NyföretagarCentrum Stockholm's mission is to stimulate long-term growth in the local area. We do this through training, counselling and mentoring programs for anyone who wants to start their own business or who wants professional advice in new business matters. Thanks to our broad outreach and engagement, we have built up an extensive network and contact areas for anyone interested in what entrepreneurship and small businesses can create. All of our activities are free thanks to our partners… Show more NyföretagarCentrum Stockholm's mission is to stimulate long-term growth in the local area. We do this through training, counselling and mentoring programs for anyone who wants to start their own business or who wants professional advice in new business matters. Thanks to our broad outreach and engagement, we have built up an extensive network and contact areas for anyone interested in what entrepreneurship and small businesses can create. All of our activities are free thanks to our partners who support us, both financially and with personal expertise and commitment. Show less

Managing operational departments: Hospitality, F&B; Studios & Events, Facilities, Coworking/Community and Partnerships

Managing Norrsken House Stockholm and Norrsken's partnerships in Sweden.Norrsken House is Europe's biggest hub for impact and technology, an office space for entrepreneurs with a vision to make the world a better place. We want to create an environment that supports these entrepreneurs to do as much good as possible. Curating a community of brilliant people and hosting world-class events is part of how we do reach this goal. I have also been responsible for building Norrsken's… Show more Managing Norrsken House Stockholm and Norrsken's partnerships in Sweden.Norrsken House is Europe's biggest hub for impact and technology, an office space for entrepreneurs with a vision to make the world a better place. We want to create an environment that supports these entrepreneurs to do as much good as possible. Curating a community of brilliant people and hosting world-class events is part of how we do reach this goal. I have also been responsible for building Norrsken's partnerships with Leaps by Bayer, Nordea, Nordic Capital, PwC and Stockholms Stad. Show less

- Responsible for organising all events from turning the space into 600 pax 'Berlin-style' nightclub to evening three-course dinners- Hosted events in collaboration with royalty, The Nobel Prize, and other global figures- Created a 1mSEK/year event space hire business to balance events budget

In June 2015 I started the Greek Bailout Fund crowdfunding campaign, attempting to raise €1.6bn for the Greek people. The campaign went viral across the world and reached close to €2m.I created a second campaign which successfully raised €290,000 (the first campaign had to be refunded as it didn't reach the target!). Working with Athens-based charity Desmos, I used the money to employ 15 young people in charities across Greece with three goals:1. to help young people gain… Show more In June 2015 I started the Greek Bailout Fund crowdfunding campaign, attempting to raise €1.6bn for the Greek people. The campaign went viral across the world and reached close to €2m.I created a second campaign which successfully raised €290,000 (the first campaign had to be refunded as it didn't reach the target!). Working with Athens-based charity Desmos, I used the money to employ 15 young people in charities across Greece with three goals:1. to help young people gain significant professional experience2. to help organisations build their capacity and develop their work3. to help maximize their social and humanitarian impactA second 'Desmos for Youth' programme in 2017 employed a further 11 young people, supported by $100,000 grant from the Hellenic Initiative, $50,000 from VISA and a third crowdfunding campaign which raised $45,000.For the majority of participants, their jobs through 'Desmos for Youth' have been their first paid position, while for 30% of the charitable organisations, the young people hired through the programme have been their first employee. 86% of participants have continued to work either for the same organisation or other employers thanks to their participation.Thanks to the positions funded through the programme, 82,000 individuals have benefitted receiving crucial support, while 26 young adults gained significant professional experience, financial independence and the opportunity to grow.Desmos continue to run the programme and its success enabled them to gain further funding for a third instalment in 2021.“Desmos for Youth has changed my life. Desmos inspires me and I feel very lucky to have participated in the program!” - Marilena Kakkou, Educational Programs Manager, Organization Earth (Desmos for Youth participant) Show less

Chief Marketing Officer with specific focus on launching crowdfunding platform Zohero.com in English-speaking countries.Established new branding, values and voiceCreated business development framework and automationUsed customer insights to feed into product developmentTranslated Swedish site into English languagePitched the business to potential investors

Swishd was an on-demand delivery startup. I worked closely with the CCO to segment our target market and build a marketing strategy for attracting new B2C, SME and Enterprise level clients. Marketing channels were expanded to launch PPC, SEO, social media and email marketing. Alongside this, and central to the new strategies was a rebrand of the organisation and development of tone of voice and brand values. Sadly, a funding and investment deal broke down and the business was wound up… Show more Swishd was an on-demand delivery startup. I worked closely with the CCO to segment our target market and build a marketing strategy for attracting new B2C, SME and Enterprise level clients. Marketing channels were expanded to launch PPC, SEO, social media and email marketing. Alongside this, and central to the new strategies was a rebrand of the organisation and development of tone of voice and brand values. Sadly, a funding and investment deal broke down and the business was wound up before the launch of the rebrand. Show less

Lead salesperson at London-based on-demand delivery business.Grew SME sales from zero to £250,000 per annum pro rata (25,000 deliveries). Onboarded fashion unicorn Farfetch as a clientCreated business development processWorked closely with product and dev teams to improve customer experience

Consistently one of the top sales records in London.Increased occupancy of one 1,200 capacity building from 45% to 85% in 3 monthsEnsured office building fully operational and managed team of building staff.Managed member billing, invoices, late fees and evictions. Created & hosted WeWork After Hours music/comedy gigs to generate leadsOversaw the installation of new mobile phone booster equipment, VOIP system and new processes within two buildings.

Managed website and blog including SEO and Google AnalyticsResponsible for Google, Facebook and Twitter Ads Managed press and media outreach and campaignsResearched sales prospects, created packs and pitched to clientsCommissioned video, motion graphics and print media

Developed new communication strategies, including launching digital mediaProject managed new website build and maintained site (Wordpress CMS)Wrote appropriate copy across brochures, website, flyers and press releasesManaged content creation including photos, blog and weekly e-newsletter Created artwork (Adobe Photoshop) and distributed print marketing materialsLiaised with tour venues and incoming companies to ensure promotion of productionsManaged Box Office and… Show more Developed new communication strategies, including launching digital mediaProject managed new website build and maintained site (Wordpress CMS)Wrote appropriate copy across brochures, website, flyers and press releasesManaged content creation including photos, blog and weekly e-newsletter Created artwork (Adobe Photoshop) and distributed print marketing materialsLiaised with tour venues and incoming companies to ensure promotion of productionsManaged Box Office and oversaw Front of House and visiting art exhibitions. Show less

Developed press/marketing campaigns and managed associated budgets Built and maintained relationships with local, regional and national press and mediaCreated and commissioned engaging content for press, blogs and social mediaManaged a team and hired intern staffOrganised Press and VIP Nights and built relationships with attendees

Owned a business organising production and promotion of over 75 acts at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe.

Managing Pay-per-Click (PPC) accounts in search engines including Google, Bing, Facebook and YouTube at an agency on behalf of Topman and consumer organisation, Which?