EPISODE 179- Startup Symphony: Itxaso del Palacio on the Changing Role of EU Investors in 2024

Itxaso del Palacio, a distinguished individual, serves as a General Partner at Notion, contributing her strategic insights to the venture capital landscape. As a member of the Board of Directors for Kauffman Fellows (class 18) and an Associate Professor at UCL, she bridges academia and industry, enriching the realms of education and innovation. Beyond her roles, she is a noteworthy angel investor, supporting and nurturing promising startups. On The Menu: 1. Explores the changing role of investors in Europe, emphasizing a shift towards operational, founder-friendly strategies. 2. Discusses how Kauffman shaped the notion of giving before getting into the startup ecosystem, focusing on openness and continual learning. 3. Examines the influence of an open-minded, entrepreneurial Basque upbringing on decision-making in investing and entrepreneurship. 4. Highlights the disciplined mindset acquired from a background in classical ballet and its application in the competitive startup environment. 5. Articulates Notion's optimistic view of the European startup ecosystem, citing talent, a growth mindset, and a willingness to build strong companies within Europe. 6. Reveals the role of teaching spinning classes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and starting the day with positivity. Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9U Follow us on social media to hear from us more - Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiew Instagram- https://bit.ly/3Usdrtf Linkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdU Twitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKX Pinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9u Happy creating! #ItxasoDelPalacio #Notion #MarketerOfTheMonth #StartupGrowth #Investors #Outgrow #Podcastoftheday #MarketingPodcast