Lona Alia

SafetyWing

Build & Scale Revenue channels. 

• Built our B2B SaaS sales team from Zero to One by defining the appropriate growth strategy. Recruited 
   the team at all levels (SDR to VP of sales). Grew the team from 0 - 13 members in 9 months. 
• Helped Scale our revenue from $5M ARR to $45M ARR. 
• Built Partnerships team from 0 to 110 partners and over $1.5M in Revenue Attribution.

Head of Revenue

500 Startups

Mentor startup founders on: 
1. Building & Scaling Revenue Channels. 
2. Go to Market Strategy.
3. Build and scale direct B2B sales teams.
4. Set up Demand Generation
5. New Business Verticals
6. Talent (attract & retain top talent) 
7.  Y combinator application

Mentor

Swiss EP - Swiss Entrepreneurship Program

Supported the startup ecosystem in the Balkans as part of a global Expert-in-Residence capacity 
Built programs for emerging startup ecosystems. 
Focus included: investment readiness, internationalisation, ecosystem building, corporate involvement, business angel activity, and supporting female founders in the region.

Entrepreneur In Residence

Style Lend

•	Conceived and launched the world’s first Peer to Peer luxury fashion rental platform
•	Developed robust proprietary technology comprised of a website, mobile app, interactive styling bot and CRM platform to scale the business online, all the whilst providing a unique client experience and accruing invaluable data 
•	Powered a San Francisco & New York showroom rental / retail experience as well as over dozens of global pop-up experiences, with partners such as The Kooples, Farfetch and more.  
•	Leveraged and built vast network of targeted influencers, luxury brand ambassadors, to produce meaningful content that enriched the offline and online experience and added cache to rental as a luxury service offering 
•	Formulated a five-year plan with financial goals, developing mid and long-term strategic objectives, plans and budgets
•	Hired, trained and led a team of 10 full time and 15+ freelance employees and created an environment which fostered the growth and retention of high-caliber talent 
•	Raised more than $2m from VCs, in Silicon Valley, NY, Europe, Middle East and Asia

Founder

EU for Innovation

Help Strengthen the innovation ecosystem and boost startup creation in Albania. 

• Built linkages within the Albanian innovation ecosystem and internationally

• Mentor innovative startups

Advisor

Rendia, Inc.

HealthTech SaaS - Acquired by PatientPoint

•	Right hand manager to the Director of Sales and key advisor to the VP of international sales.  
•	Formulated sales goals, sales budgets, by evolving marketing strategies in response to market needs.   
•	Maintained the #1 sales producer ranking for the duration at company by continuously exceeding monthly targets by 125% to 150% even during challenging economic times..
•	Personally responsible for generating over $2M in sales (i.e. 50% of software revenue in a year) by successfully selling our SaaS platform to large private practices, C-Level Executives and MDs, Universities and Hospitals.
•	Chosen consistently by senior management to represent the company at all domestic and international trade shows/medical conferences in all markets (ophthalmology, optometry, and ENT [ear, nose & throat]) due to guaranteed high performance and strong networking abilities. 
•	Led team in reaching 99% of their quota each year. 
•	Sold to Hospitals, Universities and Private Practices in EMEA, North America, South America and Asia.

Regional Sales Director

Procter & Gamble

-Developed Successful Street Marketing Campaigns 
-Identified and reached idea target audiences for various brands under Procter & Gamble 
-Conducted effective market research 
-Increased brand awareness and sales
-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Marketing Specialist

Revenue Leader | Y combinator Founder | Remote Work Expert | Digital Nomad Family

Venture Backed Y combinator founder YC W14.  I’m a top-performing revenue leader with a background in startup  marketing, sales & demand generation. 

I’m a founder that has build products, companies and revenue channels from $0 to $45M ARR. 

Advisor to Startups and EU for Innovation.  Future of Work Thought Leader.

Build & Scale Revenue channels. 

• Built our B2B SaaS sales team from Zero to One by defining the appropriate growth strategy. Recruited 
   the team at all levels (SDR to VP of sales). Grew the team from 0 - 13 members in 9 months. 
• Helped Scale our revenue from $5M ARR to $25M ARR. 
• Built Partnerships team from 0 to 110 partners and over $1.5M in Revenue Attribution.

Vesto 3D

VESTO3D—a deep-tech fashion company redefining how brands and customers experience clothing through hyper-realistic 3D simulation and virtual try-on

CEO & Co-Founder

Elevate Consulting

Elena Enache is the Managing Director of Elevate Consulting, where she combines over 15 years of expertise in technology, business management, marketing, and sales to help companies achieve global growth, drive innovation, and improve governance and people management practices. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, managing large-scale projects, and navigating complex global markets, Elena partners with organizations to unlock their full potential and scale their businesses sustainably.

At Elevate Consulting, Elena’s unique blend of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership acumen enables her to deliver tailored solutions for businesses at various stages of growth. From developing innovative go-to-market strategies and streamlining operations to fostering digital transformation, she ensures her clients stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

In addition to working with organizations, Elena provides executive mentoring to C-level leaders and upper/middle management professionals. She equips them with the skills and strategies to enhance performance, overcome challenges, and achieve career breakthroughs. Through her personalized mentorship programs, she empowers executives to lead with confidence, foster impactful teams, and excel in their industries.

With her extensive background in scaling businesses, building global teams, and creating high-growth strategies, Elena Enache is not only a trusted advisor for companies seeking excellence but also a transformational mentor for leaders aiming to reach their next level.

Managing Partner

London Tech Week
Swiss AI Summit
Women In Tech Global Summit
VivaTechnology
La French Tech
IVS Kyoto 
DevTalks
The New Face Of Leadership
Women In Tech
ICF CoachFest

With a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to embrace digital transformation, Elena's talks are a captivating blend of technical expertise, real-world examples, and a contagious enthusiasm for innovation.

Key topics:

Tech Innovation: Elena demystifies emerging technologies and reveals their potential to revolutionise your business.

Leadership in the Digital Age: Learn the essential skills and strategies for leading high-performing teams in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world.

Building a Thought Leadership Platform: Elevate your personal brand and become a trusted voice in your industry through effective thought leadership.

Entrepreneurship and Startups: Elena is an active tech investor, board member and advisor, passionate about helping founders grow their brands and businesses.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech: Discover how to foster a culture of belonging and unlock the full potential of your workforce through DEI initiatives.

Why choose Elena Enache for your next event?

Blended Expertise : Elena's diverse background in software development, operations, business unit leadership, sales & marketing, and DEI has equipped her with a unique 360-degree perspective. This allows her to approach challenges from multiple angles, providing holistic solutions and actionable strategies that drive real results.

Technical Depth: Elena's extensive experience as a software developer and leader gives her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.

Engaging Style: Her talks are informative, inspiring, and packed with practical takeaways that you can implement immediately.
Passion for Impact: Elena is committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential through technology.

International Speaker

Bravva Angels

Angel Investor & Mentor

Mind My Business.

Cegeka

Marketing CTO (Chief Technology Officer) is a role that combines expertise in technology with a deep understanding of marketing strategies. Unlike a traditional CTO, who focuses on the overall technology infrastructure and strategy for a company, a Marketing CTO is specifically concerned with leveraging technology to enhance marketing efforts.

In my case, having a background in technology and business (starting as a software developer and then leading teams of 200 colleagues, being responsible for building various teams, delivering high quality software and managing budgets) and spicing it up with expertise in sales and marketing makes my role at the intersection of these worlds.

Being so, one of the key aspects of the role is “Cross-Functional Collaboration” between different business lines, departments and bringing value closer from one to another.

Marketing CTO

Elena is leading the DEI stream, part of Cegeka’s Group ESG initiative. She is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive DEI strategy within the Group: diversity at the leadership level, diversity across the organization, inclusion in multi-cultural teams, inclusive leadership, …
She will influence through social media, speak at conferences, and as part of the global organization 'Women In Tech' inspire more women to choose for IT.

Head of DEI (part of ESG)

Elena is responsible for the Applications & Data Divisions in RO, MD and GR (200 amazing colleagues) where she will build further on expanding the Software development activities. Additionally, Elena is also working in close cooperation with end-customers to provide excellent delivery capabilities towards them together with the different verticals and countries in the Global Business Line Applications.

Director Applications - European Delivery Center

On top of my role as a Program Manager, i will handle the growth of a Business Unit with projects from NL/SE/IT/DE and several new divisions in BE, from both commercial and operational perspective (managing Bucharest, Iasi, Chisinau teams)

Business Unit Manager Applications BE/NL/SE/IT/DE

- Responsible for executing the Nearshore Strategy together with the Group Nearshore Director;
- Responsible for the Nearshore business growth (build pipeline & forecast for new project requests coming from BE/NL/SE/IT/DE);
- Act as an Internal Account Manager and report weekly/biweekly to VP's/Directors in the business countries;
- Contributing to the strategy and the design of the Nearshore Applications programs;
- Define initiatives to increase quantity, quality and the maturity of the Nearshore Delivery Centers;
- Plan and manage programs, proactively monitor progress, costs risks and quality;
- Proactively identifying and solving challenges;
- Responsible for customer satisfaction and experience of our clients regarding Nearshore Services;
- Responsible for people retention and engagement together with the Delivery Managers;
- Participating in bids and presales phase for different customers;

Program Manager Nearshore Applications ( BE/NL/SE/IT/DE)

Manager Mobile Development - Healthcare

Mobile Technical Lead & Service Manager

- Developing mobile solutions for both phone and tablet (iOS/iPhone, Android, Windows). 
- Using Xamarin.iOS and Xamarin.Android for creating native user interface.
- Optimizing applications for new iOS and Android operating systems.
- Implementing and designing mobile applications for proof of concept.
- Integrating native APIs, location Services, fingerprint and faceId components with Xamarin.
- Using Agile-SCRUM methodology.
- Implementing Entity Framework and AzureWebServices to assure connection with the cloud. 
- Bug fixes and enhanced new features.
- Optimizing applications for the new iPhoneX UI, speech and face recognition.
- Assuring Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
- Successfully deploying applications on PlayStore and iTunnes
- Research on AR-VR technology
- Acting as a Technical Lead for one of the development teams.

Service Manager:

- Being SPOC in multiple mobile development projects (Swift, Objective C, Java, Xamarin, C#).
- Handling multiple support projects simultaneously using the Agile Methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of Apple and Google mobile life-cycle
- Estimating development time with the developers assigned to the project.
- Interfacing and communicating easily with customers, project managers and developers.
- Work along with the service delivery managers on improvement initiatives for the support workflow.
- Identifying problems that may appear and find solutions to solve them.

Xamarin Mobile Developer &  Service Manager

Zitamine Nutrition

Angel Investor

Tressori Space

Spark Generation

WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement

Board of Advisors Ro

Living between RO and UAE.

Entrepreneur at heart, spent 10 years in corporate, Led 200+ teams and held positions from Software Developer, Program Manager, Business Unit Manager, Director Applications and Data & AI to Marketing CTO within Cegeka Group ( ICT integrator with aprox 10000 people). 

Startup founder, mentor, investor and consultant focused on tech innovation and global growth.
Passionate about the intersection of domains and sectors. 

Board member at Women In Tech championing diversity in technology. 
Founder of Mind My Business, featuring leadership insights through podcast and newsletter.​

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