Nikola Stanojevic - Go-To-Market Specialist

Q: Where is Nikola based?

Nikola is based in Beograd, Serbia and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Nikola speak?

Nikola speaks the following languages: English (Native), Serbian (Native), German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nikola have?

Nikola has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Nikola has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Nikola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nikola's latest experience?

Nikola's most recent position is Go-To-Market Specialist at JetBrains Innovation Hub .

Q: What companies has Nikola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nikola has worked for JetBrains Innovation Hub , Inspiralia , StartupBlink , Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia , and ICT Hub .

Q: Which industries is Nikola most experienced in?

Nikola is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Biotechnology . Nikola also has some experience in Professional Services and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Nikola most experienced in?

Nikola is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Business Intelligence , and Finance . Nikola also has some experience in Product Development , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Nikola worked in recently?

Nikola has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Nikola worked in recently?

Nikola has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Business Intelligence , and Finance .

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Beograd, Serbia

Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

3 months

Go-To-Market Specialist

JetBrains Innovation Hub

Develop commercialization strategies for AI-enabled healthtech and medtech solutions emerging from the JetBrains Innovation Hub ecosystem
Designed go-to-market and commercialization strategies for AI-driven healthcare and medtech products
Coordinated pilot deployments with healthcare providers, research institutions, and clinical partners, validating adoption pathways for AI-enabled healthcare tools
Developed enterprise partnership strategies with hospitals, research labs, and digital health organizations to support early product adoption
Translated technical and research capabilities into product positioning, adoption pathways, and scalable market entry strategies
Worked with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, product, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to align technical development with real-world healthcare deployment

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Innovation Expert (Project-Based)

Inspiralia

Support deep-tech startups and research-driven companies in securing funding and bringing technical products to market
Develop commercialization strategies for scientific technologies and deep-tech startups
Prepare and structure proposals for European innovation funding programs
Conduct market validation and product strategy development for AI-enabled and life sciences technologies

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026

3 years

Head of Custom Projects and Innovation

StartupBlink

Lead global innovation consulting projects focused on startup ecosystem development, research commercialization, and innovation infrastructure
Structured and delivered international innovation projects for governments and multilateral organizations
Designed programs supporting research commercialization, startup formation, and deep-tech ecosystem growth
Coordinated cross-functional teams delivering innovation diagnostics, ecosystem benchmarking, and strategy implementation
Worked with policymakers, startup ecosystems, and research institutions to strengthen innovation capacity and technology transfer pathways

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Belgrade, Serbia

Business Advisor – Proof of Concept Program

Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

Advise academic research teams and university laboratories on commercialization of scientific discoveries through the national Proof-of-Concept program
Support technology transfer processes including spin-out creation, licensing strategies, and industry collaboration pathways
Conduct market validation for research technologies and prepare commercialization roadmaps for institutional research projects
Work with researchers, institutional leadership, and innovation offices to translate scientific research into deployable technologies

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025

2 years 1 month

Belgrade, Serbia

Senior Innovation Consultant

ICT Hub

Provide strategic innovation advisory to startups, corporates, and public-sector innovation programs
Support startups and SMEs in product validation, commercialization strategy, and funding preparation
Design and deliver innovation programs supporting early-stage technology ventures
Mentor founders on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and early-stage growth

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

4 years

United States

Deputy CEO

PERSIDA INC.

Led commercialization strategy for bioinformatics and clinical data platforms used by research institutions and healthcare organizations
Developed enterprise partnership opportunities with hospitals, clinical research teams, and academic institutions evaluating digital health and biomedical data solutions
Coordinated pilot deployments with clinical and research partners to validate product adoption in regulated healthcare environments
Translated scientific capabilities into product roadmaps, enterprise value propositions, and commercialization strategies
Worked with multidisciplinary teams across scientists, engineers, product teams, and institutional stakeholders to align research capabilities with real-world applications

Jan 2016 - Dec 2023

8 years

Founder / Product Lead Roles

HealthTech Platforms

Lead development and commercialization of digital health platforms focused on behavior-based healthcare and wellness technologies
Define product vision, architecture, and roadmap for digital health applications
Coordinate pilot deployments with healthcare professionals and institutions
Design go-to-market strategies and early partnership frameworks supporting product adoption

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 3 months

Funding, Strategy & Innovation Advisory | International

Freelance

Advise startups and early-stage teams on market research, validation, and commercialization strategy
Support grant applications, funding strategy, and early go-to-market decision-making
Work across biotech, digital health, SaaS, and emerging technology domains

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Healthcare

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Business Intelligence, Finance, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales.

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Finance

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Summary

Innovation strategist with a background in life sciences and over a decade of experience translating scientific and technical capabilities into deployable products, partnerships, and commercialization strategies.

My work focuses on the intersection of AI, digital health, and scientific research, helping startups, research institutions, and innovation programs move from early discovery to real-world deployment. I specialize in bridging the gap between researchers, product teams, and executive stakeholders in complex and regulated environments.

Across startups, research programs, and international innovation initiatives, I have led projects involving scientific software platforms, bioinformatics tools, digital health products, and AI-enabled innovation workflows, working with scientists, engineers, founders, and institutional partners to move technologies from concept to market.

Skills

Ai × Life Sciences Applications
Translational Research Advisory And Tech Transfer (Research To Market)
Scientific Software & Digital Health Platforms
Product-market Fit Strategy
Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Accounts
Product Strategy & Go-to-market
Innovation Programs & Ecosystem Development
Product Management (B2b)
Ai & Innovation Practice: Across My Work I Actively Integrate Large Language Models Into Research, Product Development, And Innovation Workflows.
Ai-assisted Synthesis And Analysis Of Scientific Literature And Research Data
Ai-supported Product Validation, Market Research, And Strategy Development
Designing Structured Gpt-based Workflows For Technology Commercialization, Grant Development, And Innovation Program Delivery
I Approach Ai Not Only As A Productivity Tool But As An Operational Layer For Accelerating The Translation Of Scientific Knowledge Into Deployable Technologies.

Languages

English

Native

Serbian

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Physiology · Molecular Biology and Physiology · Belgrade, Serbia

University of Cambridge

Executive Program · Innovation Policy and Strategy · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Certified HACCP

Certified Project Writing

National Certificate

JetBrains Innovation Hub

Certified Nutrition Specialist

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Healthcare 11 y

Avg length 3 y 9 m

Longest experience 11 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Serbia, United States)

Primary country Serbia

Expertise

Recent roles Go-To-Market Specialist, Innovation Expert (Project-Based), Head of Custom Projects and Innovation

Main industries Healthcare, Information Technology, Biotechnology

Main business areas Strategy, Business Intelligence, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Nikola based?

Nikola is based in Beograd, Serbia and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Nikola speak?

Nikola speaks the following languages: English (Native), Serbian (Native), German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nikola have?

Nikola has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Nikola has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Nikola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nikola be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nikola would be well-suited for roles such as: Go-To-Market Specialist, Innovation Expert (Project-Based), Head of Custom Projects and Innovation.

What is Nikola's latest experience?

Nikola's most recent position is Go-To-Market Specialist at JetBrains Innovation Hub.

What companies has Nikola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nikola has worked for JetBrains Innovation Hub, Inspiralia, StartupBlink, Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, and ICT Hub.

Which industries is Nikola most experienced in?

Nikola is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Biotechnology. Nikola also has some experience in Professional Services and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Nikola most experienced in?

Nikola is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Finance. Nikola also has some experience in Product Development, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Nikola worked in recently?

Nikola has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Nikola worked in recently?

Nikola has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

What is Nikola's education?

Nikola holds a Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Physiology from University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology.

Does Nikola have any certificates?

Nikola has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified HACCP, Certified Project Writing, and National Certificate.

What is the availability of Nikola?

Nikola will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Nikola?

Nikola's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.