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Ellie Diakanastasi
Start-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 2 monthsStart-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior
Eltrun
- Strategy
- Fund raising
- Program management
- Strategic partnership
- Business development
- Networking with companies such as Democritus, Hypercliq, Excid.io, Seeders, StartSmartSee.org, MIT AI Universal Summit
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
1 year 1 monthExecutive Director – Board Member
Elevate Greece
- Leadership and strategy
- Fundraising
- Program management
- Strategic partnership
- Public relations
May 2014 - Dec 2022
8 years 8 monthsAthens, Greece
Network and Teams Manager
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEin)
- Founding member of the first university incubator-accelerator in Greece
- Delivered entrepreneurial education
- Mentored tenant teams in business development and networking
- Organized workshops and events
- Co-organized a Greek university innovation contest
- Ran an entrepreneurship summer school for high school students
- Coordinated open innovation contests with companies across various industries
Apr 2012 - Jul 2023
11 years 4 monthsAthens, Greece
Senior Researcher
ELTRUN, Athens University of Economics and Business
- Entrepreneurial research
- Program management
- Strategic partnership
- Public relations
- Managed EU programs around virtual acceleration and train the trainer programs on creativity, trends, entrepreneurship
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearScientific Collaborator
CoSy Lab, University of Piraeus
- Conducted research on creativity techniques
- Developed train the trainer techniques
Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
1 year 9 monthsMarketing Manager
Digital Sima
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Education (11.5 years), Professional Services (10.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Government and Administration (1 year).
Education
Professional Services
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (14 years), Strategy (12 years), Research and Development (11.5 years), Operations (8.5 years), Finance (3 years), and Marketing (1.5 years).
Project Management
Strategy
Research and Development
Operations
Finance
Marketing
Summary
Dynamic Start-ups Consultant and Venture Builder with 12 years of experience in driving innovation and entrepreneurship.
Expertise encompasses strategic partnerships, program management, effectively bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. Proven ability to coach teams and foster business development, empowering individuals to transform ideas into impact ventures. A strong capacity to build valuable networks and cultivate strategic relationships. Committed to advancing technology transfer and education in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Program And Portfolio Management
- Startup Ecosystem
- Market Research / Company Extroversion
- Leadership
- University Researcher
- Innovation Strategy
- Technology Transfer
- Curriculum Creator
- Hands-on Tutor
Languages
Greek
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2018 - Jan 2023
Athens University of Economics & Business
PhD · Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Athens, Greece
Sep 2007 - Jul 2008
University of Antwerp Business School
Master after Master in Management · Management in Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Antwerp, Belgium
Sep 2005 - Jun 2006
Athens University of Economics & Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Athens, Greece
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Where is Ellie based?
Ellie is based in Papagou, Greece.
What languages does Ellie speak?
Ellie speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Ellie have?
Ellie has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Ellie has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Ellie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Ellie be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Ellie would be well-suited for roles such as: Start-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior, Executive Director – Board Member, Network and Teams Manager.
What is Ellie's latest experience?
Ellie's most recent position is Start-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior at Eltrun.
What companies has Ellie worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Ellie has worked for Eltrun, Elevate Greece, Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEin), ELTRUN, and Athens University of Economics and Business.
Which industries is Ellie most experienced in?
Ellie is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Ellie also has some experience in Government and Public Administration.
Which business areas is Ellie most experienced in?
Ellie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D). Ellie also has some experience in Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
Which industries has Ellie worked in recently?
Ellie has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Ellie worked in recently?
Ellie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Ellie's education?
Ellie holds a Doctorate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Athens University of Economics & Business, a Master in Management in Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship from University of Antwerp Business School and a Bachelor in Political Science and History from Panteion University of Social and Political Science.
What is the availability of Ellie?
Ellie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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