Selma Prodanovic

Selma Prodanovic, celebrated as the "Startup-Grande-Dame" and one of "Europe's most influential women in startups and VC" (2022-2025) is a globally renowned keynote speaker, multipreneur, and ecosystem investor.

With over 2.000 stage appearances and media features in 40 countries, including Forbes, Financial Times, and Bloomberg, Selma's voice & leadership has inspired audiences and reshaped the global startup and angel investing landscape for over 20 years.

In 2025, she launched 100 Influentials, an exclusive women-only mastermind addressing the gender wealth and investment gap.

Her visionary leadership of GBAN, EBAN, invest.austria, 1MillionStartups, and the "Manifesto for Gender-Balanced Investing" reflects her unwavering commitment to driving systemic change.

Selma's TEDx talk, “Invest Like a Girl,” boldly challenges norms in early-stage investing, paving the way for greater equity and innovation in entrepreneurship.

Having advised over 1.000 founders and CEOs, Selma's transformative journey—from being silenced to becoming a global force for change—has inspired lasting ecosystem transformations, a phenomenon known as The Selma Effect. Her unique vision, unwavering belief in a better future, and trailblazing ventures continue to catalyze positive change on a global scale.

Balancing her professional accomplishments with a fulfilling personal life, Selma is happily married to her first love and is the proud mother of two fantastic young adults.