Laura Zarzuela is passionate about emerging technologies, sustainability, and exploring new cultures. Her curiosity is fueled by travel, which continually inspires her to seek innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. Laura’s professional journey is defined by her commitment to connecting people and ideas across borders.

With extensive experience running the Startup Programme at Web Summit, Laura has developed deep insights into how high-growth startups can leverage global events to scale, build meaningful partnerships, and gain visibility in international markets. She is dedicated to sharing best practices, trends, and strategies to help founders maximize their impact and opportunities.

Laura has connected with some of the world’s most exciting startups at leading events in cities such as Lisbon, Doha, Rio, and Vancouver. Through these experiences, she has fostered valuable relationships and sparked new ideas, always striving to empower the next generation of innovators.