Alin Claudiu Apostu
Program Director | Ecosystem Builder at Fundația Romanian Business Leaders- Claim this Profile
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Cristina Constantin
I worked with Alin on 3 different occasions (2020, 2021 and 2022) and each time he managed to overpass the expectations on all techniques used (reverse mentoring, design thinking). He is very good in dealing with students, he knows how to boost the best in them and he has excellent coordination skills and no matter the request he can deliver in time with excellent quality both in online and face to face events. Each time, I appreciated his dedication on the preparation phase of each event and his commitment to deliver exceptional results.
Radu Pop
Awesome facilitation of design sprint that kept all stakeholders engaged throughout the process and delivered highly appreciated prototypes in a 4 day event.
Cristina Constantin
I worked with Alin on 3 different occasions (2020, 2021 and 2022) and each time he managed to overpass the expectations on all techniques used (reverse mentoring, design thinking). He is very good in dealing with students, he knows how to boost the best in them and he has excellent coordination skills and no matter the request he can deliver in time with excellent quality both in online and face to face events. Each time, I appreciated his dedication on the preparation phase of each event and his commitment to deliver exceptional results.
Radu Pop
Awesome facilitation of design sprint that kept all stakeholders engaged throughout the process and delivered highly appreciated prototypes in a 4 day event.
Cristina Constantin
I worked with Alin on 3 different occasions (2020, 2021 and 2022) and each time he managed to overpass the expectations on all techniques used (reverse mentoring, design thinking). He is very good in dealing with students, he knows how to boost the best in them and he has excellent coordination skills and no matter the request he can deliver in time with excellent quality both in online and face to face events. Each time, I appreciated his dedication on the preparation phase of each event and his commitment to deliver exceptional results.
Radu Pop
Awesome facilitation of design sprint that kept all stakeholders engaged throughout the process and delivered highly appreciated prototypes in a 4 day event.
Cristina Constantin
I worked with Alin on 3 different occasions (2020, 2021 and 2022) and each time he managed to overpass the expectations on all techniques used (reverse mentoring, design thinking). He is very good in dealing with students, he knows how to boost the best in them and he has excellent coordination skills and no matter the request he can deliver in time with excellent quality both in online and face to face events. Each time, I appreciated his dedication on the preparation phase of each event and his commitment to deliver exceptional results.
Radu Pop
Awesome facilitation of design sprint that kept all stakeholders engaged throughout the process and delivered highly appreciated prototypes in a 4 day event.
Credentials
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UNLEASH Facilitator Certificate - UNLEASH Innovation Methodology, which is based on best practices from innovation and design thinking.
UNLEASHJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
IV Future of Business: An Intercompany Course for Changemakers Certificate of Distinction + Letter of Distinction from Bill Drayton, CEO Ashoka
AshokaMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Design Thinking Starter
Design Thinking SocietyApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Design Thinking Masterclass
BottomUp SkillsMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Young Leader
The Aspen InstituteDec, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Romanian Business Leaders
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Romania
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director | Ecosystem Builder
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May 2015 - Present
Vreau sa fiu Antreprenor (I want to be an entrepreneur) - is the most well know program on entrepreneurship education in Romania with an awareness of 38% between young people aged between 16-24 y.o.Insights - globally awarded best practice on ecosystem innovation by ITU (United Nations' Agency for information and communication) that aims to facilitate innovation in companies.PulseZ - recurring and representative barometer among GenZ in Romania; the largest study between 16-24 y.o. that observes consumer behavior, interest for entrepreneurship, sustainability, jobs, skills etc.Tinerii in Arena (Young in the Arena) - the largest business event in Romania for young people and mentorship program addressed to young entrepreneursHighflyers - a dedicated community to young entrepreneurs that help them connect, receive mentorship, access discounted products and services and other benefits for early stage businesses.More info here: https://vsfa.ro/
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ACA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Romania
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Program Development
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Owner & Business Mentor
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Dec 2019 - Present
I support young entrepreneurs, universities and companies with workshops and custom programs in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. I design and deliver business and innovation bootcamps, workshops on business modelling tools, idea generation & validation, design thinking, mentoring and consulting.Programs developed under ACA brand:- Entreprenership Master Program (EMP): a 4 week intense program for startup entrepreneurs: https://alinapostu.ro/entrepreneurship-master-program/- MentorZ: mentorship for young entrepreneurs: https://alinapostu.ro/mentorz/More info here: https://alinapostu.ro/cum-te-pot-ajuta/
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StepFWD
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Romania
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Mentor
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2019 - Present
Mentor in the program StepFWD - an 8-week pre-accelerator program for tech startups with diverse teams supported by Google for Startups and Orange Mentor in the program StepFWD - an 8-week pre-accelerator program for tech startups with diverse teams supported by Google for Startups and Orange
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Rethink Romania
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Apr 2021 - Present
Romanian Think Tank and coordinator of Rethink Romania Young: https://rethinkromania.ro/ Romanian Think Tank and coordinator of Rethink Romania Young: https://rethinkromania.ro/
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Global Shapers Community
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Member and former ViceCurator
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Jun 2016 - Present
Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. With more than 7,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 369 city-based hubs in 171 countries.More information at: https://www.globalshapers.org/ Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. With more than 7,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 369 city-based hubs in 171 countries.More information at: https://www.globalshapers.org/
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Social Innovation Solutions
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Romania
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Mentor
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2019 - Present
Mentor in the program Future Makers> https://futuremakers.ro/ Mentor in the program Future Makers> https://futuremakers.ro/
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Founder
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Feb 2012 - May 2020
TreasureHunt Team is a business specialized in providing teambuildings for companies in Bucharest. Those teambuildings are designed to be implemented in the city using treasure hunt activities. TreasureHunt Team is a business specialized in providing teambuildings for companies in Bucharest. Those teambuildings are designed to be implemented in the city using treasure hunt activities.
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Genesis College
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Romania
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entrepreneurship Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Together with Genesis College we have created a module of entrepreneurship for their students. During a whole year they become familiar with the entrepreneurial mindset, interact with entrepreneurs and build a business guided by entrepreneurs, going through all the phases of a startup business: from observing the opportunity (idea generation), business modelling, business development and product market-fit, customer discovery and customer interaction with the idea is presented afterwards to investors.
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DCN Global
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Greece
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor and former Board Member - Head of Entrepreneurship
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Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
Digital Communication Network is an international association connecting professionals of the digital age from a variety of backgrounds, in order to generate ideas, tools, and products for media outlets, civil society organizations, businesses, and public authorities. Digital Communication Network is an international association connecting professionals of the digital age from a variety of backgrounds, in order to generate ideas, tools, and products for media outlets, civil society organizations, businesses, and public authorities.
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Social Impact Award
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Austria
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Mentor
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2018 - 2020
https://socialimpactaward.net/ https://socialimpactaward.net/
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Aspire PreAccelerator
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Romania
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Education Management
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Co Lead
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
The Pre-Accelerator program is a talent organization that acts as a bridge between startups and accelerators. The programme is suitable to early-stage or first time entrepreneurs who are serious about building a scalable, repeatable and investable business and are committed to apply to acceleration programmes dedicated to their field of expertise. The Pre-Accelerator program is a talent organization that acts as a bridge between startups and accelerators. The programme is suitable to early-stage or first time entrepreneurs who are serious about building a scalable, repeatable and investable business and are committed to apply to acceleration programmes dedicated to their field of expertise.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Owner and Content Administrator
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Took over a new project required by the Business Unit within HP regarding Fact tags. Took over a new project required by the Business Unit within HP regarding Fact tags.
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ENSIGHT
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Romania
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship
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Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Document management, business process mapping, research and studies in different industries, forecasts, sales presentations, training presentations and delivery. Document management, business process mapping, research and studies in different industries, forecasts, sales presentations, training presentations and delivery.
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Business Developer
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Wouworld is a Preference Based City Guide (www.wouworld.com) Wouworld is a Preference Based City Guide (www.wouworld.com)
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Assistent and Interim Manager
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Jul 2010 - May 2011
Warehouse management, goods reception, accounting documents (closing and opening day, inventory, expedition and receiving notes, etc.) customer service, merchandising Warehouse management, goods reception, accounting documents (closing and opening day, inventory, expedition and receiving notes, etc.) customer service, merchandising
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Media Kompass
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Romania
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press Monitoring
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Mar 2009 - May 2009
Monitoring newspapers, magazines and other publications, entering data, creating reports, scanning documents, typewriting Monitoring newspapers, magazines and other publications, entering data, creating reports, scanning documents, typewriting
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Summer Jobs in Customer Service
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Jun 2005 - Oct 2008
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Education
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Sheffield International College
Master's Degree, Marketing, Advertising and P.R. -
Handelshøyskolen BI
Erasmus Student, Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Strategy -
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Masters in Science (MSc), Accounting,Financial Analysis and Valuation -
Youth in Action Programme
Youthpass, Interpersonal and Social Skills