Eva Agapaki, PhD
About Eva Agapaki, PhD
Eva Agapaki, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Hatch Labs and a Venture Fellow at Venture Cooperative. With extensive experience in AI product management and research, she has held various academic and industry positions, including a former role as an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida.
Work at Hatch Labs
Eva Agapaki serves as the Founder and CEO of Hatch Labs since 2023. In this role, she provides an AI Product accelerator launchpad through various programs. Her leadership focuses on fostering innovation and guiding startups in the AI sector. Under her direction, Hatch Labs aims to support deep tech founders in achieving product-market fit, leveraging her extensive experience in AI product management.
Education and Expertise
Eva Agapaki holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Science (MSc) in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering from UCLA. She also achieved a Super Minor in Structural Earthquake Engineering at UCLA. Her educational background is complemented by training in disciplined entrepreneurship at MIT NSF I-Corps, enhancing her expertise in product management and innovation.
Background
Eva Agapaki has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was an AI and Product Management Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, where she led the Digital Twins Research Lab. Additionally, she held positions at PTC, Outsmart Insight, and AVEVA, contributing to AI-driven product development and innovation management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Eva Agapaki has achieved significant milestones, including securing funding for an innovation product team at PTC and scaling it to 32 members. She has generated a $1.5M research portfolio at the University of Florida and has been recognized with multiple AI leadership awards. Her contributions to the field include launching an AI research lab and driving substantial revenue growth in the AdTech sector.
Professional Contributions
Eva Agapaki has made notable contributions to the AI and technology sectors. She has architected SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing sustainability for oil and gas clients through Digital Twinning and AI. Additionally, she has mentored deep tech founders and has been featured as a speaker at AI conferences, sharing her insights on product development and innovation.