EIC Summit 25 Networking Platform

2 – 3 Apr 2025 | Brussels, Belgium

Mali M BAUM

CEO WLOUNGE | ICBF VC | MAGDA GROUP | EIC

European Innovation Council

Berlin, Germany

45 profile visitsEIC Board Member

CEO WLOUNGE | Founder MAGDA Group | EIC Board Alumni & Ambassador (EU) | Tech Awards | ICBF VC | Chairwoman YSI NPO

My organisation

We, the European Innovation Council (EIC), are committed to fostering and funding groundbreaking ideas that drive European innovation. Our mission is to support startups and small to medium-sized enterprises in transforming their visionary concepts into impactful solutions that benefit society and the economy. By providing tailored funding opportunities, mentorship, and networking resources, we empower innovators across Europe to scale their projects and reach global markets. Together, we are shaping the future of technology and innovation in Europe.
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About me

CEO and Founder WLOUNGE and MAGDA GROUP and a Board Member at the European Innovation Council (EIC) European Commission

'Mali is a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, A key person in shaping the startup ecosystem in Berlin/ Germany& Europe ,with already a global impact, founded , WLOUNGE, for startups, innovators, VCs, corporates innovation and CVCs, supporting Female founders and diverse teams. Raising an investment arm with the motto of 'Build Community and Invest In It', focusing on a diverse team, impact technology,
2023 she was elected as a board member of the European Innovation Council, EIC, European Commission, EIC fund.
An instrumental part of the tech industry connecting together for economic growth and success stories made in Europe,
lecturing in several universities focusing on international business, diversity, and Tech excellence,
her 20 years global career brings many business opportunities to the EU economy from the US, Asia and other regions to the EU.
A power house brings the public and private sectors together.
Under the umbrella of WLOUNGE as one of her creations, you can find hundreds of success stories, from Exit, scaling up startups, implementing innovation in key industry players, mapping the ecosystem for more transparency and raising the leaders of tomorrow,
Mali is very active in politics to drive for a social and economic impact, bringing the private and public sectors together.
Mali is the creator behind the Tech Awards, referred to as the Tech 'Oscar' for boosting the economy with economic and community partners.
Under her management and leadership, more than 400 million has been invested between community partners, members and network up to date.
Her focus is Impact Investments, Social Economy, Sustainable Economy, Deep Tech and Female Entrepreneurship/ Investor are her core focus.

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