With a background in public relations and a passion for digital transformation, I spent four years at a research institute in Germany focused on societal development and digital change. My journey then took me to France, where I joined Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) in Paris. At IMT, I led educational initiatives for the German-French Academy for the Industry of the Future (GFA), a collaborative project between IMT and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), aimed at fostering joint research, education, and innovation.During my time at the GFA, I worked closely with a large Franco-German network, connecting academic and industry partners. I developed and implemented various educational formats, including hackathons and summer schools, in collaboration with professors and partners of the GFA. Together, my colleagues and I strengthened the innovation pillar and successfully established a startup exchange program between Germany and France.After three impactful years, I was promoted to project manager for IMT's new cyber accelerator, focusing on accelerating and internationalizing French cybersecurity startups. In addition to my current role, I continue to serve as a point of contact for the GFA.