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Katrin Bacic
? wayra: Passionate for Innovation
Katrin Bacic is a prominent figure in the technology and startup ecosystem, currently serving as the CEO of UNIO Enterprise GmbH, a European space startup focused on satellite communications. She previously held the position of Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Wayra Germany, the innovation and investment unit of Telefónica, from 2018 to 2023. In her role at Wayra, Bacic was instrumental in promoting female entrepreneurs and increasing the representation of women-led startups within the company's portfolio to one-third.124
Bacic's career spans nearly 20 years in various senior roles at Telefónica, where she specialized in business development and innovation, working in both Germany and Spain. Her expertise lies in connecting technology startups with investment opportunities and driving initiatives in emerging technology areas such as 5G, the Metaverse, and digitalization.123
As a strong advocate for diversity in leadership, Bacic emphasizes the importance of supporting women in tech and aims to inspire future generations of female leaders. Her vision includes fostering innovation and collaboration within the startup community.124
