Giulia previously led the growth strategy at Bitpanda, first as Country Manager for France and then as European Expansions Manager, launching the company in six new markets. Prior to Bitpanda, Giulia co-founded a program to help European founders raise their Series A from tier-1 investors in London and in Paris. Giulia mentored 17 tech founders in their fundraising journey, supporting them with due diligence documents, pitch practice, and introductions to key investors. Before this, Giulia worked in sales at Bloomberg. Her academic background is equally impressive, holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Philosophy and Mandarin (double major) from Middlebury College, a combination that reflects her diverse interests and intellectual versatility. In her free time, you might find her in a yoga or pilates studio or attempting to improve her cooking skills.