Giulia, Portfolio and Investment Manager at Zest Group, oversees a portfolio of 50 startups, specializing in financial analysis, fundraising strategies, and due diligence. With over 60 investments completed in five years, she brings extensive expertise in venture operations. Before joining Zest, Giulia gained experience in the innovation and technology sector as an Investment Associate at LVenture Group S.p.A., managing 20+ startups, supporting investments from pre-seed to Series A/B stages, and contributing to successful deals in high-growth startups such as Futura and This Unique. She also worked on sustainable innovation at Enel Green Power S.p.A. and startup development at UniTe Contamination Lab. Giulia holds an MSc in Innovation Management from Sapienza University of Rome and a Master in Venture Capital from LUISS Business School. She is an advocate for gender diversity in technology through SheTech and a passionate supporter of cultural and artistic initiatives.