Welcome to another episode of StartUPwithPoland! Join host Tessa McIver as she explores the vibrant Polish startup ecosystem through the eyes of its key players. In this episode, Tessa interviews Kasia Wódka, an Innovation Team Manager at the Polish Development Fund (PFR), who has a wealth of experience in the startup and innovation landscape.
Kasia Wódka’s professional journey is both diverse and impressive. She has served as an investment analyst at a VC fund, managed acceleration programs, worked in the innovation department at Bank Pekao SA, and now leads the Innovation Development team at PFR. Additionally, Kasia is a business trainer at the Warsaw University Incubator, giving her a comprehensive view of the latest startup trends in Poland.
In this engaging conversation, Kasia shares insights from her varied roles and discusses how each position has shaped her understanding of the startup ecosystem. She also talks about her work at the Warsaw University Incubator and what excites her about collaborating with startups. Kasia offers her thoughts on the evolution of the Polish startup scene, its global competitiveness, and the importance of cooperation between startups and corporations.
Tune in to discover Kasia Wódka’s perspective on the dynamic world of Polish startups and innovation.
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