Katrin Bacic is a highly accomplished business leader and entrepreneur, with extensive experience in venture development and new business development in the telecommunications industry. She studied Dipl. Betriebswirtin (FH) in International Business/Marketing from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm and completed her further studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her professional journey began with Telefónica Germany, where she led several innovative projects, including cloud, hosting, and new business development. She also worked as the Head of Venture Development and Innovation Director at Telefonica Accelerator, Wayra Germany, where she led the efforts in nurturing and empowering tech startups. Katrin has a remarkable ability to identify, develop, and invest in high-potential startups and transform bold ideas into successful businesses. She is a prominent personality in the German startup ecosystem and has contributed significantly to its growth and development.