I make emerging tech and trends easy to understand, turning buzzwords into real-world strategies that drive success.
My goal?
To help leaders and teams navigate the future with confidence, clarity, and a little bit of fun—because innovation doesn’t have to be complicated.
About Nelly.
Nelly is an award-winning tech leader, international speaker, and certified Design Thinking Coach. She’s made waves at consulting powerhouses like IBM, Mindtree, Globant, and NTT Data. Beyond consulting, Nelly is a passionate investor and mentor in tech startups and co-founder of Spark Founders, a platform that leverages AI to connect entrepreneurs with ideal co-founders and partners to launch and grow their ventures.
As a Navy kid, Nelly learned the art of adaptability and curiosity from an early age. This adventurous spirit has taken her to over 50 countries and involved her in more than 100 technology and innovation projects, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies across a wide-range of industries. Nelly is on a mission to unlock technology’s potential, making our lives and jobs more innovative—and ultimately, better!
Nelly's Talks.
Nelly captivates global audiences with insights on emerging technologies, innovation strategies, future trends, and the power of design thinking to drive transformation.
AI for Business Leaders.
Nelly Ortiz breaks down the tech-heavy talk about AI and dives into its real business impact! With her engaging style, she simplifies complex concepts, making AI actionable for everyone. Nelly shares real-world examples and strategies that empower leaders to harness AI for innovation and growth.
Join her for an exciting session and discover how to unlock AI's potential to take your business to new heights!
The Innovation Formula.
Nelly has crafted a unique innovation formula that has enabled numerous Fortune 500 companies and startups to turn bold ideas into tangible innovative digital products, services, and business models.
The beauty of the formula, is that is applicable to any business, industry or technology. Once you grasp the formula, all you need to do is identify the right ingredients to unleash innovation!
Monetizing Buzzwords.
Nelly Ortiz explores how to turn trendy jargon into profitable opportunities. She’ll break down the buzzwords that dominate today’s market and reveal actionable strategies for leveraging them to drive business growth. With her dynamic approach and real-world examples, Nelly empowers attendees to transform buzzwords into tangible value, ensuring they stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
Join her for an insightful session that will redefine how you approach market and technology trends!
“Nelly spoke at L'Oréal's Innovation Day, where she explained AI and Gen AI to over 150 employees. It's amazing how she can turn even the most challenging concepts into something fun and engaging!”
Lets Connect.
Nelly is an award-winning tech leader, international speaker, and certified Design Thinking Coach.