Michael Baczyk, early-stage deep tech Investor at Heartcore Capital, one of Europe's top-performing early-stage VC firms with approx. €10B in created enterprise value and a track record including Tink (acq. by Visa for $2.2B), Peakon (acq. by Workday for $700M), Boozt ($1B IPO), GetYourGuide, TravelPerk, and Neo4j. Michael focuses on quantum technologies and invests broadly across physics-driven and frontier tech. He holds a Cambridge MA and ETH Zurich MSc, with hands-on research at CERN and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Previously VP of Business Intelligence at Global Quantum Intelligence, he has advised governments, Fortune 500s, and investors on quantum strategy, led 10+ deep due diligences on leading quantum companies, authored 3 peer-reviewed papers, and was awarded Europe's best young scientist by the European Commission.

PhD in Environmental Sciences from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), with international research experience in Boston, Aberdeen, and London. After more than a decade working in innovation consulting, he specialized in private financing for technology and deep-tech projects. He is currently the founder of Nowus, a firm dedicated to structuring private investment to support high-impact R&D projects.

A professional who began his career in a technical role, specializing in computer science, he soon shifted his focus to the fields of innovation and technology strategy.
An entrepreneur and investor in the technology and cleantech sectors, he is the president of Global Datum, an organization that oversees and promotes initiatives such as Global DataQuantum. He has extensive experience leading projects in digital transformation, business growth, and international expansión.
He is currently involved in initiatives related to artificial intelligence, big data, and quantum computing, bringing a vision that combines technology, business, and social impact.

Marie Lepske is a General Partner at Constructor Capital. Over her career, Marie has led over $50M in early-stage investments into20+ deep-tech startups founded by scientists from Oxford, Harvard, and MIT, including leading companies in quantum computingand advanced technologies. With a background in applied mathematics and physics, and experience ranging from startup co-founderto chief of staff of a global technology group, she brings a rare perspective at the intersection of science, venture capital, andcompany building. Marie specializes in turning academic research into globally scalable businesses.