Luis Barbosa
Jury and Mentor @ European Commission – EIC Accelerator
I am a seasoned C-suite executive with a 20-year career spanning Venture Capital, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, holding key roles at Ford, Volkswagen, Orange, and France Telecom. Presently, I contribute as a Venture Capital Jury member and expert evaluator for the European Commission’s EIC and EDF, and mentor at EU – EIC Tech to Market Venture Building for startups and scale-ups. My academic journey includes a PhD research position and affiliations with INSEAD and MIT, alongside global university lectureships. Passionate about driving results through people, I am committed to creating impactful digital solutions. My experience across diverse sectors enables me to foster innovation and guide future leaders.
Industry Expertise
Logistics, Manufacturing, Mobility, Retails, Deep Tech
Experienced in
B2B & B2C
Business Expertise
Business Development, Funding, IT, Marketing, Operations, Product, Sales, Strategy, Acceleration and Market traction, Digital Transformation and Change Management
Companies previously worked with
Corporates: Adidas, Nike, Volkswagen AG and Ford Automotive
Startups: Axelera, Superchip, Rope Robotics