Meet the team - Initiators

Venture Capital Growth Expert
Agata Andryszczak
A seasoned Financial Analyst and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Agata launched the highly successful Spoons of Taste, scaling it to a six-figure triumph. She established a venture growth studio for female founders, assisting them in raising over €16 million in 6 markets in the last 18months. In parallel, she lends her expertise as a VC advisor for multiple international funds across portfolio companies in FMCG and Femtech.

Founder & CEO of R360Growth
Emma Powell
Emma, Founder & CEO of R360Growth, specialises in retention-driven email strategies that transform customer journeys into loyalty ecosystems. By addressing the 'Leaky Bucket' challenge of lost customers, Emma helps brands increase customer lifetime value, boost engagement, and reduce churn through a 360° growth approach that aligns acquisition with retention. Emma is also the co-creator of theInvestment Readiness Retreat, empowering women founders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to secure investment and scale their businesses.

Engineer with Entrepreneurial Vision & Business Drive
Aleksandra Żwirek
With a background in engineering and a passion for impactful innovation, Alex co-founded a B2B healthy food startup in Munich, dedicated to creating products that enhance well-being in the workplace. Known for her entrepreneurial drive, she focuses on building value-driven ventures and fosters meaningful connections among female founders, collaboration and growth.

Consultant Delivering Tailored Solutions in Market Research, Strategic Planning, and Business Growth
Thea Otto
A business development consultant expert and sustainability advocate, Thea specializes in Agri-Food Tech and Circular Economy, working with a diverse range of companies from early-stage startups to established multinational enterprises. Her projects span 9 countries across 4 continents, bringing a global perspective to her expertise. She strives for female founder empowerment and champions sustainable solutions to address today’s climate challenges.