🌳 Petra Wolkenstein

Petra Wolkenstein is a renowned expert in M&A and growth within the technology sector, leveraging her consulting background in Eastern Europe and the Middle East along with her extensive experience in startup scaling and financing.

In 2012, Petra founded Konsultori, a team of business experts focusing on startup and SME development, offering services ranging from startup training to negotiation coaching.

Petra is a qualified startup trainer and negotiation coach, leading the Konsultori Academy team to collaborate with top accelerators and universities, having trained and coached over 2,400 startups in various countries including the Balkans, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and more.

Dedicated to democratizing access to startup knowledge, Konsultori Academy has introduced self-study training programs to benefit a wider range of startups.

As a General Partner of the Startup Wise Guys Africa VC Fund and Accelerator, Petra actively invests in early-stage startups, contributing to the growth and success of budding entrepreneurs.

Petra's achievements have earned her prestigious awards, including the Ecosystem Hero of the Year at CESA 2022 and the Global Ecosystem Hero Award at the Global Startup Awards 2023.

Furthermore, Konsultori has been recognized as the Top Consultancy Firm in Austria by Kurier in 2024, solidifying Petra's leadership and expertise in the industry.

Petra's educational background includes studying Certified Adviser in Business Transfer at DANAE EU-Programme, Magistra in Handelswissenschaften at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Master of International Management (CEMS) at ESADE business school, and International Economics and Business Administration at CEMS.

Organizations Petra has been associated with include being a former University Lecturer at Reutlingen University, former General Partner Africa at Startup Wise Guys, former CEO at Konsultori, former Founder & Startup Trainer at Konsultori, and various roles at other notable companies in the past.

With a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience in startup development, M&A, negotiations, and business consulting, Petra Wolkenstein continues to make significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.