Elevated Futures - Coaching & Consulting

Lead business development initiatives for international clients, focusing on market entry strategies and cross-border partnerships.
Design and implement customized business strategies that align client objectives with sustainable growth opportunities - small business development.
Executive-level coaching and corporate training on international business strategy and operations.

Founder Lead Consultant & Head Coach

Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik

Full Professor at the Faculty International Business.

Professor - International Business & Tourism Management 

Lauren Ugur CC

Provided consultancy to corporates, government bodies, and international organizations on strategic economic and social development, urban planning, and marketing.
Notable clients include the German Convention Bureau, Royal Caribbean Cruises, KfW Development Bank, UN-Habitat, and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).

Independent Development Consultant and Coach

International School of Management (ISM)

Courses taught (English and German):
- Tourism Management / Event Management
- Tourism Marketing / Event Marketing
- Tourism Markets and Policy
- Pricing and Revenue Management
- Quality Management and CRM
- Business Planning and Financial Management
- Market Research
- Intercultural Management
- Scientific Research / Academic writing

Professor Tourism and Event Management

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Consortium management for the Erasmus Mundus MSc programme "Mundus Urbano" in International Cooperation in Urban Development hosted by the TU Darmstadt in collaboration with three european partner universities. 

Key tasks:
- Consortium contract drafting and management
- Co-author and data collection for Erasmus Mundus renewal grant (approved, ca. €2,5 million)
- Management of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship application process, selection and awards
- EU annual technical and financial reporting 
- Lecturing

Consortium manager - Erasmus Mundus Master of Science International Cooperation in Urban Development

Entitled "Beyond the Pilot Project, towards broad-based integrated violence prevention in South Africa" 
this research focuses on the institutionalisation of integrated planning approaches for violence prevention and explores the question of transferability so as to conceptualise how successful pilot programmes may be scaled up beyond their initial sites of implementation.

Doctoral Researcher

I have been involved with the Erasmus Mundus funded International Masters Programme in International Cooperation and Urban Development since 2007, first as a student and from 2009 to 2011 as the programme manager. Overall this position encompassed many aspects related to the day-to-day management and overall strategic development of the programme. 

Main tasks included:
- Application and scholarship award management
- EU financial and technical annual report writing 
- European consortium partner/relationship management
- Strategic development and programme marketing 
- Curriculum planning and organisation of international guest lecturers
- Guest lecturer liaison

Programme manager - Erasmus Mundus Master of Science International Cooperation and Urban Development

I don’t fit neatly into a single box: academic, consultant, strategist.

What I bring is a perspective shaped by deep academic grounding (PhD in Sociology, MBA, MSc in International Cooperation and Urban Development) and over 15 years of experience bridging research, real-world strategy, and business operations.

I don’t teach by the book. I don’t consult from theory. I work at the intersection because today’s most pressing challenges don’t fit into boxes either. They require integrated, multidimensional thinking.

I’ve worked with corporate leaders, government institutions, entrepreneurs, and students to move beyond surface-level success. 

My focus? Making complex ideas actionable and helping people build businesses and careers that actually work, not just look good on paper.

How?

By asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and co-creating strategies that align with your goals, resources, and context. Whether in a boardroom or a classroom, my work is about clarity, alignment, and measurable progress.

As a Professor of International Business, I go beyond textbook theories guiding future leaders to navigate global markets, digital shifts, and social change with confidence and purpose.

In business, my approach is the same: clear, grounded, and forward-thinking. I’ve advised corporates, supported public sector innovation, and helped entrepreneurs define their direction and grow with purpose, without sacrificing profit.

I partner with:
➠ Corporate leaders ready to cut through the noise and lead meaningful innovation.
➠ Entrepreneurs seeking smart, scalable strategies and a business that reflects their values.
➠ Public sector teams needing fresh, actionable approaches to strategy and implementation.
➠ Students and professionals ready to lead with purpose in a complex, global economy.

Challenging the status quo isn’t about being edgy. It’s about designing something better intentionally and with impact. It’s about creating progress through sharper thinking, stronger systems, and more courageous leadership.

Curious about a different way to lead and grow?
Let’s connect. I’d love to hear what you're working on.

Dr. Lauren Uğur, PhD, MBA🧩

DigitalPatron

I help Small businesses and Startups by helping them in getting established in Digital Arena!💻📱🖥

I started my web Agency DIGITAL PATRON which designs & builds Digital Products and Experiences that take your business growth on autopilot mode🕹.

I love building things from nothing to something. I am a curiosity-driven person who loves to understand the WHY and HOW behind everything and mostly behind the growth and Brand Acceleration.

Co-Founder

GoodSpace

1. 🚀 Deploying my expertise as Head of Alliances & Growth at Goodspace, a top-tier AI-based recruitment platform. 🤖
2. 🎯 Successfully featured our AI AutoRecruiter on Product Hunt, ensuring notable tech visibility. 
3. 💹 Dominating Performance Marketing - Assisting businesses to scale exponentially. 🔝
4. 💰 Sharpening performance while curtailing costs – because smart profit generation is key. 
5. 🔬 Harnessing data-centric strategies to amplify customer engagement, skyrocket sales, & boost overall metrics. 📊
6. ✒️ Extending growth hacks via compelling and actionable LinkedIn content for thriving growth hackers. 📖
7. 🤝 Persistent in forging strategic alliances & partnerships. Adept at seamless negotiation & alliance management. 
8. 💡 Utilizing cutting-edge AI automation in recruitment, positioning Goodspace as a trailblazer in tech-based recruitment. 🌐
9. 🎖️ Spearheading initiatives, adept at adaptation & tirelessly striving for team & organizational growth. 

Keep 🚀 Scaling & 📘 Learning with me. #GrowthHacker

Chief Marketing Officer

MapOut

Director of Marketing

ONSCABS

1. Associated with directors to implement a new approach which can help passengers to negotiate cab price with driver.
2. Led start-up, development, and currently rolling out 🎚.
3. Marketed business through multiple channels including Internet social media, and personal networks.
4. Developed strategies and workflow of the services.
5. Designed various systems which are required to execute the business.
6. Got recognition from various communities as an innovacer in mobility and transport Infrastructure.
7. Built-up team of 25 MBA hustlers with different mindsets and skills and working together on the project.

Founder

NASSCOM

ONSCABS got selected in 10000 startups 2021, Initiative by Nasscom.

Member of nasscom incubation

Google Developers Group

I gave a session on Google Dialogflow and actions of Google with one codelab to more than 40 participants. I also added a Kahoot quiz session in Lunchtime to bring positive energy for post-lunch sessions

Guest Speaker

EnrichAI

I was in the active project on Smart Solutions for FIFA-2022 with Collaboration with OOREDOO- Mobile Career Operator in Doha, Qatar.

System Architect

ThingsGoSocial

I was responsible to Make System Architectures and Also to showcase to Companies Clients in Panchkula, Greater Noida Industrial Areas. I visited many Sites on which Smart Solutions could be Installed and give good ROI and Performance

Internet of Things Architect

Paytm

We made Kickass Software, Which was collecting All pre-owned Cars Data, and Move it to Blockchain. Idea was to add trust to customers whenever they purchase pre-owned Vehicles.

I presented this concept in Paytm Office to Mr. Saurabh Jain(VP at Paytm) and Deepak Abbott(Product VP at Paytm)

Contributor in CARCHAIN

Amazon Alexa

1.  I got selected for the international Alexa conference (VOXCON ) held at AEROCITY, NEW DELHI. It was the same conference where Alexa in Hindi launched.
2. I have made Alexa Skill called PUBG QUIZ, the aim for making such skill was to provide a quiz platform for the people who love PUBG MOBILE GAME.

Amazon Alexa skill developer

Building GoodSpace ❤️ | 2.5 Million+ Views | Growth Hacker🚀

I help Small businesses and Startups by assisting them in getting established in Digital Arena!💻📱🖥

🚀 Top-tier growth hacker, performance marketer, and digital trailblazer empowering small businesses and startups to achieve digital mastery 💻📱🖥 

👑 Currently serving as Head of Alliances & Head of Growth at GoodSpace, a cutting-edge AI-based recruitment platform. 
My mandate? Maximise performances, optimize costs, and drive consistent growth 📈

💡 Within the first 4 months at GoodSpace, our innovative AI auto-recruiter product took off, making its mark on Product Hunt. Credit where credit due for being inquisitive and understanding the 'WHY' and 'HOW' behind the growth and brand elevation 💎

🚖 Previous stops in my entrepreneurial journey include establishing ONSCABS, India's pioneer app-based platform for transportation services. As Founder/CEO, I navigated our course from start to international recognition 🏅 including Y-COMBINATOR, NASSCOM 10k Startups, Google for Startups, and StartupIndia

💼 Past corporate experience:
   ✓ IoT Architect at TGSINDIA
   ✓ System Backend Engineer at Enrich Ai (Contributor on an active project for FIFA-2022 alongside OOREDOO)

🎙️ Notable contributions in Paytm and Google Developer Groups during college times, delivering tech talks and demo seminars. Enjoyed an exclusive chance to introduce the Google Assistant as a GDG Delhi member 🔍

📩 Always eager for conversations on web technologies and business acceleration. Schedule a talk over at https://calendly.com/gnilansh or email at gnilansh@digitalpatron.in

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