Kirsten Connell

Kirsten joined Seedcamp in early 2011 from E-Synergy where she managed Investment Readiness Programmes in London, Northern Ireland and continental Europe and sourced deal flow. At Seedcamp Kirsten is the epicenter of the Seedcamp network and leads the schedule of events throughout the year. Deciding what are the key cities to visit, what are the up and coming tech hubs of Europe and who are the founders they need to meet certainly keeps her busy. A large portion of Kirsten’s role involves interacting with local partners to grow Seedcamp’s network and outreach to the local start-up communities. Both are essential in ensuring they attract the best local start-ups. For the entrepreneurs out there looking to apply to Seedcamp, Kirsten is likely your first point of contact as the woman behind the application process. She also manages Seedcamp’s network of mentors and their annual sponsors. Kirsten grew up in the Netherlands and holds a BA (hons) degree in Business Management. Kirsten combines her charisma, superior organisational skills and passion for European tech to grow their platform and make it go.