Réka Kovács

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Smart Cities Consultant at Urban Tide @ Urban Tide
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Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom
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About Réka Kovács

In my work I combine an extensive knowledge in business management and creative growth with experience in technology and innovation My passion for innovation and cutting edge technologies led me to work in several business growth roles in the past few years. I have been involved in a number of high growth hardware and software ventures in Europe, in the commercial space industry and at NASA. I have always been passionate about emerging industries, science fiction worthy futuristic technologies and revolutionary products. I have experience in business development, marketing, market research, brand development, pitching, presentation and guide to funding. I like to work in fast paced environments, and in emerging fields where the rules are not set yet, where out-of-the-box thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset is required. Some buzzwords: strategical business development * brand development * (digital) marketing * business management * growth hacking * entrepreneurship * international relations * project management * market analysis * B2B and B2C customer relations and customer management * community management * start-ups * event management

Réka Kovács's Current Company Details
Urban Tide

Urban Tide

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Smart Cities Consultant at Urban Tide
Website:
urbantide.com
Employees:
7
Réka Kovács Work Experience Details
  • Urban Tide
    Smart Cities Consultant
    Urban Tide May 2016 - Present
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Rkcs Consulting
    Business Development
    Rkcs Consulting Sep 2015 - Present
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Currently I work on several projects with a number of high-growth ventures in Edinburgh and in Glasgow.
  • Demola Budapest
    Business Development Facilitator
    Demola Budapest Jun 2014 - Present
    Budapest
    - Matchmaking with Project Participants (Students) and Industry- I participated in the activities of Demola as a Project Partner as well- Supported the work of several Demola projects as a Business Development Consultant
  • L!Ber8 Technology
    Business Development
    L!Ber8 Technology Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
    Liber8tech - Energy Harvesting TechnologyCreated and Managed a $100 000 crowdfunding fundraising campaign - tago arc >> over 500 units sold >> over $100 000 raised >> featured on over 100 online media including TechCrunch, Engadget, EuroNewsMain tasks:- Creating a business plan, support in financial planning, pitching to investors, presenting at industry events- Primary contact for investors, potential distributors, industry partners and customers- Market research and activities related to early market expansion (US and Asia), OEM and R&D partnerships- Created content for the website, crowdfunding campaign, newsletters, press releases, blog posts- Transfer of US market intelligence
  • Freelancer - Business Consulting
    Creator Of Opportunities - Marketing And Business Development
    Freelancer - Business Consulting Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
    San Francisco Bay Area
    I worked as an independent marketing and business development consultant with startups from all over EuropeLiber8tech - gadgets with variable E Ink full displays and NFC wireless technologies -->Extremely successful crowdfunding campaign #tago arc - high-fashion, high-tech bracelet•Supporting the team in their crowdfunding campaign preparation•Preparation of Marketing and PR communication materials•Market research and opportunity analysis•Transfer of US market intelligence•Supporting US market penetration5L - a high tech shower head using only 5 litres of water•Marketing and business development support•Preparation of creative and marketing content for a future Kickstarter campaign•Creating an extensive PR database in relevant areas•Market researchWork Life Hub - Leading specialist in tailor-made work-life solutions•Marketing and business development support•Preparing creative content and market research
  • European Entrepreneurship Foundation
    Entrepreneur Evangelist And Community Management
    European Entrepreneurship Foundation Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
    Budapest
    Main tasks:Blog posts and articles on online platforms and printed media as well (Napi Gazdaság)Co-organization of events aimed at building the 'e'-ecosystem in Budapest (EEF First Monday, Imagine Cup Microsoft etc.)Managing the 'job' site and European Startup Jobs fbook page
  • Hungarian Water Cluster - Budapest Water Summit
    Project Manager For The Business Leaders Forum And Water And Sanitation Expo
    Hungarian Water Cluster - Budapest Water Summit Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
    Budapest
    Various international bodies are engaged in the assessment of existing and the elaboration of future water-related development goals, including an SDG. With a view to assess and summarize these activities as well as to provide guidance for future work the Government of Hungary, in cooperation with the UN system and the World Water Council, a global conference was organized: the Budapest Water Summit in Budapest, between 8-11 October 2013.The principal objective of the 2013 Budapest Water Summit: The Role of Water and Sanitation in the Global Sustainable Development Agenda was to take stock of the various developments, in and outside the UN system, in preparing water-related goals for the post Rio+20 development agenda.The Summit aimed to formulate a concrete recommendation for the UN General Assembly for setting the post-2015 development agenda, it must bridge political, economic, scientific and technical aspects in the elaboration of the water and sanitation related SDG. My key responsibility was to interface and coordinate between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary and the Hungarian Water Cluster during the organization of the Budapest Water Summit's Business Leaders Forum and Expo, with over 400 executive participants from various international companies, organizations, associations, and to manage the preparations for the Forum as well as the Expo.
  • Austrian Innovation Center Sv
    Hungarian Rep And Evangelist
    Austrian Innovation Center Sv Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
    San Francisco Bay Area
  • Nanosatisfi, Now Spire Global Inc.
    Co-Founder/Marketing And Business Development
    Nanosatisfi, Now Spire Global Inc. Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    In 2012 during the 2nd semester of the Master’s program at the International Space University I co-founded a company with my class mates called NanoSatisfi. The company originally aimed at alternative ways of outreach and space exploration. 2012 summer, while my co-founders and I were interning at NASA Ames, we ran our Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. I was responsible for:*Coordinating a successful crowdfunding campaign, called ArduSat - we managed to raise 106 000 USD (15th of June-15th of July 2012)*Establishing and maintaining partnerships with STEM educational umbrella organizations. *Marketing and PR activities – design of logo and website, coordination of media and social media appearances, managing events with regards to the promotion of the Kickstarter campaign and the company - (Our project appeared in over 200 online media outlets)
  • Nasa Ames Research Center
    Research Associate
    Nasa Ames Research Center May 2012 - Aug 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    At the Space Portal I did research on the involvement of citizen scientists and citizen explorers in space exploration. I further researched how the various current trends influence the future of space exploration and the change of practices of involving the general public in conquering the final frontier.
  • International Space University
    Student
    International Space University Sep 2011 - May 2012
    Strasbourg
    Geoengineering team project, Public Outreach Individual Project, core lectures on Engineering,Business aspects of the Space Industry, Space Sciences, Human Life Science, Applications of Space technology and services, Space Law and PoliciesActivities and Societies: Cultural Event Coordinator
  • Bdl Consulting Ltd.
    Pr And Marketing/Public Utility Evaluator Assistant
    Bdl Consulting Ltd. Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
    Hungary
    Main tasks were:• to administrate the projects and maintain the contact with partners and contractors• to update our databases and references• I organized an international environmental conference, where the focus was on the sustainable development of the water infrastructure with EU financial support in the CEE region. I was also responsible for the PR and Marketing activities with regards to this event. I was also responsible for the organization and coordination of the EWA (European Wastewater Association) Executive Director and Board Meeting.

Réka Kovács Skills

Start Ups Project Management International Relations Marketing Communications Business Strategy Business Development Foreign Languages Team Building International Marketing Online Advertising Management Strategy Entrepreneurship Public Relations Social Media Research Team Motivator Proposal Writing Strategic Planning Organizational Communication Program Management Marketing Event Management Scenario Analysis Elevator Pitch Matlab Analysis Marketing Strategy Market Research Microsoft Office Project Planning Aerospace Systems Engineering Team Leadership Public Speaking Team Coordination Project Managment Organizational Behavior Problem Solving Organizational Development Event Planning Leadership Technical Writing Space Systems Communication Problem Management Corporate Events Corporate Identity Corporate Branding Open Data

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Réka Kovács attended International Space University, The University Of Birmingham, Budapest Corvinus University.

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Réka Kovács has skills like Start Ups, Project Management, International Relations, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Business Development, Foreign Languages, Team Building, International Marketing, Online Advertising, Management, Strategy.

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