Itxaso del Palacio

Itxaso del Palacio, PhD, is a seasoned professional in the fields of entrepreneurial finance and venture capital, currently serving as General Partner at Notion and as Director of the Board of Directors at Kauffman Fellows. Since January 2012, Itxaso has been an Associate Professor at University College London, teaching Entrepreneurial Finance and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs. Itxaso holds multiple investor roles in various companies, including Cledara and Beamery, where leadership in investment was noted during time at M12/Microsoft Ventures. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and an MBA with a focus on venture capital from the University of California, Berkeley, among other degrees in engineering and organizational behavior.