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Green Line AngelsPartner - Strategy & Ecosystem Lead
May. 2025CyprusI co-founded and co-manage a cross-border angel syndicate connecting early-stage startups with investors across Cyprus, the UK, Ireland, Türkiye, and the EU. My role focuses on ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and deal flow curation. I lead initiatives to identify high-potential ventures, build relationships with accelerators and deal flow partners, and design collaborative events that bring startups and investors together. I also contribute to our investment strategy, support founders with fundraising readiness, and promote inclusive, responsible innovation across the region.
12 MONKEYS STARTUP STUDIOChief Growth Officer
Apr. 2024 - May. 2025CyprusAs Chief Growth Officer at 12 Monkeys Startup Studio, I lead growth strategy, market positioning, and revenue development for a portfolio of early-stage startups primarily founded by university students and academics. My role is centered on identifying market opportunities, scaling ventures, and optimizing business models to ensure sustainable success. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Growth Strategy & Market Expansion – Developed and implemented data-driven growth strategies to accelerate startup traction and market penetration.
Customer Acquisition & Sales Optimization – Designed targeted marketing and sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and improve revenue streams.
Startup Mentorship & Business Development – Provided hands-on guidance to startup teams, refining their business models, product-market fit, and go-to-market strategies.
Investment Readiness & Fundraising – Supported startups in preparing investment pitches, financial projections, and fundraising strategies, aiming for at least two investor-ready startups by May 2025.
Data-Driven Decision Making – Led growth analytics initiatives, ensuring startups leverage performance metrics and AI-driven tools for optimization.
Collaboration & Innovation Culture – Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, aligning startup growth efforts with long-term strategic goals.
By working closely with startup founders, marketing teams, and technical experts, I ensure growth efforts translate into scalable, revenue-generating businesses. My focus remains on helping founders build investor-ready, market-disrupting startups that drive innovation and economic impact.
NI-COLocal Expert / Business Advisor - The Innovative Entrepreneurship Project
Jun. 2019 - Mar. 2024CyprusAs a Local Expert and Business Advisor for the EU-funded Innovative Entrepreneurship Project, I provided strategic guidance to senior management, ensuring project interventions were effective and locally relevant. My role focused on fostering innovation, startup development, investment readiness, and business support to strengthen Cyprus' economic landscape. Innovation & Ecosystem Development – Led Into Digital Forum 2023, helped establish an incubator hub, and initiated angel investor networks to improve startup funding access. Stakeholder Engagement – Represented NI-CO in high-level meetings, dispute resolution efforts, and international study visits, strengthening ties with investors, policymakers, and business groups. Monitoring & Evaluation – Developed and implemented Management Information Systems (MIS) to track project impact on entrepreneurship and business innovation. Grants Development – Led the design, application, and execution of grant programs, overseeing criteria setting, evaluations, and feasibility assessments. Training & Capacity Building – Designed and managed entrepreneurship training programs, ensuring continuous monitoring and high-impact learning. Business Advisory – Provided consulting to startups and SMEs, advising on finance, management, market research, and business strategy. Developed business plans for funding and investment readiness. The Innovative Entrepreneurship Project significantly improved startup support, funding access, and innovation ecosystems, creating long-term opportunities for economic growth.
TEKSER LTDManaging Director
Jun. 2003CyprusAs Managing Director of TEKSER LTD, I have been driving the company’s strategic growth, market expansion, and operational excellence for over two decades. My expertise spans leadership, business development, and industrial solutions, ensuring sustainable success in the machinery sector. Key Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Growth & Market Expansion – Defined long-term vision, secured new markets, and diversified revenue streams through innovative solutions.
Operations & Process Optimization – Streamlined workflows, improved productivity, and integrated AI-driven tools for performance tracking and forecasting.
Project Execution & Industrial Solutions – Led large-scale machinery and industrial projects, ensuring efficiency, budget control, and risk management.
Team Leadership & Development – Built a high-performing workforce, fostering innovation, learning, and leadership growth.
Financial & Market Strategy – Managed financial planning, cost optimization, and secured strategic partnerships to drive profitability.
Change & Innovation Management – Led organizational transformation, adapting to evolving market demands and introducing new products and services.
Stakeholder & Client Relations – Represented TEKSER LTD in industry negotiations, partnerships, and conferences, strengthening market positioning.
TEKSER LTD has become a top industrial machinery provider, leveraging technology, innovation, and business scalability to ensure long-term success.
HiltiEngineer Intern
Sep. 2002 - Dec. 2002
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