Sebastien Lenelle

Sebastien Lenelle operates at the intersection of innovation strategy and social impact, bringing a transformative perspective to scaling mission-driven ventures. As founder and CEO of Ginkyo Innovation, he leads a strategic insights studio that helps organizations navigate complex transformations through innovation-driven approaches and human-centered methodologies.
His expertise was shaped during his tenure at the Global Fund, where he architected strategic initiatives while the organization scaled to US$ 4 billion in annual social investments.
Drawing from field experience with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and United Nations, Seb brings a unique understanding of social innovation challenges that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation. His work focuses on strategic innovation for social enterprises, impact-driven organizational transformation, and scaling strategies for mission-driven ventures. This hands-on experience, combined with his multidisciplinary education - including an Executive MBA from IMD Business School, Masters in Cultural Anthropology, and Masters in International Humanitarian Project Management - enables him to evaluate ventures through multiple lenses of innovation potential, strategic viability, and social impact scalability.
As a jury member at Venture.ch, Seb specializes in innovation strategy and scaling, social impact measurement, and strategic transformation. His expertise in innovation strategy, combined with deep understanding of social impact and organizational transformation, positions him uniquely to evaluate and mentor ventures at the forefront of social innovation. His approach emphasizes evidence-based decision making and human-centered design thinking to drive sustainable impact in complex social environments.