Julia is responsible for sourcing startups for Nest’s innovation programmes as well as preliminary due diligence for potential investments. Joining Nest enabled Julia to immerse herself into various startup ecosystems. She previously spent 2 years with EY as part of the Transaction Advisory group, where she focused on valuation and business modelling for investments in various industries. She holds a MSc in Economics and Strategy from Imperial College London and a BSc in Business Management from King’s College London.