Tom Vodopivec

Tom Vodopivec serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Bird Buddy, a prominent tech startup focused on enhancing connections with nature and promoting biodiversity, boasting over 300,000 users and $50 million in revenue. Tom's extensive experience includes roles as Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Intelligence, and Advisor for data-driven decision making, further emphasizing a strategic organizational approach. In addition, Tom is a Limited Partner at Silicon Gardens and daFUND, engaging with early-stage tech ventures in the Adriatic region. As Founder and CEO of RV2 Ventures, Tom provides consulting services to software startups and emerging VC funds. Tom's background features a solid foundation in data insights through experience at Celtra, complemented by a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Ljubljana.