Meet the IDEAS Women Team
A binational team of researchers, educators, technologists, and acceleration experts dedicated to empowering female-led startups across Switzerland and Poland.
Dr. Elena Pawęta
Project Lead
Dr. Elena Pawęta is an expert in entrepreneurship and innovation management with extensive experience in research and policy development for female-led startups.
Dr. Richard Bläse
Co-Lead
Dr. Richard Bläse specializes in entrepreneurship education and innovation management, leading the development of open educational resources for female founders.
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Research Coordinator
Supporting the research phase with comprehensive ecosystem mapping and needs analysis across Poland and Switzerland.
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Education Coordinator
Developing multilingual open educational resources and curriculum materials for the programme.
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Technology Lead
Leading the development of the AI-powered matchmaking platform and technical infrastructure.
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Acceleration Manager
Managing the binational accelerator programme and coordinating mentor and expert engagement.
Join Our Team
We're building a diverse, international team committed to transforming support structures for female entrepreneurs. If you're passionate about gender equality, entrepreneurship, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.