Vanessa’s Biography

Dr. Vanessa Awong Eya’a is a medical doctor and technology innovator who grew up in the Banlieue near Paris. After initially working in investment banking, she pioneered digital reading platforms in 2008 before the Kindle launched, demonstrating her ability to anticipate technological trends.

Driven by her passion for making a difference, she returned to medicine whilst balancing work and motherhood, graduating from medical school in her 30s. Today, she combines her medical expertise with her curiosity for technology, working at the intersection of healthcare and innovation.

Her journey from the French suburbs to breaking barriers in both finance and medicine exemplifies resilience and the power of following one’s authentic calling, regardless of conventional timelines or expectations.