Ellie D.-Start-up Consultant / Venture Builder / Entrepreneurial Consultant in Business Development, Residence, Acceleration, Senior
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Start-up Consultant / Venture Builder / Entrepreneurial Consultant in Business Development, Residence, Acceleration, Senior
Eltrun
- Strategy
- Fundraising
- Program management
- Strategic partnerships
- Business development
- Networking with companies such as Democritus, Hypercliq, Excid.io, Seeders, StartSmartSee.org, MIT AI Universal Summit
Executive Director – Board Member
Elevate Greece
- Leadership and strategy
- Fundraising
- Program management
- Strategic partnerships
- Public relations
Network and Teams Manager
Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEin)
- Founding member of the first university incubator-accelerator in Greece
- Delivered entrepreneurship education
- Mentored resident 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
Senior Researcher
ELTRUN, Athens University of Economics and Business
- Entrepreneurship research
- Program management
- Strategic partnerships
- Public relations
- Managed EU programs on virtual acceleration and train-the-trainer programs in creativity, trends, and entrepreneurship
Scientific Collaborator
CoSy Lab, University of Piraeus
- Conducted research on creativity techniques
- Developed train-the-trainer techniques
Marketing Manager
Digital Sima
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
Summary
Dynamic start-up consultant and venture builder with 12 years of experience driving innovation and entrepreneurship.
Expertise includes strategic partnerships and program management, effectively bridging theoretical knowledge and practical application. Proven ability to coach teams and support business development, empowering people to turn ideas into impactful ventures. Strong ability to build valuable networks and develop 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 Outreach
- Leadership
- University Researcher
- Innovation Strategy
- Technology Transfer
- Curriculum Creator
- Hands-On Tutor
Languages
Education
Athens University of Economics & Business
PhD · Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Athens, Greece
University of Antwerp Business School
Master after Master in Management · Management in Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Antwerp, Belgium
Athens University of Economics & Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Athens, Greece
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Global experience
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Ellie is based in Papagou, Greece.
Ellie speaks the following languages: Greek (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Ellie has at least 17 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 9 months. Note that Ellie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ellie would be well-suited for roles such as: Start-up Consultant / Venture Builder / Entrepreneurial Consultant in Business Development, Residence, Acceleration, Senior, Executive Director – Board Member, Network and Teams Manager.
Ellie's most recent position is Start-up Consultant / Venture Builder / Entrepreneurial Consultant in Business Development, Residence, Acceleration, Senior at Eltrun.
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.
Ellie is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Ellie also has some experience in Government and Administration.
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.
Ellie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology.
Ellie has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Research and Development.
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.
Ellie will be available part-time from December 2026.
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