Kristjan Zemljic

Co-founder I Innovation Funding Advisory I Grantwriting Training for R&D commercial projects I Pitch at Global Disruption
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Grosuplje, Grosuplje, Slovenia, SI
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Slovenian Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Croatian Limited working proficiency
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Kristjan is a trustworthy, effective, and fun to work with consultant. He has deep knowledge of several industries, and he is able to guide you through your business journey, having a unique structured and efficient approach. Overall, I would highly recommend Kristjan to anyone looking for a business mentor/consultant who actually listen and understand your needs and concerns.

🔹Bogdan Pensky

Thanks Kristjan for a fast and to the point consultation. Your feedback was valuable for us and we’d like to work with you if we’re go for a grant in a deep tech.

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Credentials

  • DeepLearning.AI
    Coursera
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital transformation
    Coursera
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • LinkedIn Learning for Professionals on LinkedIn
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Climate LaunchPad Certificate - certified to build start-ups to tackle climate changes
    Climate-KIC
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Public Speakers University - world class speaking training
    PSU
    Mar, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • ECQA Certified EU Project Manager Trainer
    European Certification and Qualificaiton Association (ECQA)
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • ECQA Certified EU project manager
    European Certification and Qualification Association
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • ELITE Executive Programme in Planning and Managment of European Funded Projects certificate
    Institute of Leadership and Management, part of City and Guilds group
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Global Disruption
    • Slovenia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-founder I Innovation Funding Advisory I Grantwriting Training for R&D commercial projects I Pitch
      • Dec 2017 - Present

      *For innovation ecosystem players: Developing and implementing mentoring systems to help your most innovative members access EU funding;Tailored capacity building / motivational training for your staff;Ad hoc 1-on-1 business mentoring sessions.Project management trainingSuitable for early-stage ventures*For leading tech companies: 1) Advisory and consultancy that enables your team to win EU funding repeatedly;Pitch training.-> Specialized in "close-to-market" projects (EIC Accelerator, Eureka/Eurostars, Cascade Funds)2) In-depth cohort-based training for R&D professionals. Learn the fundamentals of grant-landing for commercial R&D projects and develop your 1st proposal. (Limited to 10-professionals / cohort - RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY)* For investment managers / VCs/ BAs Identification of most promising companies for securing EU funding De-risking your portfolio of innovative startupsSupport in obtaining EU funding* For corporatesAdvisory and strategy to create spin-outsMapping the most promising EU callsSetting up EU project officeEU funding training

  • We4You / NGO
    • Slovenia
    • Education Management
    • Co-Founder
      • Oct 2003 - Present

      Are you seeking for an experienced EU project partner? Seek no further and let us explain why.* We4YOU, is a training, mentoring and coaching NGO, operating under the brand Global Disruption. * We work closely with European (social) innovators, renewed business owners, and tech businesses to commercialize their products and services. * We are giving training and delivering workshops for Students, Teachers and Job-seekers as well. * We closely cooperate with various innovation stakeholders: Technology Parks, Business Accelerators, EBRD, Private and Public Funding Investors, Large Companies, Chambers of Commerce, Universities, Schools and State institutions.* Since 2003, we became one of the renewed players at EU level, delivering training, coaching and mentoring to (social) innovation leader across 18+ EU countries. * Currently we are taking part in Erasmus Plus (KA2) project, where we are developing a training, helping with a market researches, film videos, organize events, write blog posts and more.* We are happy to join your team as well. We know how to write projects too, so we can help you with a proposal writing as well.* Send us an email: info@global-disruption.com* Call us at: +38631702022

  • Science Technology Park Belgrade - Naučno-tehnološki park Beograd
    • Serbia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Expert
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      I recently joined prominent our pool of business mentors at Science Technology Park Belgrade. I will support startups on their growth path to ultimately contribute to the increased competitiveness of the high-tech industry of Serbia. I recently joined prominent our pool of business mentors at Science Technology Park Belgrade. I will support startups on their growth path to ultimately contribute to the increased competitiveness of the high-tech industry of Serbia.

  • European Commission
    • Belgium
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Non-Key Expert – EU Funds Management Expert
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      My engagement will support the overall project purpose - to contribute to strengthening research and innovation in the Republic of Serbia through institutional support for innovative enterprises. I provide startup and entrepreneurial support within the project “EU Support to Science and Technology Park Belgrade for Services to Innovative Companies«, funded by the European Union. My engagement will support the overall project purpose - to contribute to strengthening research and innovation in the Republic of Serbia through institutional support for innovative enterprises. I provide startup and entrepreneurial support within the project “EU Support to Science and Technology Park Belgrade for Services to Innovative Companies«, funded by the European Union.

  • DISRUPTORS
    • Germany
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Startup Mentor
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      My role at Disruptors.ai (the world's first AI-driven startup generator) is to mentor cherry-picked global tech founders and AI-startups. My role at Disruptors.ai (the world's first AI-driven startup generator) is to mentor cherry-picked global tech founders and AI-startups.

  • Ljubljanski univerzitetni inkubator (LUI)
    • Slovenia
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Startup and scaleup mentor
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Mentoring startups in the field of EU funding, grant-writing, project management, project (or business) partner-finding, and related online positioning/visibility via Linkedin (latter was our first delivered training for LUI). Mentoring startups in the field of EU funding, grant-writing, project management, project (or business) partner-finding, and related online positioning/visibility via Linkedin (latter was our first delivered training for LUI).

  • Kovačnica Coworking
    • Slovenia
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Startup Mentor
      • Jul 2020 - Present

      Mentor to early-stage startups and scale-ups. My role entails supporting the enthusiastic team from Kovačnica Incubator by providing expert consultations and mentoring within the following areas: 📌 Fundraising, 📌 EUfunding, 📌 Business idea development, 📌 Business model development,📌 Business planning, 📌 Access to foreign markets and 📌 General entrepreneurship guidance. Our cooperation is part of EU funded operation "SIO 2020-2022". Mentor to early-stage startups and scale-ups. My role entails supporting the enthusiastic team from Kovačnica Incubator by providing expert consultations and mentoring within the following areas: 📌 Fundraising, 📌 EUfunding, 📌 Business idea development, 📌 Business model development,📌 Business planning, 📌 Access to foreign markets and 📌 General entrepreneurship guidance. Our cooperation is part of EU funded operation "SIO 2020-2022".

  • EBRD
    • United Kingdom
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Star Venture Startup mentor
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      Mentor to startups and tech teams. Currently, I am advising Solfeh, a fintech company dealing with micro-loans from Jordan. Together we are working on fundraising, Linkedin strategies, business growth strategies, go-to-market strategies, EU funding strategies (including SME Instrument). The main purpose is to help the company grow beyond being a regional player and open the doors to enter Europe, China or India. As an SME Instrument Expert, I will be happy to provide the winning mindset and versatile strategies that are traits of most successful tech businesses.

  • Odobreno Consulting
    • SME Instrument Specialist/ SME Instrument Consulting / Go-to-market Strategist
      • Jun 2011 - Present

      Founder and CEO at company OdobrenO Consulting. Specialized to help high-tech small and mid-sized companies access EU funding (especially SME Instrument funding) and improve marketing communication to become premier industry partner & leader.I am author & head coach of Deep Dive programme, a proven to work approach, to achieve significant business transformation & growth. Expert in obtaining innovation development grants within SME Instrument, with a track record of winning several times within Phase 1 & Phase 2 in a variety of industries (IT, IoT, BioTech, Automotive, Advanced materials & processing, Health and Wellbeing, Med-tech, Biotech). As an SME Instrument Expert, I will be happy to provide the winning mindset and versatile strategies that are traits of most successful tech businesses.Father of 2 kids and cross-fit addict, with the passion for backpacking world-wide.Happy to connect, drop me a line, if you are aiming to compete for SME Instrument funding.

  • Membrasenz Sarl
    • Advisor
      • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

      MEMBRASENZ is engaged into development, production and commercialization of gas-separating membranes to be used in alkaline electrolysers and other energy conversion systems. My role is advising companies CEO about innovation funding and business strategies, Joint efforts resulted in approved EIC Accelerator (ex. SME Instrument) grant and we are just getting started. MEMBRASENZ is engaged into development, production and commercialization of gas-separating membranes to be used in alkaline electrolysers and other energy conversion systems. My role is advising companies CEO about innovation funding and business strategies, Joint efforts resulted in approved EIC Accelerator (ex. SME Instrument) grant and we are just getting started.

  • Technology Park Ljubljana
    • Slovenia
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Startup Mentor
      • Jan 2018 - Feb 2021

      Proud to be part of the team within the biggest Technology Park in SE Europe. Acting as a GoGlobal mentor and SME Instrument expert I advise startups and established innovative SMEs in preparing for international commercialization. I regularly deliver SME Instrument training, to support TPL member win in this competitive EU funding scheme. A typical result of such cooperation is an outstanding business model built around innovation that is appealing to investors and EU reviewers. Our mentees are very successfully competing within #smeinstrument and thus adding to TPL recognition. They receive between 50K-2.5 million EUR for innovation and commercialization activities.

  • SIAE (Slovenian Adult Education research institute)
    • Financial officer for ESF projects
      • Sep 2009 - Oct 2013

      During the period of 4 years i was responsible for financial an contract managment of EU funded projects (ESF). Main responsibilites were: planning finances, budget and expenditure monitoring, reporting and communicating with Ministry for education, science and sport. Main outcome of my work was stable cash flow - refunding. During the period of 4 years i was responsible for financial an contract managment of EU funded projects (ESF). Main responsibilites were: planning finances, budget and expenditure monitoring, reporting and communicating with Ministry for education, science and sport. Main outcome of my work was stable cash flow - refunding.

  • Glotta Nova Ltd
    • Project Manager
      • Sep 2009 - Oct 2013

      My main responsibility was project development and project managment. On behalf of Glotta Nova i was leading consortium under LDV TOI programme: Career Plan 50+ (www.careerplan50plus.eu). Currently i am responsible for financial managment of ESF project Coaching skills (http://www.centerznanja.si/solazacoache/). My main responsibility was project development and project managment. On behalf of Glotta Nova i was leading consortium under LDV TOI programme: Career Plan 50+ (www.careerplan50plus.eu). Currently i am responsible for financial managment of ESF project Coaching skills (http://www.centerznanja.si/solazacoache/).

  • IPMIT d.o.o.
    • Consultant on EU funding
      • Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

      I was responsible for project idea development, identification of EU funds, project development, group leading and sales. I was responsible for project idea development, identification of EU funds, project development, group leading and sales.

  • CMEPIUS (National Agency for LLP implementation)
    • National coordinator for Grundtvig programme
      • Oct 2004 - Sep 2009

      My responsiblities were preparation of the calls for proposals, national coordination of EU projects, monitoring, consulting, organizing events and other international activities. My responsiblities were preparation of the calls for proposals, national coordination of EU projects, monitoring, consulting, organizing events and other international activities.

Education

  • University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences
    BS, HRM
    1999 - 2004
  • Gymnasium Novo mesto
    1992 - 1996

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