Women in Tech: The virtual reality startup Atopia is building a platform where museums, galleries, and attractions from around the world can be experienced immersively from home – interactively and socially. The startup was founded in 2023 by Annabell Vacano and Valentin Diehl, with support from business angels Boris Bend and Mark Dzulko. After training as a violinist and studying economics at LMU Munich and King's College London, Annabell worked in cultural management and consulting for cultural institutions. At Atopia, she can now pursue both of her passions. In this interview, she talks about Annabell talks about what motivates her, how she gets the best ideas and gives hands-on tips for pitching. (Photo: Paul Blau / Atopia)