Paola Bonomo

Paola Bonomo is one of the most influential business angels and advisors in Europe, with a career spanning technology, digital media, and venture capital. She has held executive roles at companies such as McKinsey & Company, eBay, Facebook, and Vodafone, contributing to the growth and digital transformation of major organizations.

After graduating with honors in Economics from Bocconi University, she earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, further strengthening her international and entrepreneurial outlook.

Alongside her corporate career, she has invested in numerous startups — with a particular focus on those founded by women — and has been named Business Angel of the Year in Italy and listed among the Top 50 Most Inspiring Women in European Tech.

Today, she serves on the boards of both public and private companies, including AXA Assicurazioni and Piquadro, and is President of Italian Angels for Growth, the leading angel investing network in Italy.

She is recognized as a prominent voice on female leadership, innovation, and human capital, and regularly participates as a speaker and mentor at events focused on entrepreneurship and management.