Founders First: Building a Startup That Thrives

Speaker Introduction

Magdalena Przelaskowska mentors ambitious founders in EMEA, helping them achieve global success through strategic guidance and acceleration. She holds a BA in Economics & Marketing from London Metropolitan University and an MA in Media and Communications from City University London. Magdalena began her career at OMD International, managing Sony’s pan-European campaigns, before joining Google in 2011. She has worked across global markets, including South America and the Baltic region. In 2015, she co-founded the Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw, leading global initiatives for startups. With over a decade of experience, she has supported hundreds of startups in growth strategies and partnerships. In 2022, she ran the Google for Startups Fund, supporting 58 startups. Magdalena is a Stanford graduate, completed Harvard’s Executive Leadership Program, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Venture Capital and Startups in CEE.