Margarita Khartanovich Email & Phone Number

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

With experience having my own startup, I am passionate about supporting founders and businesses as they grow. I enjoy connecting people, building meaningful networks and relationships, and am highly motivated to see teams and entrepreneurs succeed. This role furthers my career in working with startup founders and investors as well as helps position Tampere as a leading startup hub, contributing to the success of growth companies and the overall health of the local ecosystem.My current responsibilities include: - Lead collaboration on regional startup ecosystem matters with the City of Tampere and other relevant actors.- Act as the main contact for Tampere's early-stage startup ecosystem, including hubs, incubators, accelerators, governmental agencies, embassies, and universities.- Promote local startup networks and opportunities in partnership with Tampere University, Business Tampere, and key stakeholders.- Build relationships with national and international investors, supporting scouting, matchmaking, and integrating investors into events with Platform6 and Business Tampere.- Contribute to mission & vision statements and brand development & marketing efforts for Startup Tampere.- Promote the Tampere ecosystem nationally and internationally at events like TechChill, Latitude59, Arctic15, Slush, Startup Foundation, and Maria 01.- Lead key regional startup events such as Stream Connect, Startup Tampere Showcase, and New Nordics Pitch Competition.

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

I worked closely with founders, partners, and other stakeholders to help formulate the long-term vision and strategy for the Platform6 community and drove day-to-day execution to turn that vision into reality. This role allowed me to continue developing the local startup community by integrating valuable services and networks, both locally and globally. I focused on supporting a new generation of founders, facilitating matchmaking, and enhancing Tampere's startup ecosystem to position the city as a startup hub.Accomplishments:- Engaged a community of over 250 founders and employees by creating opportunities for relationship building and knowledge sharing.- Developed support plans addressing emerging needs, resulting in new partnership, services, networks, events, etc being plugged to Platform6, - Led the planning and execution of over 60 online and offline events, including peer sessions, workshops, founder events, and ecosystem events, enhancing community interaction by 30%.- Launched key community events like Founders Club, CEO Mastermind, and Campfire Sessions, each attracting an average of 100+ participants.- Developed and executed a content strategy for the community and external use, increasing online engagement by 40% (newsletter, Slack, website, social media, infoscreens, Members Portal, etc)- Relaunched the Platform6 website from design to execution, resulting in a 50% increase in site traffic.- Enhanced investor relations activities with Office Hours featuring VCs, angel investors, and CVCs, leading to several successful funding rounds.- Built relationships with investors and key startup networks in Finland and abroad, expanding the investor network.- Managed strategic planning and community management, driving initiatives that increased brand visibility and community growth.#technology #startups #media #communications #investorrelations

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

My mission was to engage Tampere students and inspire them with the possibilities of entrepreneurship. My goal was to build a sense of community that united students, academia, and the startup world. This role was significant as it allowed me to contribute to the local startup scene in Tampere following the pandemic-driven closure of Binary District. It was an opportunity to apply my knowledge and build new initiatives within the local community.Accomplishments:- Managed a team to drive various initiatives.- Organised engaging online events featuring VCs from Silicon Valley, local and international tech talent, and entrepreneurs.- Increased student interest in startups through targeted campaigns and events.- Developed long-lasting activities and products for HUBS, boosting growth and building trust among students.#technology #startups #entrepreneurship #communications

Amsterdam, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore

In this role, I continued to work on investor relations and fundraising for new projects, targeting institutional investors, VCs, family offices, and crowdfunding campaigns. We launched new ventures in cities including Amsterdam, London, Berlin, and New York, focusing on co-working spaces for tech talent (Primalbase), tech events, educational courses, and publications (Binary District). We also established the Blockchain Institute, an R&D arm for launching tech projects and funding blockchain research. This role marked my first experience in venture building, from concept to launch. I built something new - the Binary District Journal - running my own tech publication and numerous events and courses on emerging technologies like IoT, AI, blockchain, biotech, cybersecurity, data science, and quantum computing. The journal was syndicated by The Next Web (acquired by Financial Times), attracting 10 million monthly visitors (https://thenextweb.com/author/binary-district-journal/).Accomplishments: - Represented the company at top tech events, speaking at The Next Web (Amsterdam, London), Genesis Conference (London, Moscow) & Digital Capital of the World (London), networking and interviewing at WebSummit (Lisbon) & Slush (Helsinki), academic events.- Developed concepts, strategies, and hired the staff for new ventures in tech.- Helped raise funding for partner projects (Primalbase - $7 million - https://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2017/07/31/this-startup-allows-you-to-turn-your-coworking-membership-into-an-investment/#5f24d56849c9, for industrial blockchain company - $120 million).- Built partnerships with such organisations as Slush, London Tech Advocates, IBM, The Next Web, Binance, London & Partners, BBC, Arctic 15, Metabolic, Zcash, Financial Times, Ethereum and more.- Conducted interviews with renowned VCs such as Tim Draper, Billy Draper, Adam Draper, and Kavita Gupta.#newtechnology #media #investorrelations #venturebuilding

London, England, United Kingdom

This role marked my entry into the rapidly growing fintech and blockchain sectors. I began when Bitcoin was valued at €100, and I played a pivotal role in scaling CoinTelegraph's reach and influence. I led an international team, hiring and managing journalists from around the world. My work involved driving audience growth and building strong connections within the tech and investment industries, significantly expanding CoinTelegraph's impact during the fintech boom.Accomplishments:- Managed a decentralised team of 15 writers and proofreaders across multiple time zones, ensuring consistent high-quality content.- Increased website traffic from a few thousand to 3 million visits per day by optimising content strategy and expanding topic coverage.- Planned and executed an editorial calendar, selecting topics that aligned with industry trends and reader interests.- Edited articles to enhance readability and maintain the magazine's tone, resulting in higher reader engagement.- Conducted outreach to industry experts, securing over 50 interviews and expert contributions that enriched the publication's content.- Wrote and published 30+ articles, providing in-depth analysis and interviews with key figures in the tech and finance sectors.- Organised and promoted CoinTelegraph events in Helsinki and Munich, increasing brand visibility and community engagement.- Represented CoinTelegraph at major tech events in Europe and Asia, establishing partnerships and increasing brand awareness.- Co-organized Blockshow, one of Europe's largest fintech events, attracting over 1,000 attendees and numerous high-profile speakers.#newtechnology #blockchain #media

Tampere

I covered business, technology, and the music scene in the Tampere region providing in-depth articles that highlighted the region's economic and technological advancements. This role allowed me to hone my journalistic skills while contributing to the promotion of Tampere's business and cultural landscape.Accomplishments:- Covered business and technology topics in the Tampere region (imaging, ICT, IoT, Innovation, R&D, investments)- Reported on the Tampere music scene for Business Tampere magazine.- Conducted research and interviews to provide in-depth and accurate reporting.- Created engaging content to highlight the economic and technological advancements in the region.#business #technology #journalism

Oulu, Finland

In this role, I launched and managed the first English-language publication at the University of Oulu, focusing on creating inclusive and integrative content for international students. I was responsible for every aspect of the editorial process, from layout design to writing and editing stories. My aim was to portray international students as integral parts of Finnish society, showcasing their talents and efforts to integrate. This experience honed my skills in project management, editorial coordination, and cross-cultural communication.Accomplishments:- Created the layout and concept for the first English-language publication launched by an international editor at the University of Oulu.- Managed the editorial process post-launch, including topic selection, editing, and writing stories relevant to international students.- Coordinated a team of journalists, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.- Wrote featured articles and edited close to 100 articles, focusing on the integration of international students into Finnish society.- Promoted the publication to both international and local readers.- Coordinated content with the Student Union, aligning with their objectives and goals.#media #journalism #projectmanagement

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

#media #musicjournalism As a freelance reporter and interviewer for Rolling Stone Magazine (franchise), I conducted interviews with well-known artists, covered live shows and music festivals, and wrote gig reviews. My work included live show photography and was published on RollingStone.ru. This role allowed me to develop my skills in journalism, music reporting, and photography while engaging with the music industry.Accomplishments:- Conducted interviews with prominent artists such as Marilyn Manson, Korn, Deftones, Mastodon, Sick Puppies, Down, IAMX, Stratovarius, Accept, Bullet For My Valentine, Tokio Hotel, John Grant, Say Lou Lou, Poets of The Fall, Entwine, Tesla Boy, and Negative.- Covered live shows and music festivals, writing gig and album reviews and capturing live show photography.- Published interviews and articles on RollingStone.ru (shut down after the change of ownership).

Tampere

#technology #startup #digitalmarketing #PRAt WordDive, a fast-growing edtech startup, I managed communications, digital marketing and PR efforts for international audiences. This role involved working closely with the CEO and leadership team to achieve strategic goals. I demonstrated strong creative, strategic, and organizational skills, with expertise in SEO, SEM, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Yandex Direct, conversion optimization, mobile marketing, PR, and media relations. Accomplishments: - Led marketing campaigns for international markets, including planning, budgeting, material creation, and product planning, which increased engagement and conversions.- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing and PR program, enhancing WordDive's image in the mobile and education industries.- Collaborated with the CEO and leadership team to set and evaluate short and long-term marketing goals.- Ensured consistent messaging across all communications (newsletters, blogs, ads, press releases, websites, landing pages), contributing to higher customer satisfaction.- Edited, designed, produced, and distributed marketing and communication materials, improving brand visibility.- Managed the marketing and communications budget efficiently.- Planned and executed events to maximize marketing communication results, boosting brand reputation.- Selected relevant media, pitched stories to local and global media, and built relationships with journalists and bloggers, achieving significant media coverage.- Acted as a spokesperson and supported the leadership team in their roles.- Measured the success of marketing activities and implemented improvements.- Facilitated internal communications, fostering a cohesive team environment.

Tampere

- Proof-reading learning items/examples (Russian/English)- Voice-recording the items for studying materials

Hollola, Finland

#digitalmarketing #media #technologyThis role marked my first deep dive into digital marketing, where I created and optimised content and campaigns to attract international visitors and trade representatives to various events. This experience honed my skills in SEO, social media management, and content creation.Accomplishments:- Created digital marketing campaigns targeting international visitors for events like Matka Travel Fair, Habitare, Gastro, Pulpaper, and VeneBat.- Developed content for client websites, including Allu Group.- Conducted search engine optimization and managed social media efforts.- Authored the company's blog posts.

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

#research #media #EU-RussiaIn this contract role, I conducted research on Russian media and EU-Russia relations at the University of Helsinki. This experience deepened my analytical skills and provided insights into international media relations.Accomplishments:- Produced comprehensive research reports contributing to academic understanding of EU-Russia media dynamics.

Vienna, Austria

#fundraising #sponsorship #journalismDuring this internship, I supported fundraising and sponsorship activities at IPI, contributing to free journalism activism in Vienna. This role provided valuable experience in non-profit fundraising and advocacy.Accomplishments:- Contributed to securing funds and sponsorships for journalism activism projects.- Enhanced the institute’s outreach and engagement with potential sponsors.

Russia

#technology #media #PR #communications #marketingMy early career was driven by a commitment to learning through practical experience. It was precisely and consistently focused on managing PR campaigns, developing communication strategies, and building media relations. At 19, while pursuing degrees in PR and Linguistics, I started as a PR manager. Later, I interned in a city’s municipal administration, organising press conferences for a city of 3 million people. At 20, I gained international experience in a US marketing company, managing content and executing marketing campaigns. After graduating, I worked in a PR agency with German headquarters, managing high-profile clients like Archos, a French electronics company, and Smart Technologies, a Canadian company known for its SMART Board® displays. I launched their products, met all KPIs, and increased media coverage by 40%. Later, I promoted an entertainment broadcasting network's brand across regions, organised high-profile events and coordinated with TV influencers. These efforts boosted visibility and engagement among the network’s key target audience – young people under 25. I also trained regional PR managers, ensuring consistent promotional efforts and media coverage.Skills and functions put in practice and enhanced during this time: - Brand Management, Training and Development (HR), Media Relations, Event Management, Influencer Marketing, Account Management, Case Studies, Product Launch, Advertising Campaigns, PR Campaigns, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Marketing, Incentive Programs, Communication, News Writing, Crisis Communications, Press Releases.Note: A more detailed description of these work experiences is available upon request. There is much more to share.

London, England, United Kingdom

#PR #media #manufacturing This was my first professional work experience abroad, in London, UK, conducted entirely in English. Working with multiple clients in a PR agency, I focused on manufacturing and industrial companies such as Belgium-based DuPont Safety and Environmental Management Services (SEMS). I am grateful for the professional insights, introductions to key people in London PR, and the trust and ownership given in my tasks. At 21 years old, this role was a crucial building block in my professional career, preparing me for a full-time position after graduation.Accomplishments: - Achieved my first international certificate - University of Cambridge standard certificate in work experience (endorsed by employer), by completing various tasks and receiving positive feedback.- Developed and presented several client pitches, enhancing client engagement and contributing to business development.- Created a database of 100 potential clients, which increased the agency’s prospecting efficiency.- Reorganised the agency’s administrative workflow, improving operational efficiency and client service.- Secured personal introductions to key figures in the London PR community, expanding the agency’s network and influence.

Doctor Of Social Sciences, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Finnish Society for Development ResearchI have presented my research ideas at such prominent conferences.

Master'S Degree, European And Russian Studies, Mass Communication And Journalism, 4

Activities and Societies: ISOT (International Students of Tampere) Debate SocietyEuropean and Russian Studies Programme (International.

Specialist, Public Relations

Diploma with honours

Specialist, Linguistics

Diploma with honours

Certificate, Languages

Certificate (Advanced Level)