Experience

Smart Studios

• Malta
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Malta Smart Studios is a technology and innovation company enabling leading brands and emerging startups to plan and execute world-class AI & digitalisation solutions. We exist for one reason: To be agents of result-driven change, bridging the gap between business and digital innovation, while leaving a positive impact on society at large. Innovation is both art and science. With 20+ years of experience in building world-class digital solutions, we provide a unique balanced perspective… Show more Smart Studios is a technology and innovation company enabling leading brands and emerging startups to plan and execute world-class AI & digitalisation solutions. We exist for one reason: To be agents of result-driven change, bridging the gap between business and digital innovation, while leaving a positive impact on society at large. Innovation is both art and science. With 20+ years of experience in building world-class digital solutions, we provide a unique balanced perspective on how to transform your idea into innovative products and services using emerging technologies. http://www.smartstudios.io Show less



Changemakers - Malta Innovation Summit

• Malta
• Events Services

• Founder & Chair

  • 2016 - Present

  CHANGEMAKERS : A tribe of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs , policy makers, startup founders, and researchers who are constantly pushing change and innovation in their businesses and in their lives. The Malta Innovation Summit brings together the top international and local innovation stakeholders to discuss, learn and share ideas and stories of innovation best practices. Attendees actively participate in masterclasses, workshops, keynotes, presentations, expert… Show more CHANGEMAKERS : A tribe of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs , policy makers, startup founders, and researchers who are constantly pushing change and innovation in their businesses and in their lives. The Malta Innovation Summit brings together the top international and local innovation stakeholders to discuss, learn and share ideas and stories of innovation best practices. Attendees actively participate in masterclasses, workshops, keynotes, presentations, expert panels, startup pitches and networking opportunities that celebrate innovation stories and explore the best paths to successfully innovating our businesses and our lives. Topics include digital transformation, intrapreneurship, research, entrepreneurship, startups, design thinking, co-creating with clients, funding innovation, blockchain, crowdsourcing of ideas and social innovation. Show less



Business Angels Malta

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Founder & Administrator

  • May 2019 - Present

  www.bamalta.com BUSINESS ANGELS MALTA (BAM) is Malta's first business angel network aimed at connecting investors who are interested in investing in start-ups, sharing investment opportunities with other angel investors, meeting other angel investors and learning more about investing.



Malta Innovation Forum

• Malta
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Chair

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Malta The Malta Innovation Forum is a platform made up of innovation professional and stakeholders with the aim to enhance collaboration and inspire action by innovation stakeholders.



Greenroads

• Malta
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CTO

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Malta GreenRoads provides AI video analytics for smart cities. Such data gathering facilitates transportation and mobility solutions that can improve safety, optimise travel, reduce private vehicle dependence and help cities to encourage alternative ways of transport. We are committed to reduce the environmental impact of transportation offering solutions that strive for more efficient ways to move levering in emerging technologies like AI, big data and computer vision.



Abu Dhabi SME Hub

• United Arab Emirates
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Mentor

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Helping founders in their entrepreneurial journey. The Abu Dhabi SME Hub is a private-public initiative supported by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, which aims to nurture, advance, and grow a community of entrepreneurs, SMEs, and startups in the UAE.



University of Malta

• Malta
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Lecturer

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Malta Visiting Lecturer at the Department Of Artificial Intelligence - University Of Malta on taking business ideas that involve AI to the market.



Silicon Valletta

• Malta
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Board Member

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Malta Silicon Valletta is an association that brings together and supports top digital and high growth entrepreneurs in Malta, as well as give back to the Maltese economy and community through lobbying, promotion of the Malta brand and helping / mentoring startup and digital business founders on the Maltese islands.



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• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor, Business Coach, Mentor

  • 2017 - Present

  Helping business leaders and startup founders with insights into how to - further develop and validate their new product/service ideas, business models - integrate the use of emerging technology : AI, IOT, blockchain, quantum, HPC, big data - keep focused and perform sharply even under heavy stress


Altanova Business Solutions Ltd.
• Founder & CEO

  • 2005 - Present


Tech-Spark

• Malta
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Leadership Team & Speaker

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2019

  Tech-Spark is a organisation that organises knowledge sharing events for the IT & tech community in Malta. My main role was that of searching and co-ordinating with speakers, ensuring the speaker content is relevant for the community, and promoting the event on all our channels - mainly social media.



Netrefer

• Malta
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CTO

  • 2005 - Dec 2018

  NetRefer is a global leader in the provision of Performance Marketing software. Since its inception in 2005 Johan has been a driving force behind NetRefer's holistic platform of products. NetRefer powers the most successful and high-volume affiliate programs, loyalty programs and gamification programs. It also provides intelligence and analytics that enable users to take faster, better, informed business decisions. http://www.netrefer.com



Toastmasters Malta - Public Speaking Made Easy Since 2010!

• VP Public Relations

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Malta


Corinthia Hotels International
• Internet Business Consultant

  • 2005 - 2007

Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
• Lecturer

  • 2005 - 2007

Swatar Training Centre
• Lecturer

  • 2005 - 2007

Deloitte Digital
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Web Development Manager

  • 2000 - 2005