Anne Cocquyt is an experienced executive leader, startup advisor, and angel investor with a successful track record in identifying and mentoring high-potential entrepreneurs and innovators. With an education in both Business and Computer Science, Anne brings a wealth of expertise to her work, having worked across various industries for Fortune 500 companies such as Shell, Deutsche Telekom, and Philips, among others. Additionally, Anne has founded multiple startups and nonprofit boards, raising capital and diligence. Furthermore, she is an expert in consumer trends, crowdfunding, technology, digital health, AI, BI, and DEI solutions.

Anne is passionate about launching startups and helping first-time entrepreneurs succeed through the GUILD Academy accelerator programs. She speaks at international conferences, universities, and events, such as Davos, Stanford, and the Grace Hopper Conference, where she shares her extensive knowledge of startups, building businesses, female entrepreneurs, angel investing, gender bias in AI, data science, AI, VR, AR, IoT, digital health, innovation, intrapreneurship, crowdfunding, behavior change, kiteboarding, travel, and a Game-of-Thrones inspired Glamping experience.

In addition to her extensive professional experience, Anne is the author of the upcoming book titled, Dare to Launch – Mini MBA for First Time Entrepreneurs, set to be published in March 2022. She also supports innovation eco-systems such as the German Accelerator, Change Catalysts, and the How Women Invest fund as a lead mentor or advisor.