Maria Gabriella Anagnostopoulos is Chief Operating Officer of Envolve Entrepreneurship, responsible for the organization’s operations, public relations, strategy and programs’ creation and implementation focusing on innovation and sustainability. To date she actively participated in the evaluation of over 8,500 business plans from a wide range of business sectors and has managed multiple international acceleration programs.
A startup & innovation enthusiast, she accelerates business success and is an active stakeholder of the Greek startup ecosystem with insights of the startup, investments and public industry. She is a mentor and facilitator supporting women in the startup and tech industries, entrepreneurs in the Agritech sector and youth in business.
Maria Gabriella’s previous experience includes executive and project management roles in NGOs managing research and conferences regarding European institutions and international affairs, and public affairs positions working closely with members of the Greek government.
She is also a Co-founder of One & Olive, a multi-awarded and innovative olive oil brand and BoD member and Treasurer of Panionios.
A US national, Maria Gabriella completed her studies in Athens, Greece. She holds a MSc in International Economics and Finance from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a BSc in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Athens.