Carolina Rossi

Carolina Rossi is a strategic bridge-builder specializing in innovation policy, geopolitical strategy, and cross-border ecosystem development. As Head of Networks and Strategy at ESNA, she shapes European startup policy dialogue and advises entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. She is a columnist for EU Startups and prominent European media, translating policy frameworks into strategic intelligence. Carolina serves on advisory boards for SXSW and the World Summit Awards and teaches at IE Business School. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, she is based in Lisbon and open to advisory roles and strategic partnerships.