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Georgiy is a Partner at Overdrive - an automation and AI consulting firm building smarter systems for better outcomes. Overdrive works with VC firms to build data infrastructure and automate systems to improve sourcing, enrichment, qualification, and reporting. Georgiy holds a Master’s in Data Science from UC Berkeley, specializing in Machine Learning Engineering. Previously, he has led the growth of multiple provincial economic data platforms in Canada, launched startups, and managed data strategy for political campaigns.

Antoine leads technology and innovation at Newfund, providing technical expertise to investors, operating partners, and founders alike. He leads a team dedicated to developing cutting-edge, data-driven tools to position Newfund as a top-tier VC firm. With an engineering background of more than 10 years, Antoine has extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex technical products with demanding infrastructure. Previously, he developed an AI platform for large-scale automated marketing and served as Lead/CTO in the social and music entertainment industry, where he grew the team and the product. In his free time, Antoine mentors aspiring developers in mastering the Python programming language.

Atte is passionate about using data to redefine the way VC sourcing, benchmarking and portfolio support are done. As VP of Data and Analytics at NGP Capital, Atte leads the development of the firm’s AI-powered deal flow engine “Q”, which enhances the VC’s expertise with data-driven insights. Before joining NGP Capital, Atte served as Lead Data Scientist at Dentsu, where he played a key role in building advanced analytics offerings in the Finnish market. Prior to Dentsu, he led data and analytics initiatives at the telco BSS growth company Qvantel, where he served as team lead and product manager for data and analytics.

Mr. Larsen is the Founder & CEO of BlackWood Ventures and sits on the firm's investment committee. He previously worked for BlackRock in London, Geneva, and New York, where he co-led global product strategy for the firm's $10bn M&A hedge fund. Mr. Larsen has an MBA from the University of Oxford, a BSc from Copenhagen Business School, and was selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2023 - Finance.

Alex started his career leading engineering teams at Accenture Digital on projects from mobile apps for agriculture to research tools for asset managers. As a part of EQT’s Motherbrain team, he worked hand-in-hand with investment teams and portfolio companies on projects across the entire deal lifecycle. At Inflection, Alex leads data analytics, strengthening investment decision making and outcomes through data-driven research, sourcing, and portfolio support. He graduated from Boston University in 2015 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, he resides in Stockholm.

Adam Ďurica is an investment manager at Zero One Hundred, a VC firm investing in early-stare startups across Eastern EU and MENA. Within the fund, he is primarily active in investment process, portfolio management & fund-level operations. Moreover, he oversees fund many fund process overhouls, pushing for efficiency and effectiveness. Adam is dedicated to fostering the innovation ecosystem, as well as actively engaging as speaker, judge and mentor at events and organizations. Adam is also passionate about democratizing the VC industry, which he mainly achieves through co-leading the Zero One Hundred Academy, a program designed to provide knowledge and skills for aspiring VC investors & angels, or through lecturing at NGOs and educational institutions.

Erik Vobis is an Operations & Finance Manager at EnBW New Ventures, a Corporate VC investor backed by the EnBW Group. In this role, Erik plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, optimizing financial processes, and enhancing reporting frameworks. He works closely with internal and external stakeholders, offering insights that enable informed business decisions. Additionally, Erik is a trusted advisor to financial managers within the firm's European portfolio companies, helping them develop robust finance functions. Before joining EnBW New Ventures in 2023, Erik served as a Corporate Banking Client Advisor at LBBW, where he led comprehensive finance consulting initiatives. He was responsible for advising mid-sized companies in Germany and Switzerland, improving their financial structures and performance through tailored solutions and strategic financial guidance.

Iuliana Prundurel is the first Portfolio Monitoring Officer at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, part of the EIB advisory team, which manages EUR 3.7 billion in assets, making it one of Europe’s most significant deep tech venture capital funds. With extensive experience in venture capital, Iuliana plays a key role in overseeing and optimizing the performance of innovative, high-growth investments across Europe. Her hands-on approach in data analytics and strategic portfolio management has contributed to fostering sustainable growth and innovation within the European venture ecosystem. When she's not crunching numbers or nurturing unicorns, she’s mastering the art of navigating rush hour traffic—because she knows that the best ideas often come during those long commutes.

Iva brings extensive international experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, and Venture Capital to the team. Throughout her extensive career, she has played a key role in high-value transactions, guiding companies through complex financial landscapes and driving growth through strategic investments and partnerships. As a founder and Managing Partner at Binocular, she has invested in numerous early-stage companies and developed a strong network of top-tier global investors and strategic partners. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Business Administration and Finance, both from the University of Vienna. Outside of work, Iva is passionate about music, playing the violin in an orchestra, and enjoys outdoor sports as a former professional tennis player and national skiing and snowboarding team member.

Jochen Küst is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. During his seven years at KPMG, he developed a robust track record in data management and executive leadership. He then successfully led the transformation of finance operations at Aquila Capital, showcasing his expertise in driving operational change. Currently, as CFO at Earlybird, Jochen is spearheading a digital-first transformation of the Finance Department, aiming to enhance financial efficiency and fuel future growth.

Max Ruderman is the CEO of Harmonic, the startup discovery engine. Before Harmonic, Max worked in Business Intelligence and Software Engineering at Google. He graduated from Cornell University.

Accomplished data professional with deep expertise in data science, strategy, and culture development. Renowned for driving data and AI strategies that foster data- driven transformation, Mustafa Torun was recognized as one of the top 65 global thought leaders in the Data-Driven VC Landscape in 2023. Currently leading the data team at Invest-NL, he is instrumental in steering the organization towards a robust, data-centric culture, empowering impactful decision-making and innovation.

Sara joined Keen Venture Partners in 2018 as an Operating Partner, having previously served as Head of VCT Finance at Octopus Investments. Prior to that, she spent three years at Albion Capital as Finance Manager, working on listed venture capital trusts and in private equity. Earlier in her career, Sara worked in the M&A finance team at Macquarie Group in Sydney. She began her professional journey by training as a Chartered Accountant at PwC in Dublin, where she specialized in financial services auditing. Sara holds a degree in International Commerce and a Master’s in Accounting from University College Dublin. Outside of work, Sara enjoys traveling, long countryside walks, playing and watching tennis, and exploring new wines.

Niklas is passionate about working with innovative minds and visionary concepts. Throughout his career, he has accompanied business angels and startups on their growth and investment journeys. As a sparring partner, Niklas is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs scale their visions and achieve their full potential. With a wealth of experience and a genuine interest in fostering growth, Niklas is always eager to share his insights and expertise with those looking to make an impact in the world of entrepreneurship.

Tommaso leads the Data Insight business unit at P101 Ventures, an Italian early-stage venture capital firm. His focus is on integrating advanced data practices into the fund's decision-making processes and workflows. This strategic initiative aims to improve the fund's competitiveness, operational efficiency, and investment effectiveness in an increasingly complex market. Prior to P101 Ventures, Tommaso worked at BIP Consulting, where he gained valuable experience in driving digital transformation programs for large enterprises. He holds degrees from Politecnico di Milano and IE Business School.

Keshvi joined Balderton in 2022 to lead the strategy and implementation of all investment team and portfolio value-add related products, focusing on delivering data and insights. Before joining Balderton, Keshvi led the product function for payments at Allica Bank – a challenger bank in the UK focused on established SMEs. This included building and launching to market their first current account. She has worked with organisations to drive data-driven decision-making across EMEA during her time in consulting at Mastercard and Applied Predictive Technologies (now a Mastercard company). She has worked with multinational corporations, large financial institutions, governments and start-ups to demonstrate the value of external and internal datasets, as well as productising their delivery. Keshvi read Mathematics at the University of Oxford, where she specialised in numerical method solutions to real-world problems.

Harry is a Senior Software Engineer on Atomico's Intelligence team, joining in 2022. Driven by the potential for data to transform the VC industry and power up portfolio companies, Harry focuses on building a large software stack incorporating unified data, machine learning and the latest in generative AI to drive strategic insights and enhance decision-making processes. Prior to Atomico, Harry developed advanced video analytics solutions at Ava Unified Security (now Avigilon Alta) and advised product & engineering teams in his freelance work. He remains an active startup advisor and coach alongside his work at Atomico. Harry is based in London, and has lived here since studying Computing with Artificial Intelligence at Imperial College.

Event MC David is the co-founder of purple path, a Go-to-Market partner for B2B SaaS companies operating within VC platforms from the East Coast to Central Europe. With deep expertise in aligning sales and marketing, purple path helps portfolio companies accelerate growth through proven GTM strategies and hands-on execution, led by seasoned GTM leaders. A Southern California native now based in Central Europe, David brings a global lens to SaaS growth. He’s also the co-founder of Red Basket, a content marketing partner trusted by leading SaaS brands worldwide, and a former CEO with a successful exit under his belt.

Marek Zamecnik is the CEO and co-founder of Vestberry, a portfolio intelligence software for Venture Capital firms. Vestberry enhances data infrastructure, automates workflows, facilitates communication with LPs, and provides advanced analytics to optimize portfolio managemnt. Prior to founding Vestberry, Marek gained experience in the investment sector at Nova Founders Capital in Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, he co-founded 0100 Ventures, an investment platform with a portfolio of over 30 companies, including names like Powerful Medical and 4Trans Factoring.

Marek Zamecnik is the CEO and co-founder of Vestberry, a portfolio intelligence software for Venture Capital firms. Vestberry enhances data infrastructure, automates workflows, facilitates communication with LPs, and provides advanced analytics to optimize portfolio managemnt. Prior to founding Vestberry, Marek gained experience in the investment sector at Nova Founders Capital in Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, he co-founded 0100 Ventures, an investment platform with a portfolio of over 30 companies, including names like Powerful Medical and 4Trans Factoring.