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Cătălina Plinschi

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Cătălina Plinschi has an extensive background in digital policy, fintech operations, and international development. Most recently, she served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Fagura, a fintech startup operating across Moldova, Romania, and Estonia, where she directed strategic operations and drove cross-border business growth.

Prior to this, Cătălina served in the Government of the Republic of Moldova as State Secretary for Digital. In this ministerial role, she led the national agenda on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and European integration in the digital sphere. Her career also includes key positions in international organisations such as the Council of Europe and UN Moldova, where she managed projects focused on innovation policy, and youth engagement.

Additionally, Cătălina serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Startup Moldova Foundation, where she supports founders in navigating funding landscapes and scaling their ventures. She holds a Master’s degree in European Economic Law and completed a Professional Development Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship delivered by Stanford and Harvard Universities.