Olivia Blanchard founder of Alizé Advisory, brings unparalleled expertise in startup growth, business development, market research, and innovation ecosystems. Blanchard's commitment to fostering innovation extends to her former work as a research fellow at GLOBSEC, contributing to the Danube Tech Valley Initiative. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators with a holistic approach, backed by a master's degree in International Strategies & Diplomacy from ISIT Paris. In her doctoral research at the Faculty of Commerce of the University of Economics in Bratislava, her research focuses on entrepreneurial economies in Europe. Her academic pursuits are complemented by extensive leadership experience, including her tenure as Managing Director of Health Venture Lab, where she guided healthcare startups through critical incubation stages. A polyglot and liaison interpreter, she has significantly influenced European youth initiatives through her nearly decade-long board memberships with the Bringing Europeans Together Association France, Slovakia and BETA Europe. She is also an accomplished public speaker, adept at engaging and inspiring audiences.