Luka Kankaras

Product Growth Lead at Storylane | Consultant | Growth Mentor | PLG Advocate

Howdy!
🌏 Lived across the world working remotely (currently in Austria)

I am working as a product growth manager and consultant, eager to help companies in their quest for growth. I eat, sleep, and breathe PLG (product-led growth), no joke, I dream about A/B testing in my sleep, and even caught myself exhaling buzzwords like "activation" and "retention." :))

When I'm not busy, I devote my energy to maintaining my physical fitness. Whether it's lifting heavy weights or running, I believe that a healthy body fuels a healthy mind. Additionally, I find joy in exploring diverse cuisines and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

I strongly believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities, as talent is talent, regardless of the location, origin, or background.

P.S. I eat hummus with a large spoon.

Mentor

A few of the things that I would love to help you with:

-> Validating the Product-Market Fit
-> Implementing or switching to Product-led Growth
-> Adding the Product-Led Sales motion
-> Activation (user onboarding, value metrics/aha moments, TTV)
-> Setting up growth loops
-> Monetization
-> Breaking into tech
-> Building personal brand

So...
Let's chat!
Book a call here - https://app.growthmentor.com/mentors/luka-kankaras-2ca031b8-e220-4a62-a71e-60fdf97bcd85

R-stream

As the Artwork Management Specialist at R-stream, I led strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and market share expansion for SaaS solutions in the creative and marketing technology sectors. I built strong client relationships, identified new business opportunities, and delivered exceptional value to customers. Spearheading innovative technology and streamlined workflows at R-stream, we revolutionized artwork management in the industry.

Artwork Management Specialist

Goodbyte Group

Goodbyte Group is your strategic partner in digital excellence. We're not just a consulting firm; we're enablers of digital transformation. Specializing in digital marketing, sales, social media, finance and M&A, we help businesses find their niche and dominate it.

What Sets Us Apart:

- Digital Marketing Mastery: From SEO to social media advertising, we've got you covered.
- Sales Enablement: Our strategies don't just attract leads; they convert.
- LinkedIn & Pinterest Pioneers: We know these platforms inside and out, and we use that knowledge to your advantage.
- M&A Experts: Whether you're buying or selling, we make the process seamless and profitable.

Our Mission:

We're committed to driving the next generation of IT transformation by delivering innovative, disruptive technologies and strategies. Our focus is on "NDB" (Native Digital Brands), and we've raised over +1M€ from angel investors for seed funding.

Current projects:

- Clomaes (since June 2023)
- Decowelove (since August 2023)
- Fingreen AI (since August 2023)
- Terra & Mar (since September 2023)

Past projects:

Gamezbyte (2019-2023)
Wood Insider (2021-2023)
Ubazone + Content AI (2021-2022)
AdTech focus on Semantic & Programmatic (2021-2022)
Ireland Bikes (2018-2020)
Projector4all (2018-2019)
Socialight (2019-2020)
Yuvox (2020-2021)
46 past investments

Founder

VDM Partners

VDM Partners is a family office with experts in digital transformation solutions. Our "do'ers" directors are at your disposal to design, build, and run all your's (disruptive or not) business modeling in an agile way. Key activities: Consultant Expert Digital Solutions, Sales Business Solutions, Events BtoB & BtoC. Technologies Development, Network Security, Facility Management, Interactive Mirrors, End-user Experience, Virtual Reality. More info : www.vdmpartners.be

Consutant - Board Member

Restomax

RESTOMAX POS: Cash register systems for Horeca.

The #1 cash register system in Belgium for restaurants, bars, bakeries, food trucks, pizzerias... Restomax offers a complete ecosystem on Android and iPad, easy to use and at the best price to manage your restaurant and build customer loyalty.

Marketing Consultant

FINGREEN AI

FINGREEN Al's purpose is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable financial system through the power of data, Al and transparency. 

Our platform efficiently collects, centralises and reports on ESG data for private assets, helping companies meet their sustainability targets and reporting obligations. 

We aim to provide the most transparent and traceable measurement solution possible to avoid greenwashing and black-box methodologies. 

Learn more : https://fingreen.ai

GOVRN

As the Director of Business Development at Govrn, I am committed to delivering exceptional value to organizations seeking to revolutionize their board management processes with our innovative software solutions. When you connect with me, you can expect:

- A dedicated partner who listens to your unique needs and understands the importance of seamless board management
- Expert guidance on leveraging Govrn's cutting-edge software to streamline collaboration, efficiency, and governance
- A strong network of professionals, providing you with opportunities to learn from and engage with industry leaders

In my role, I focus on:

- Developing strategic sales plans that cater to the dynamic needs of clients and the market
- Building authentic, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers, fostering collaborative growth
- Collaborating with marketing and product teams to ensure that our offerings and messaging stay relevant and client-centric

By combining my passion for client success with Govrn's outstanding solutions, I strive to be a valuable resource for organizations aiming to elevate their board management processes and unlock their full potential. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to achieve your goals.

Director of Business Development

Dealsuite.com

Director France & Belgium

Dealsuite is the industry-leading provider of communication and dealmaking software for an international community of active dealmakers (advisors, investment firms, and corporate M&A professionals), a group with one thing in common: All members are always on the lookout for the next deal. 
 
Dealsuite.com houses our data-driven communication platform. It’s the place where M&A participants present their M&A brand and it’s where they can inform the international community about their interests and investment criteria. It’s also where they can enter into direct communications with the right people about deals that are relevant to them. 

The company has grown exponentially since its launch in 2016. It was founded and is run by a group of international M&A professionals and advised by a board of industry experts. The platform is now active in more than 50 countries and over 1,400 firms are active on Dealsuite. These include almost all of the top 10 international accounting and consultancy firms.

Business Development Manager

We operate the largest M&A deal-making platform in Europe. Over 1400 firms in 42 countries already declared Dealsuite as their sourcing tool of choice, including more than half of the top 10 accountancy firms. Feel free to get in touch!

My main focus is on deals within France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Monaco, Jersey, Guernsey, and Liechtenstein.

sacha.vandermeersch@dealsuite.com

Business Development Executive

Yuvox

YUVOX is a B2C esports platform. Our goal is to unlock esports players' and teams' potential with science-backed data and give them a voice in the gaming industry.

- Raised +250K€ from Business Angels
- Closed +75K€ public subsidies and dept
- Hired +25 people (Finance, HR, Marketing, Tech, Sales)
- Many other achievements like an official partner of a CAC40 company

Founder & CEO

Google

The Google Cloud Platform team helps customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google’s global network, web-scale data centers and software infrastructure. As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, I help shape the future of businesses of all sizes use technology to connect with customers, employees and partners.

•       Explore and understand complex customer requirements on both a business and technical level to create a strategic plan of action. Maintaining effective communication with C-level executives.
•       Leadership in cloud computing across multiple channels and a trusted adviser to decision makers
•       1st point of contact @Google - Interacting with business, enterprise & corporate customers on a daily basis 
•       Introducing solutions to businesses across EMEA and qualifying sales leads across a broad portfolio of products.
•       Generating sales leads to bring on new business opportunities and drive pipeline 
•       Helping clients learn about, engage with and implement our business solutions 
•       Building strong customer relationships while assisting with increasing program revenue

Global Business Sales Developement Representative ☁ EMEA | TTec ☁

Smartbox Group

This role have as responsibilities to create and improve the complete sales-cycle of importing partners and other lists into a Salesforce database. This require analyzing the data for errors, checking for duplicate data, and performing imports using new data loader software (SaaS).

•	Align and Envision to set the foundations of a successful data loader (SaaS)
•	Shape and Design an actionable roadmap to set up data loader in line with the agreed vision & the desired maturity state
•	Engage teams and individuals to collaborate on the execution of the defined roadmap to embed 
        the data loader in the organization.
•	Create and manage new processes to contract and manage data key accounts
•	Organize and prioritize queued lists to be imported
•	Organize and report lists previously imported
•	Assist in acquisition of partner lists from various sources
•	Analyse spreadsheets for irregularities and normalize data as needed to prep file for import
•	Perform various dedupe procedures before import to prevent creating duplicate records
•	Perform data imports using database tools provided (Demand Tools, People Request, Data Loader,        MS Excel, Business Intelligence)
•	Work closely with Partner Data Governance, Salesforce Administrator and Operation Analyst to 
        develop and refine appropriate import procedures to minimize errors records
•	Communicate and Sustain achievements with operational and management presentations 
•	Manage process and training to Key Account Manager, Team Leader and Data Validation

Software Development Project Manager

Responsible for the organization & flow of partner contracting and management department product data; the integrity, accuracy, completeness & timeliness of that data as well as the validation of that data into Salesforce in coordination with marketing and data policies.

•	Responsible for validating the integrity of all inbound data feeds into Salesforce, including: 
        partnership data & offers data + contracts.
•	Assist in developing policies and procedures aimed at achieving departmental and organizational 
        objectives.
•	Perform processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
•	Provides training to others and monitors newbie progress.

Salesforce Global Data Integrity

At the forefront of R-stream’s business development, my focus is on revolutionizing the artwork management space with SaaS solutions that enhance efficiency and collaboration. My leadership at Goodbyte Group, coupled with deep expertise in digital transformation, positions me uniquely to drive growth and foster innovation in a rapidly evolving industry. 

Our team at R-stream leverages my experience in new business development to deliver cutting-edge platforms that streamline creative processes. The ambition is to not just meet but exceed market expectations, turning challenges into opportunities for our clients. Leading by example, I ensure our strategies at Goodbyte Group translate into tangible results, establishing a benchmark for digital excellence in the sector.

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