, in just a few years, expanded rapidly to 24 countries, connecting innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world. The hub provides unparalleled access to corporate networks, making it one of the world’s strongest platforms for early-stage innovation.
In recognition of its impact, Wayra was awarded “Best Innovation Lab” by Capital magazine in 2019.
Mentessa as the New Connector at Wayra
With this pilot, Mentessa supports Wayra’s mission by offering a single touchpoint for finding the right expert at the right moment. The platform makes it effortless for founders, residents, and innovators to discover peers, share expertise, and build meaningful connections across the community.
Although Mentessa was only founded in early 2019 in Munich, the company has already attracted significant attention for its human-centered approach to technology and its innovative contribution to the future of work.
Guided by Purpose-Driven Leadership
Mentessa’s founder, Dr. Tina Ruseva, is a serial entrepreneur, book author, and thought leader in the fields of innovation and the future of work. Her mission is to promote purpose-driven innovation that puts people, collaboration, and humanity at the center of technological entrepreneurship.
Together for a More Connected Innovation Ecosystem
This collaboration between Wayra and Mentessa marks a promising step toward building more connected, knowledge-sharing communities. We are proud to support one of Europe’s most influential innovation hubs and look forward to the impact this pilot will create for founders and innovators alike.
Stay tuned for updates as the pilot unfolds!