Lorenzo Niola is a seasoned impact tech startup investor and ecosystem developer. He is the current Head of Ecosystem Development, Partnerships, and Engagement at Hatch CoLab. He specializes in driving sustainable impact towards Humanity's Grand Challenges (HGCs) through social ventures. Niola is an accomplished financial and analytical background with extensive experience in operations and community management in both the startups' ecosystem and international cooperation. He is a member of the Global Shapers Community and previously served as the Startup Grind Milan Co-Director, among other leadership positions.

Niola has a rich education background, having studied Venture Capital, Business Angels, and Start-Ups at INSEAD, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale 'Amedeo Avogadro,' and Global Business Engineering, Business Administration, and Management, General at VIA University College.

Furthermore, he has been part of many organizations, including being a former Curator at Global Shapers Community, a former Mentor at Techstars, a former Accelerator Associate, and PA Consultant at LATTANZIO Advisory. He has also Mentored startups and worked in various capacities for organizations such as Startup Europe Partnership, ABYLIA, and the Mind The Bridge Foundation.