ADSJ

Amparo De San José

EIT Food

Head of Business Development
A professional specializing in investment and entrepreneurship, with a background in startup financing and venture capital. She was the director of the IESE's Private Investor and Family Office Network and is currently the Head of Business Development for Southern Europe at EIT Food. Previous experience includes roles at the Inter-American Development Bank. Current Role: Head of Business Development for Southern Europe at EIT Food, where she articulates impactful and disruptive initiatives in the European agri-food sector. IESE Career: Previously, she led the Business Angels Network and entrepreneurship activities at IESE Business School, where her network accumulated investments of over 50 million euros in 275 startups. Research and Publications: She has combined her executive work with research on startup financing, venture capital, and entrepreneurship in developing countries. International Experience: She has worked for multilateral organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the European Commission.

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Arena Stage
Nov 26, 2025
11:50 AM12:25 PM

Scale Smarter: Collaborate, Grow, and Thrive

Liz FlemingPatricia BerjónOlatz GoitiaAmparo De San JoséFernando Tadakuma
Description
Discover how startups can accelerate growth by partnering with corporates and benefiting from strong public support. This session explores the power of collaboration within a thriving innovation ecosystem designed to help ventures succeed.
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