Andreia Valente, researcher at CQE and Co-founder and CTO of R-nuucell, has been featured in the magazine Revista Liderança no Feminino. In the article, she shares her perspective on leadership, innovation, and the role of science in creating real-world impact. Drawing on her experience in academia, teaching, and entrepreneurship, she emphasises the importance of combining scientific excellence with decision-making to transform knowledge into practical solutions. As she notes, “What distinguishes academia from business is not rigour, but how knowledge is put at the service of decision-making.” Her journey also underscores the importance of women in scientific leadership, inspiring a new generation to drive innovation with purpose and responsibility.
