Erika Batista

Who is Erika Batista?

Erika Batista is currently the VP of Expansion at On Deck, a startup incubator that helps match entrepreneurs with potential investors, partners, and employees.14 Prior to On Deck, she was the first employee and Director at the European accelerator The Family, where she worked for 7 years.12

Key Facts about Erika Batista

• Leads international expansion efforts at On Deck, previously served as VP of International and GM of Europe, Middle East & Africa24
• Has been working with startup founders for over a decade, specializing in fundraising, education and community building1
• Invests small tickets in startups that she can add value to, loves founders who are resilient, focused and earnest1
• Holds a multidisciplinary master's degree at the crossroads of economics, law and innovation from Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris 2)2
• Featured speaker at events like CMX, Startup Grind, Startup Food, and On Deck Sessions1
• Active angel investor in startups like Lago, PhotoRoom, June.so, Routine, and more2

Erika is passionate about bringing people together and has been instrumental in building and supporting early-stage founders through her work at On Deck and The Family.12 She shares her insights on topics like founder vs joiner decisions, community building, and international expansion.356