Draper University

Focused on global business development and partnerships for leading Silicon Valley Venture Network, Founder Residency and Accelerator.

Led major deals to accelerate global entrepreneurship and ecosystem growth for partners ranging from governments to leading blockchains including Jetro Japan, Cyberport Hong Kong, Stellar Development Foundation, and the Cardano Foundation.

VP - Ecosystem Growth

DraperU is a leading pre-accelerator located in Silicon Valley founded by Venture Capitalist Tim Draper. Their entrepreneurship programs have gathered 2100 entrepreneurs from 101 different countries with  US$900m raised in venture capital.

Led major crypto program deals: Algorand, VeChain, NEO, CEEK, etc

Head of Business Development and Partnerships - APAC

Bevy

Helping brands build, grow, and scale their communities. Clients include Slack, Twitch, Atlassian, Asana, Webflow, etc

Investor

LawAdvisor Ventures

Helping leading Legal-tech platform LawAdvisor connect to Startups.
Raised US$5M Million Seed from backers, including Google Maps founder Lars Rasmussen, ex-Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey, former Orrick chairman and CEO Ralph Baxter, Microsoft general manager and associate general counsel Jason Barnwell, etc

Investor & Startup Ambassador

SOSV MOX (Mobile Only Accelerator)

Mentor

Startup Grind

Global startup community: 4 million startups in 600 cities and 125 countries worldwide.

Proudly interviewing and sharing the stories of global game changers, from Unicorn founders to Nobel Prize Winners.

Global Podcast Host

Connecting the World's Best Startups with Silicon Valley, Our Global Network, and Partners.

Startup Grind (powered by Google for Entrepreneurs) inspires, educates, and connects 3,500,000+ entrepreneurs, in 600 cities in 125 countries around the world. Local partners include: ASX, Deloitte Private, Salesforce, IBM, MYOB, Zendesk, Airwallex and NAB.

APAC Director

The aim of Startup Grind Australia is to both showcase the best of local startups and help support the progression of online business, in addition to amplifying our voice within the international community.

Startup Grind is an event series and media company designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs.

Established local and national partnerships with the ASX, NAB, Deloitte, MYOB, Zendesk, 99designs, Holding Redlich, inVision, Xero, Salesforce, and Vinomofo.

General Manager - Australia/New Zealand

DreamPushers

On a mission to build the #1 Crypto Creator Community and Lifestyle Brand™

Founder

Startupbootcamp

Corporate Innovation, Growth Hacking and Program Management for global leading industry-focused
accelerator.
Lead venture builder for the 雀巢 Nestle Accelerator (Beijing, China) - Commercialising
patented technology in personalized nutrition. Venture building and growth hacking for Mars and Asahi.

Managed and trained 5 cohorts of growth hackers redesigning curriculum with the latest in
digital marketing and ethical growth hacking.

Program Director / Venture Builder

Draper Startup House

The Hotels for Entrepreneurs. On a mission is to enable ONE MILLION entrepreneurs by 2030. 
Part of the Global Draper Venture Network and Ecosystem.

Head Of Marketing (International)

Collective Campus

Connecting Melbourne's leading startups with local and global resources. Collective Campus is Melbourne's Leading Enterprise Innovation Hub. It is focused on running corporate accelerator programs for Mills Oakley (LawTech), Village Roadshow (VR/ AR), and Charter Hall (Proptech) and Lemonade Stand - A fun business & entrepreneurship program for kids (Australia & Singapore)

Entrepreneur In Residence

Forbes

Covering startups and entrepreneurship in Australia and New Zealand for Forbes.

Contributing Writer

VP - Ecosystem Growth @ Draper University

With over 11 years of experience in the startup and venture capital space, I am a passionate and proactive leader who helps brands build, grow, and scale their communities, products, and impact. As the VP of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, I focus on global business development and partnerships for the leading Silicon Valley Venture Network and Pre-Accelerator, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and governments across the world.

I am also an active investor and mentor, supporting startups in various domains and stages, such as Bevy, LawAdvisor, SOSV MOX, and Startup Grind. I have a strong track record of building partnerships, launching programs, and growing ecosystems. I leverage my expertise in marketing, innovation, and blockchain to empower and inspire the next generation of changemakers and disruptors. My mission is to push the boundaries of what is possible and create value for society.

Chris Joannou 💎

BRIGHTSAND designs

Brightsand Designs offers Marketing as a Service (MaaS), providing clients with the equivalent of a complete marketing team.

Our approach to MaaS begins with creating a marketing plan, which serves as the cornerstone of our collaboration. An initial step that helps us gain comprehensive insights into our client's business, ranging from identifying pain points and strengths to understanding your target market. It lays the foundation for ensuring that every aspect of their business's marketing strategy is meticulously planned, eliminating guesswork.

The true beauty of MaaS lies in its adaptability and ongoing refinement. With the marketing plan in place, we're not just coming in blind. We have a clear roadmap and defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure that we reach our goals. We then make sure to revisit that plan to enhance it based on the KPI results that we receive. Digital marketing is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We need to ensure that our strategies evolve with the changing landscape, and our dedicated team will ensure just that.

Co-Founder & CEO

HIKINEX

- Foster positive relationships with our customers as their primary point of contact 
- Help clients implement services and plan projects effectively 
- Ensure that contract terms and conditions are met 
- Manage invoices and bills for assigned customers 
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities 
- Address customer issues with speed and efficiency 
- Work with sales teams to generate new business

Marketing Manager

FRONTEO USA

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, invoices, delivery receipts, presentations and other documents for Senior Staff
• Maintain Salesforce reporting (eDiscovery)
• Work with hiring managers on recruiting planning meetings
• Create job descriptions
• Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position
• Monitor expenses and expense reports
• Manage special projects as assigned by CEO or Executive Staff
• Represent the CEO by reviewing correspondence; arranging company dinners and  other corporate functions; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the CEO
• Arrange training schedules and interviews for new hires
• Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary; improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes
• Arrange corporate travel and meetings by developing itineraries and agendas; booking other transportation; arranging lodging and meeting accommodations
• Other duties as assigned

Business Management Associate

Comodo

• Allocating tasks to staff
• Ensuring the performance of the staff is of a high standard
• Reporting to management
• Discussing and resolving problems
• Carrying out performance reviews
• Perform market research
• Provide companies with vital information to help them make decisions on the promotion, distribution, and design of products or services
• Determine whether companies should add new lines of merchandise
• Help develop advertising brochures, sales plans, and product promotions

Upwork

• Web-related technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP and Javascript (hand code)
• Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
• Proficient user of Microsoft applications, Photoshop
• Worked with WordPress themes, plugin, etc.
• Logo, Banner, graphic designing & Image editing
• SEO, SMM & social media handling
• Article writing
• Keyword/online search

Freelance: Digital Marketer

Davao Oriental Integrated Mining Corporation

• Agreeing project objectives
• Representing the client's or organisation's interests
• Providing advice on the management of projects
• Organising the various professional people working on a project
• Carrying out risk assessment
• Making sure that all the aims of the project are met
• Making sure the quality standards are met
• Using IT systems to keep track of people and progress
• Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors
• Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
• Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing

Project Manager

Dolle's Candyland/Ibach's Chocolate

•	Maintain outstanding customer service
•	Pack candies/chocolates
•	Clean shops
•	Maintain stock supplies

Counter Clerk (Internship)

Hola! I'm Rafaela Hsu, a visionary designer and marketing strategist, dedicated to crafting unforgettable customer experiences. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, I've had the privilege of helping numerous clients enter the market faster and more effectively.

My expertise lies in corporate identity, branding, and design. I firmly believe in the power of simplicity and design excellence, which allows me to transform complex ideas into visually compelling communications.

Throughout my journey, I've held various positions in marketing, fostering positive relationships with clients and implementing successful marketing strategies. I take immense pride in ensuring that projects are executed with precision, and all contractual obligations are met.

Beyond my professional life, I've been deeply passionate about technology and design since my early years, starting with website development back in 6th grade. This lifelong ardor continues to fuel my creative drive and keeps me at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital world.

When I'm not immersed in the captivating world of design and marketing, I indulge in my other great love: traveling. Exploring new cultures and destinations not only inspires me but also provides fresh perspectives that enrich my work.

I am thrilled to be a part of this vibrant creative community. My goal is to make a lasting impact and create meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide!

If you happen to be in Argentina 🇦🇷, I love and enjoy meeting new people, hearing their inputs, and exchanging ideas. So, don't hesitate to hit me up, and let's grab a coffee. I look forward to connecting and collaborating with fellow creatives on exciting new ventures. Ciao!

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