Veronica Pistyur

Co-founder and CEO of Bridge Budapest and general partner at Oktogon Ventures, Veronika is recognized as one of the top female startup investors in Eastern Europe. She won the Central European Startup Awards’ Most Influential Woman category and has been listed among Forbes Hungary’s 50 Most Influential Women since 2019. As a mentor to startups and young leaders, she received the Managers for Society Special Award in 2021.

Her focus is on legacy leadership and responsible business. Bridge Budapest promotes value-based, long-term business practices, encouraging companies to create meaningful workplaces for future generations. Initiatives like Edisonplatform and the Conscious Business Culture program engage businesses in transparent, responsible operations. Through community efforts, awards, and educational tools, Bridge Budapest drives a movement to reshape business culture for sustainable leadership and social impact.