Ellie Diakanastasi - Start-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior

Q: Where is Ellie based?

Ellie is based in Papagou, Greece .

Q: What languages does Ellie speak?

Ellie speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: 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 .

Q: Which industries is Ellie most experienced in?

Ellie is most experienced in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Ellie also has some experience in Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Ellie most experienced in?

Ellie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Research and Development . Ellie also has some experience in Operations , Finance , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Ellie worked in recently?

Ellie has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ellie worked in recently?

Ellie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Research and Development .

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Papagou, Greece

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Start-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 month

Executive Director – Board Member

Elevate Greece

Leadership and strategy
Fundraising
Program management
Strategic partnership
Public relations

May 2014 - Dec 2022

8 years 8 months

Athens, 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 months

Athens, 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 year

Scientific Collaborator

CoSy Lab, University of Piraeus

Conducted research on creativity techniques
Developed train the trainer techniques

Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

1 year 9 months

Marketing Manager

Digital Sima

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Education

Professional Services

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.

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

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

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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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Education 11.5 y

Avg length 4 y 3 m

Longest experience 11 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Greece)

Primary country Greece

Expertise

Recent roles Start-ups Consultant/ Venture Building/ Entrepreneur in Consulting on Business Development of Residence- Acceleration- Senior, Executive Director – Board Member, Network and Teams Manager

Main industries Education, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

January 2026

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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. Ellie also has some experience in Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Ellie most experienced in?

Ellie is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Research and Development. 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.

Which business areas has Ellie worked in recently?

Ellie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Research and Development.

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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