Pia-Maria Zottl

Pia-Maria Zottl's work experience includes holding the role of Head of Start Up Incubator at NOI Techpark since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Silicon Valley Bank, where they held various positions, including Director of Strategy & Corporate Development from May 2018 to March 2023. Pia-Maria also served as a Business Implementation & Program Manager for SVB Canada from August 2018 to August 2019 and for SVB Germany from December 2016 to July 2018. Additionally, Pia-Maria worked as a Consultant for EMEA Regulatory & Strategic Projects from September 2015 to November 2016 at Silicon Valley Bank. Before joining Silicon Valley Bank, they worked as a Corporate Counsel for Corporate Development M&A and Strategic Alliances at Fortinet from September 2012 to July 2014. Furthermore, they held the role of Associate in European Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Public Advocacy at NYSE Euronext from September 2010 to June 2011. Pia-Maria also gained experience as an Associate in Corporate M&A and Capital Markets at DLA Piper from March 2009 to November 2009. Pia-Maria began their career as a Legal Intern in Corporate M&A at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates from January 2005 to June 2005. Prior to that, they interned in Corporate M&A and Tax Law at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from September 2004 to October 2004.

Pia-Maria Zottl has a diverse education history. Pia-Maria began their academic journey at the University of Vienna, where they obtained a Magistra Iuris degree in Law in 2006. Following this, they pursued their interest in Political Science and Government, earning a Master of Arts degree from Sciences Po in 2006-2007. Continuing their education, they obtained a Doctor Iuris degree, equivalent to a Ph.D., from the University of Vienna in 2010, specializing in European Competition and Capital Markets Law.

In 2011-2012, Pia-Maria Zottl attended Stanford Law School, where they focused on Corporate M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) and Corporate Governance, earning a Master of Laws degree. Later, in 2019-2020, they enrolled at SDA Bocconi, where they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship.

Overall, Pia-Maria Zottl's educational background spans law, political science, and business administration, providing their with a well-rounded knowledge base in these fields.