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Thomas Bigagli, Partner at Plug and Play, will speak at this year’s EU-Startups Summit!

We’re excited to announce that Thomas Bigagli, Partner at Plug and Play, will be speaking at this year’s EU-Startups Summit!

His career highlights include empowering over 300 team members in EMEA to enhance investment activities, investing in more than 180 fast-growing startups, and providing mentorship and strategic advice to over 600 entrepreneurs worldwide. His expertise extends to advising C-level executives from Fortune 2000 companies and spearheading digital transformation efforts for numerous blue-chip corporations across various industries.

As a Partner at Plug and Play, Thomas plays a crucial role in empowering the venture team across more than 30 offices in EMEA, driving investment activities, aiding portfolio startups in achieving new milestones, and facilitating the expansion into new regions. Plug and Play stands as the largest open innovation platform globally, with 60+ offices and an active early-stage VC fund boasting over 30 unicorns in its portfolio, including industry giants like PayPal, Google, and Dropbox.

At the summit, Thomas will delve into “The inner workings of VC firms, uncovering how VC funds are started and operated.” This talk promises to shed light on the behind-the-scenes operations of venture capital, providing attendees with a rare glimpse into the startup and operational dynamics of VC funds.

Join us at the EU-Startups Summit to gain insights from Thomas Bigagli’s extensive experience in fostering innovation and supporting early-stage startups. Stay tuned for more updates and visit our event page for additional information about other speakers and the wide array of activities planned for the summit.

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Antonio L. Escárzaga
Antonio L. Escárzaga
Antonio López Escárzaga is the Head of Content at EU-Startups, with a background in Digital Marketing, Antonio drives his passion for effective communication and entrepreneurship. He firmly believes in communication’s transformative power and strives to harness it to foster growth and innovation.
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