Ivan Ivanka - CEO, Ivanka Group, Inc

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Work Background

Pink Sky DigitalPrincipal

Aug. 2023 - Feb. 2024🔹 Pushing boundaries. Crafting digital excellence. Ensuring client success. 🔹 At Pink Sky Digital, I lead a dynamic team of digital innovators who are passionate about transforming the digital landscape. We specialize in creating bespoke digital solutions that elevate brands, streamline processes, and drive measurable outcomes. My role is not just about overseeing projects; it's about forging strategic partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring that our clients always stay a step ahead in the digital race. With a penchant for excellence and a commitment to continuous learning, I'm dedicated to ensuring Pink Sky Digital remains at the forefront of digital evolution.

AntlerEntrepreneur in Residence

Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023I’ll get to build my next impactful venture surrounded by other passionate founders solving global problems. If you know anyone that would be valuable for me to meet as I embark on this new journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’d like to learn more about Antler and how you can join me on this journey - visit antler.co As a startup #founder, Antler gives me unique access to high level venture building expertise, global networks, and funding opportunities from day zero.

i1xChief Executive Officer

Jul. 2023 - Feb. 2024New York City Metropolitan AreaNo matter where you hail from or which language you dream in, your vision has a place here. At i1x Ventures, we champion diverse ideas and voices. If you're striving to make a mark in the digital domain, whether through SaaS, AI, or the next tech marvel, we're here to guide and amplify your journey. Together, we'll break barriers and create global success stories, ensuring your message resonates far and wide, from inception to grand achievements. Visionary Leadership: Chart the course for i1x, specializing in the ideation, development, and scaling of pioneering SaaS and AI-driven solutions. Operational Oversight: Helm all company operations, from resource allocation to process optimization, ensuring a seamless blend of innovation and execution. Team Dynamics: Cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation among a talented pool of professionals, driving them towards the unified mission of tech revolution. Strategic Alliances: Forge pivotal relationships with tech innovators, industry leaders, and stakeholders, positioning i1x at the nexus of SaaS and AI advancements. Brand Ambassador: Represent i1x on global platforms, advocating for transformative tech while absorbing trends to keep our strategies avant-garde and impactful.

MarksterFounder

Feb. 2023 - Feb. 2024I'm thrilled to announce my latest venture—Markster, a platform designed to revolutionize the way freelancers, solopreneurs, and aspiring consultants do business. 🌟 The Genesis of Markster 🌟 The idea for Markster was born out of a personal journey that began when I was just 8 years old. I was the first kid in my school to own a PC and a printer. I quickly turned this into a business opportunity, offering printing and copying services to my classmates. Fast forward a few decades, and I've been fortunate to help grow businesses resulting in 9-figures in revenue across 20+ countries. 🔥 The Problem We're Solving 🔥 Throughout my career, I've noticed a recurring theme: incredibly talented individuals bogged down by the complexities of running a business. Questions like, "How do I find leads?", "Should I focus on SEO or PPC?", and "How do I manage my operations?" often lead to decision paralysis. That's why I created Markster—to simplify the solo business journey. We're building an all-in-one platform that integrates various sales, marketing, and operational tools, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: generating clients, increasing revenue, and achieving focused growth. 🌱 Who We Serve 🌱 We're targeting experts in various fields who may not be tech-savvy but are exceptional at what they do. We call them Freedom Pioneers—individuals looking to break free from traditional business constraints and embrace a simplified, digital way of generating income. 👉 Join the Revolution 👉 We're in the final stages of developing our MVP and are inviting a select group of users for beta testing. If you're tired of juggling multiple tools and want to be a part of a community of Freedom Pioneers, I invite you to sign up for exclusive updates at [https://growth.markster.io/]. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. Together, we'll redefine what it means to run a solo business. #MarksterIsBorn #SolopreneurSimplified #OnePlatformZeroConfusion #FocusOnGrowth

RobotenGrowth Hacker

Nov. 2022 - Aug. 2023

i1xGeneral Partner

Oct. 2022 - Feb. 2024New York, United StatesInvestment Strategy: Oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and management of investments, focusing on high-potential SaaS and AI-driven startups. Founder Collaboration: Partner closely with startup founders, offering mentorship, resources, and strategic insights, fueling their journey from idea to Seed stage and beyond. Portfolio Management: Supervise the growth and performance of our investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with i1x's mission and value proposition. Network Expansion: Extend our reach within the venture capital and tech ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration and co-building. Trend Analysis: Regularly analyze market dynamics, staying ahead of tech evolutions in SaaS and AI, ensuring our investments remain cutting-edge and lucrative.

Founder InstituteAdvisor

Jul. 2022As an Advisor/Mentor at the Founder Institute, I guide aspiring entrepreneurs through a structured program, helping transform innovative ideas into fundable startups and ultimately, global businesses. With a network of 35,000+ mentors and advisors, the Founder Institute has been fostering entrepreneurial success since 2009, boasting $1.75BN+ in funding for alumni and a $35BN estimated portfolio value.

Ivanka ScandinaviaChief Executive Officer

May. 2022 - Feb. 2024As the CEO of Ivanka Scandinavia, I'm privileged to lead a dynamic team of digital marketing professionals dedicated to redefining and elevating brands in the digital landscape. At Ivanka, we believe in blending Nordic creativity with state-of-the-art technology to deliver bespoke solutions that resonate with audiences and drive business growth. Every day, I'm inspired by the challenges and opportunities the digital world presents. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, we at Ivanka Scandinavia are committed to shaping the future of digital marketing, one campaign at a time. I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and anyone passionate about the evolving digital frontier. Let's shape the future of digital marketing together!

Ivanka DigitalLead Consultant

Oct. 2021 - Jul. 2022United StatesAs a lead consultant, I am: - Determining the most suitable business models for startup businesses. - Developing suitable digital marketing strategies based on clients' business models. - Evaluating brands' target customers to identify the social media channels that would provide the best opportunities for customer engagement. - Calculating clients' return on ad spend (ROAS) and comparing it against industry averages. - Evaluating clients' marketing budgets and allocating spending on various marketing needs accordingly. - Assisting clients in launching new websites and apps. - Assessing clients' current digital marketing strategies and suggesting improvements accordingly. - Performing business, marketing, and client audits to identify various issues impacting clients’ bottom-line performance. - Identifying new opportunities to encourage customer engagement.

Flinkit! Interim Chief Growth Officer

Mar. 2021 - Jul. 2021Budapest, HungaryMy responsibilities were to: - Grow company’s customer acquisition and retention and revenue acceleration. - In cooperation with CEO, develop plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s goals. - Build a foundation for excellence in customer adoption through the use of cost-effective processes, metrics, and best practices. - Manage the use of budgets. - Actively books and performs strategic sales demonstrations, both online and in person. - Lead in the efforts to build a robust indirect sales strategy, channel strategy, and partner community. - Exceed customer expectation and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction. - Provide detailed and accurate revenue forecasting. - Compile information and data related to customer and prospect interactions. - Monitor customer, market and competitor activity and provide feedback to company leadership team and other company functions.

IG VenturesGeneral Partner

Dec. 2020 - Jun. 2022London, England, United KingdomMy main responsibilities are: - Raising the fund. - Effectively deploying the fund’s capital. - Maximizing the value of the portfolio companies. - Making follow-on investments. - Keeping LPs updated on the fund’s performance.

ArtifisoftHead Of Strategy

Dec. 2020 - Jun. 2022New York, United StatesI help startups and SMBs all around the world to build, grow, and scale their businesses with the help off-the-shelf & no-code marketing automation solutions and no-nonsense advice. My responsibilities are to: - Develop role as strategic client partner and advisor across ongoing brand initiatives. - Create and direct innovative and thoughtful strategic solutions to complex brand and communications challenges on behalf of a your portfolio of clients. - Consult with clients on a range of strategic brand initiatives, including brand positioning, brand architecture, brand analytics, internal brand engagement and digital brand strategy. - Build upon a deepening knowledge of business, brand and clients to deliver strategies that continually evolve client brands. - Collaborate with clients and internal teams and partners to build and execute on strategic recommendations that will ultimately be brought to market across multiple channels. - Collaborate with creative teams to shape creative expression and execution. - Collaborate with project management to ensure that initiatives have appropriate resources for development, and are ultimately delivered on time and on budget. - Inspire and mentor junior strategy team members.

Csapatot.huFounder

Oct. 2020 - Jun. 2022

LivliaInterim Marketing & PR Officer

Aug. 2020 - Jul. 2021Budapest, HungaryLivlia is about revolutionizing how people sell, buy, lease, rent and interact with real estate with technology, professionalism, and love. As the seed-stage startups' first external manager, I was asked to carry out the following duties: - Planning and carrying out marketing PR campaigns and strategies. - Monitoring the public and media's opinion of your the brand. - Writing and editing press releases, leaflets, brochures, speeches, newsletters, websites and social media content. - Utilizing all forms of media, including national, regional and trade press, to build, maintain and manage the portrayal of a business. - Representing your company at events. - Training employees on how to handle media inquiries and press interviews. - Developing good working relationships with the media and liaising with the press on potential news stories. - Writing and editing in-house case studies and annual reports. - Managing and updating social media posts. - Devising and coordinating photo opportunities. - Managing, arranging and overseeing events. - Monitoring publicity and press coverage. - Commissioning market research. - Coordinating paid and unpaid advertising. I did this with a team (fluctuating between 2 to 9) I built from the ground up not only hitting, but exceeding marketing and business goals.

Founder Institute HungaryChapter Lead Director & Ecosystem Leader

Jul. 2020 - Jun. 2022Budapest, HungaryI co-founded and am leading the world's premier pre-seed / idea stage accelerator and startup launch program's Hungarian chapter. My main duties include: program facilitation, recruiting of founders & mentors, mentoring, partnerships, portfolio management. As a director, I: - Help aspiring entrepreneurs to launch impactful startups in Hungary and all around the world. - Use a proven methodology that has created $35B+ in enterprise value. - Actively participate in FI’s global network of CEOs, ecosystem leaders, and investors. The Founder Institute is an American business incubator, entrepreneur training and startup launch program that was founded in Palo Alto, California in 2009. Although based in Silicon Valley, The Founder Institute maintains chapters in over 180 cities and more than 65 nations. It offers a four-month part-time program for new and early-stage entrepreneurs that helps them develop their business ideas and form a company. Among the key requirements for graduation is the creation of a fully operational company by the end of the four-month program. As of 2018, over 3,500 companies had been created from the program, which raised over $800M funding in total.

Ivanka GroupChief Executive Officer

Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2022New York, United States

Ivanka GroupPresident

Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2022New York, United States

Ivanka DigitalHead of Growth & Customer Success

Mar. 2020 - Oct. 2021Budapest, Hungary

HB ReavisBusiness Development and Partnerships Manager

May. 2019 - Jun. 2020BudapestI was tasked to: - Create value through connecting stakeholders in the ecosystem. - Spearhead new business activities in Hungary and rest of V4 aimed at both startup and corporate clientele. - Contribute to the strategic product and service offering of the company. - Identify new business opportunities and develop winning consortia and bids. - Work with HQ and other organisations, major corporates, technology partners and funders. During this time, I helped: - Create the best coworking space in Hungary, then in Central and Eastern Europe. - Attract the hottest startups in the local area.

Johnson Consulting GroupBusiness Development Consultant

Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2020Greater New York City AreaI was helping my accounts: - Identifying new business opportunities. - Developing leads and contacting potential customers. - Devising sales strategies and implementing them. - Keeping up to date with trends.

Ivan IvankaBusiness Consultant

Jan. 2016

IGECManaging Partner

Jan. 2016

Ivanka CapitalFounding Partner

Jan. 2013 - Mar. 2020Toronto, Canada AreaMy main responsibilities were: - Raising the fund. - Effectively deploying the fund’s capital. - Maximizing the value of the portfolio companies. - Making follow-on investments. - Keeping LPs updated on the fund’s performance.