Erika Batista is a seasoned community builder and startup advisor with extensive experience in fundraising and education. She has spent a decade working with founders and creators to help them achieve their goals. Currently, Erika leads international expansion efforts at On Deck, a startup incubator that helps match entrepreneurs with potential investors, partners, and collaborators. Prior to this, she was the first employee and director at The Family, a European accelerator where she worked for seven years. Erika is also an angel investor who specializes in early-stage startups. Her areas of interest include startups, fundraising, education, and community building.