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EIT Urban Mobility - largest community for urban mobility innovation | Icebreaker

EIT Urban Mobility - largest community for urban mobility innovation

EIT Urban Mobility - largest community for urban mobility innovation

EIT Urban Mobility is committed to decarbonising the mobility sector and accelerating the transition to sustainable urban mobility.

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Hannah Boomgaarden

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As an Open innovation Senior Manager and Team Lead at Plug and Play, I guide companies, governments, and startups globally on their innovation journeys, train stakeholders, co-developing innovation strategies and formats, and ensure measurable results through setting or realigning with them together they engine for innovation - especially for Venture Clients. As a community driver, I always prioritize culture – embracing Peter Drucker’s belief that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." I’ve had the privilege of developing and running the Platform at STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play as Program Director, as well of setting up and managing programs across the UK, Sweden, Istanbul, and Antwerp, building the bridge between my startups and corporates. Together with global OEMs like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, JLR, Hyundai and Volvo Cars, and suppliers like Bosch and ZF, we’ve enabled over 400 pilot projects with 350 startups in mobility, sustainability, and enterprise. Beyond Plug and Play, I advise FoundHER, promoting innovation and diversity in tech, and volunteer with Stelp e.V. I also host or speak at conferences like IAA Mobility, Green Tech festival, and other Tech Events, sharing insights on sustainability and innovation and mentoring startups in different initiatives. With a background in corporate, startup, research, and media sectors, I’m passionate about connecting diverse perspectives to drive something meaningful. Let’s connect and explore new opportunities together.

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Strategy & Business Growth Leader | Corporate Venturing & Startup Ecosystem Expert | 15+ Years Driving Transformative Innovation

Veronica Torras

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Mentor, trainer and consultant | 'The Mom Test' Translator & Trainer | #Marketing #ActiveCampaign #Product #ArtificialIntelligence #MomTest

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My professional journey in the entrepreneurial and energy sectors is fueled by a deep-seated passion for innovation and a commitment to sustainability. At the core of my career at SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator I've had the enriching experience of guiding and fostering roughly 90 startups. These ventures, which span the energy, smart city solutions, and e-health sectors, have not only benefited from my guidance but also from the extensive funding that I've helped secure for them. This role has been more than a job; it's been a mission to ensure the long-term success and viability of these innovative startups. In January 2023, I embraced a new challenge as the Vice President of the Governing Board at Unternehmerverband Sachsen e.V. This position has placed me at the forefront of representing and advocating for Saxonian companies. Its diverse and impactful, involving political lobbying, setting industry standards, and organizing training and networking events and allowing me to support and engage with fellow entrepreneurs on a more personal and impactful level. I've been an Advisor and Mentor at the Dena SET Hub since July 2020. This role allows me to delve deeper into the energy sector. I provide guidance and mentorship to startups focused on the critical area of energy transition, a field that is not just professionally rewarding but also personally fulfilling. Additionally, my involvement with the Digital Hub Initiative and EIT Urban Mobility showcases my dedication to digital transformation and sustainable business practices. These roles have enabled me to contribute significantly to Germany's digital ecosystem and to champion innovative energy and urban mobility solutions, reflecting my belief in the power of technology to drive positive change. I am actively engaged in the fight against climate change and the promotion of renewable energy use. It resonates with my personal ethos and my professional commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship. My international experience has endowed me with a broad and adaptable perspective. This experience is invaluable in my ability to navigate, bridge diverse cultural and business landscapes and collaborate effectively with a wide range of teams and stakeholders. In essence, my career is a blend of leadership, strategic advisory, and a profound commitment to sustainability and innovation. My goal is to make a meaningful impact in the entrepreneurial and energy sectors, championing sustainable and responsible business practices that contribute to the well-being of society and our planet.

Agnieszka Klucznik-Tӧrő, Ph.D.

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I am a pioneer of teaching green transformation at Polish universities (2021, UIK). I was also the first expert from Poland qualified as a business coach for the prestigious education and climate programme ‘The Journey’ by EIT Climate-KIC. For 4 consecutive years during intensive 5-week summer schools I supported as a coach international teams working on the development of innovative climate business ideas at places such as Imperial College London, Warwick Business School, Denmark Technical University, Munich Technical University, Berlin Technical University, University of Hamburg, as well as Wroclaw University of Life Sciences. I have worked as an expert for the European Commission (EC) on the Green Deal pilot, Horizon 2020 and now Horizon Europe. I am an EC-registered independent expert supporting businesses in the development of high-risk, high-potential and strategically important technologies for the EU. I work with companies from the IT industry, e.g. Raytrix GmbH (GER) and Noldus IT (NL); from the energy industry, e.g. SeaPower SCRL (IT); the transport industry, e.g. SkyFloX Sarl (LU), Grafmarine (UK), Parksol (LTV); the high-tech sector, e.g. Creaotech (PL), Moley Robotis (UK); the recycling industry, e.g. Peregrine Technologies - FPD Recycling (IRL), Ecopolplast S.A. (PL), TOOPI Organics (FR), WASE (UK), Tytech S.r.l. (IT), Pakmir (PL); from the food industry, e.g. Planet Farms Holding S.p.A. (IT), SoilSteam AS (NO), Omaiko (ISRL), Senseidata, S.A. (PT), Positiv Carbon (IRE), BSF Systems. In my work, the success of those with and for whom I work is paramount. These include winning technology development grants (€2.5M) in the EIC Accelerator programme by Peregrine Technologies and Ecopolplast S.A., as well as securing a grant from the Norwegian Fund for a green technology project (1M) through the International Center for Entrepreneurship (with a success rate in these competitions of 3-9%). I have worked with EU organisations, including the European Innovation Council (EIC), EIT Food, EIT Urban Mobility, EIT Manufacturing, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Raw Materials, and EIT Climate-KIC, as well as numerous entrepreneurs located from New York to Tokyo. I defended my PhD at the Warsaw University of Technology, with a specialisation in Production Management, Technology Transfer, Productivity, and Technological Innovation. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, sea snorkelling, skiing, and meeting new people. My record includes 1,325 km in 12 days on a bike.

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I am a dual citizen Spain & USA. International executive experience With business and management backgrounds, experience building and scaling business, leading teams in start ups and corporate level in USA and Europe. Passion about sustainable mobility businesses, energy, leading new business models, market and commercial approach, financial control, M&A operations, strategy design and strategy application. Venture Capital, fundraising and IPO experience.