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Philipp is an experienced finance professional with over a decade of expertise across investment banking, corporate finance, and venture capital. As an early member of the EIB team advising the EIC Fund, he has been closely involved in shaping its investment strategy from the outset. Today, he leads the team driving the adoption of a data-driven VC model for one of Europe’s largest Deep Tech funds. Passionate about the insights data can unlock, Philipp is enthusiastic about the transformative potential of emerging technologies in the years ahead.

Ashley is in venture and platform ops, focused on building resilient, AI-powered systems that support the infrastructure of venture. At Autotech Ventures, she leads strategic initiatives within the Strategic Partnerships function, integrating AI into workflows that enhance how the firm engages with LPs and streamlines fundraising processes. Prior to Autotech, she was at AngelList, where she supported fund operations across a range of venture structures. Ashley brings 8 years of experience in alternative investments and holds an MBA from UCF in Orlando, where she resides.

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.

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.

Natasa Ralevic is a mathematician and Data Analytics expert with more than 15 years of experience in this field, who leads the Digital Pillar and Data Analytics unit at Angelini Ventures. With a specialization in statistics and systems integration, she works closely with the investment team to develop analytical tools that identify promising opportunities in healthcare innovation. Previously, she served as Data Analytics Lead at Generali Insurance Asset Management and held senior roles at E&Y and Accenture. She holds a degree in Numerical Mathematics and Optimization from the University of Belgrade and a Master's in Statistics from University "La Sapienza" in Rome.

Lucy Brady is Head of Product and Platform at Giant Ventures, where she leads the development of data-driven tools and founder-facing programs that help mission-driven startups scale across climate, health, and economic opportunity. Her background spans tech, policy, and venture, from building community at First Round, driving tech innovation at the Obama White House to leading growth initiatives at Oscar Health. At Giant, Lucy builds the systems that power modern venture intelligence. She focuses on harnessing technology, AI, and structured insights to supercharge sourcing, decision-making, and portfolio support, ensuring venture capital moves faster, smarter, and with greater impact.

Based in Vienna, Lukas has been a part of Speedinvest since 2015. As the company’s deal flow manager, he is making sure that the thousands of leads which enter Speedinvest’s system every quarter are processed properly. His daily work with a host of data points also enables him to generate complex reports on our deal flow and beyond. A Vienna native, Lukas also lived in Virginia Beach and London. He studied Economics and History and holds a Master’s degree in History with a special focus on global topics. When not crunching numbers for Speedinvest, Lukas spends his time studying his favorite subject, the History of ideas and how the past shapes our understanding of the present and the future alike.

Erik Vobis is an Operations & Finance Principal 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.

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.

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.

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 Head of Data & AI at Invest-NL, he is instrumental in steering the organization towards a robust, data-centric culture, empowering impactful decision-making and innovation.

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.