Lavinia Meliti
Founder & CEO at Startupyer- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Italian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Jonas BLOCK
It is with very great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Lavinia Meliti. I have known Lavinia in a personal and business capacity for the past 2.5 years when she joined IPwe, Inc., initially as General Counsel (GC), then as global Head of Business Development (BD). As GC, Lavinia quickly dug into the legally challenging framework of a start-up at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, handling all contractual relationships thoroughly and at a high pace. Working on contract templates for the then new Smart Pools sparked her interest in not just executing on the legal side, but getting involved in the business development side of the product as well. Her natural curiosity and professional grip on the subject matter allowed a smooth transition from GC to global Head of BD, a role in which Lavinia oversaw the creation and successful roll-out of four Smart Pools. She launched the Blockchain Smart Pool at a huge event in Miami before hundreds of blockchain afficionados, lived up to the technical challenges attached to the product, and found the right approach to accessing the emerging technology environment around blockchain technology by cooperating with relevant leading technology incubators. Focusing on high growth firms in the US and the EU, Lavinia and her team have been responsible for over 1,000 SMEs now having the opportunity to greatly improve their commercial prospects by enhancing their innovation profile. Being successful and delivering results while transitioning into a new professional role/track requires a high level of self-organization and leadership skills. Lavinia was able to to so as she is a smart, dedicated, and hardworking individual who can handle the rigor of a competitive working environment. She exhibits the qualities of a leader and occupies an interesting and important position in the innovation ecosystem: She is deeply involved as an innovator making life better for innovators. Please feel free to contact me to provide additional feedback on Lavinia's performance at IPwe.
Michel Botbol
I enthusiastically recommend Lavinia. In her role as head of BD and sales, she has proven to be resourceful, tactful, and energetic, consistently delivering outstanding results. Lavinia is especially good in communicating, may that be with our clients or internal teams across the globe. Add her multicultural experience and background, the fact that she’s fluent in three languages, lawyer both in Europe and in the U.S., and you easily understand why she is a great asset to any team she joins or leads. I very much enjoyed working with Lavinia.
Jonas BLOCK
It is with very great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Lavinia Meliti. I have known Lavinia in a personal and business capacity for the past 2.5 years when she joined IPwe, Inc., initially as General Counsel (GC), then as global Head of Business Development (BD). As GC, Lavinia quickly dug into the legally challenging framework of a start-up at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, handling all contractual relationships thoroughly and at a high pace. Working on contract templates for the then new Smart Pools sparked her interest in not just executing on the legal side, but getting involved in the business development side of the product as well. Her natural curiosity and professional grip on the subject matter allowed a smooth transition from GC to global Head of BD, a role in which Lavinia oversaw the creation and successful roll-out of four Smart Pools. She launched the Blockchain Smart Pool at a huge event in Miami before hundreds of blockchain afficionados, lived up to the technical challenges attached to the product, and found the right approach to accessing the emerging technology environment around blockchain technology by cooperating with relevant leading technology incubators. Focusing on high growth firms in the US and the EU, Lavinia and her team have been responsible for over 1,000 SMEs now having the opportunity to greatly improve their commercial prospects by enhancing their innovation profile. Being successful and delivering results while transitioning into a new professional role/track requires a high level of self-organization and leadership skills. Lavinia was able to to so as she is a smart, dedicated, and hardworking individual who can handle the rigor of a competitive working environment. She exhibits the qualities of a leader and occupies an interesting and important position in the innovation ecosystem: She is deeply involved as an innovator making life better for innovators. Please feel free to contact me to provide additional feedback on Lavinia's performance at IPwe.
Michel Botbol
I enthusiastically recommend Lavinia. In her role as head of BD and sales, she has proven to be resourceful, tactful, and energetic, consistently delivering outstanding results. Lavinia is especially good in communicating, may that be with our clients or internal teams across the globe. Add her multicultural experience and background, the fact that she’s fluent in three languages, lawyer both in Europe and in the U.S., and you easily understand why she is a great asset to any team she joins or leads. I very much enjoyed working with Lavinia.
Jonas BLOCK
It is with very great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Lavinia Meliti. I have known Lavinia in a personal and business capacity for the past 2.5 years when she joined IPwe, Inc., initially as General Counsel (GC), then as global Head of Business Development (BD). As GC, Lavinia quickly dug into the legally challenging framework of a start-up at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, handling all contractual relationships thoroughly and at a high pace. Working on contract templates for the then new Smart Pools sparked her interest in not just executing on the legal side, but getting involved in the business development side of the product as well. Her natural curiosity and professional grip on the subject matter allowed a smooth transition from GC to global Head of BD, a role in which Lavinia oversaw the creation and successful roll-out of four Smart Pools. She launched the Blockchain Smart Pool at a huge event in Miami before hundreds of blockchain afficionados, lived up to the technical challenges attached to the product, and found the right approach to accessing the emerging technology environment around blockchain technology by cooperating with relevant leading technology incubators. Focusing on high growth firms in the US and the EU, Lavinia and her team have been responsible for over 1,000 SMEs now having the opportunity to greatly improve their commercial prospects by enhancing their innovation profile. Being successful and delivering results while transitioning into a new professional role/track requires a high level of self-organization and leadership skills. Lavinia was able to to so as she is a smart, dedicated, and hardworking individual who can handle the rigor of a competitive working environment. She exhibits the qualities of a leader and occupies an interesting and important position in the innovation ecosystem: She is deeply involved as an innovator making life better for innovators. Please feel free to contact me to provide additional feedback on Lavinia's performance at IPwe.
Michel Botbol
I enthusiastically recommend Lavinia. In her role as head of BD and sales, she has proven to be resourceful, tactful, and energetic, consistently delivering outstanding results. Lavinia is especially good in communicating, may that be with our clients or internal teams across the globe. Add her multicultural experience and background, the fact that she’s fluent in three languages, lawyer both in Europe and in the U.S., and you easily understand why she is a great asset to any team she joins or leads. I very much enjoyed working with Lavinia.
Jonas BLOCK
It is with very great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Lavinia Meliti. I have known Lavinia in a personal and business capacity for the past 2.5 years when she joined IPwe, Inc., initially as General Counsel (GC), then as global Head of Business Development (BD). As GC, Lavinia quickly dug into the legally challenging framework of a start-up at the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, handling all contractual relationships thoroughly and at a high pace. Working on contract templates for the then new Smart Pools sparked her interest in not just executing on the legal side, but getting involved in the business development side of the product as well. Her natural curiosity and professional grip on the subject matter allowed a smooth transition from GC to global Head of BD, a role in which Lavinia oversaw the creation and successful roll-out of four Smart Pools. She launched the Blockchain Smart Pool at a huge event in Miami before hundreds of blockchain afficionados, lived up to the technical challenges attached to the product, and found the right approach to accessing the emerging technology environment around blockchain technology by cooperating with relevant leading technology incubators. Focusing on high growth firms in the US and the EU, Lavinia and her team have been responsible for over 1,000 SMEs now having the opportunity to greatly improve their commercial prospects by enhancing their innovation profile. Being successful and delivering results while transitioning into a new professional role/track requires a high level of self-organization and leadership skills. Lavinia was able to to so as she is a smart, dedicated, and hardworking individual who can handle the rigor of a competitive working environment. She exhibits the qualities of a leader and occupies an interesting and important position in the innovation ecosystem: She is deeply involved as an innovator making life better for innovators. Please feel free to contact me to provide additional feedback on Lavinia's performance at IPwe.
Michel Botbol
I enthusiastically recommend Lavinia. In her role as head of BD and sales, she has proven to be resourceful, tactful, and energetic, consistently delivering outstanding results. Lavinia is especially good in communicating, may that be with our clients or internal teams across the globe. Add her multicultural experience and background, the fact that she’s fluent in three languages, lawyer both in Europe and in the U.S., and you easily understand why she is a great asset to any team she joins or leads. I very much enjoyed working with Lavinia.
Credentials
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Licensed Attorney - State of Florida
The Florida BarNov, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Startupyer
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Oct 2018 - Present
Getting startups fundraising-ready. Having the idea is only half the battle. You then have to convince the rest of the world it is the game-changer you believe it to be. At Startupyer, we equip founders with personalized strategies for a successful fundraising journey. Reach out: info@startupyer.com (Previously Lavinia Meliti Consulting) Getting startups fundraising-ready. Having the idea is only half the battle. You then have to convince the rest of the world it is the game-changer you believe it to be. At Startupyer, we equip founders with personalized strategies for a successful fundraising journey. Reach out: info@startupyer.com (Previously Lavinia Meliti Consulting)
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AI Forge
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Startup Mentor | Fundraising & Business Strategy
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Aug 2023 - Present
AI Forge is an intensive 12-week incubator program in London and Miami, designed to accelerate the creation of AI companies that solve real-world problems. As a Startup Mentor, my passion lies in guiding and shaping the next generation of AI entrepreneurs. I work closely with startups in our cohorts, providing my expertise around fundraising and business strategy. Together, we refine their vision, fine-tune strategies, and prepare for successful capital raising. AI Forge is an intensive 12-week incubator program in London and Miami, designed to accelerate the creation of AI companies that solve real-world problems. As a Startup Mentor, my passion lies in guiding and shaping the next generation of AI entrepreneurs. I work closely with startups in our cohorts, providing my expertise around fundraising and business strategy. Together, we refine their vision, fine-tune strategies, and prepare for successful capital raising.
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Cube Ventures VC Firm
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Colombia
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Advisors
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Oct 2023 - Present
Providing fundraising and business strategy expertise to early-stage startups (pre-seed and seed) within the Cube Ventures portfolio. Providing fundraising and business strategy expertise to early-stage startups (pre-seed and seed) within the Cube Ventures portfolio.
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Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Partnerships Advisory Board
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Aug 2023 - Present
The Levan Center supports the Founder’s Journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion providing programs, events, and wraparound services to entrepreneurs and early-stage startups for the buildout and scaleup of their business. The Levan Center supports the Founder’s Journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion providing programs, events, and wraparound services to entrepreneurs and early-stage startups for the buildout and scaleup of their business.
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VR/AR Association (VRARA)
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United States
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Industry Associations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Vice-President, VR/AR Association Miami (2022) | Advisor (Current)
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Jan 2022 - Present
Co-founded the Miami Chapter of the VR/AR Association. Enabled professionals and companies in the Miami area grow their business by providing the ecosystem to utilize AR/VR solutions. Co-founded the Miami Chapter of the VR/AR Association. Enabled professionals and companies in the Miami area grow their business by providing the ecosystem to utilize AR/VR solutions.
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Women of the Future
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Technology, Information and Media
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Advisor | Latin America
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Dec 2022 - Present
A través del proyecto Women of the Future, buscamos acelerar la igualdad de género y la representación femenina en la tecnología y emprendimiento. Es una oportunidad para que las mujeres latinoamericanas compartan sus experiencias y logros, ganen visibilidad y contribuyan a un diálogo más amplio en la configuración de la frontera digital. A través del proyecto Women of the Future, buscamos acelerar la igualdad de género y la representación femenina en la tecnología y emprendimiento. Es una oportunidad para que las mujeres latinoamericanas compartan sus experiencias y logros, ganen visibilidad y contribuyan a un diálogo más amplio en la configuración de la frontera digital.
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IPwe
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Head of Business Development
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2023
In partnership with IBM Cloud & Blockchain, and powered by Clarivate data, IPwe provides financial valuations and business insights related to companies' intangible assets (IP). I oversaw the company’s sales and fundraising efforts globally. Achievements: • Partnership with IBM to host IPwe’s platform on IBM cloud & blockchain (2021) • Expansion to Qingdao, China (2021) • Series A funding ($14.5M) • Awarded as 20 Most Promising FinTech Solution, featuring Lavinia Meliti (2022) • Reached the milestone of 1.000+ subscribers in one year (2022) • Awarded as Top 100 Women of The Future for leading the innovation of IP (2022) • Partnership with Clarivate to lead the digital transformation of IP & Intangible Assets (2023) • Expansion to Tokyo, Japan (2023) • Partnership with Casper Blockchain & Hyperledger announced at WEF in Davos, for the deployment of 25 million patent NFTs, the largest blockchain deployment in history (2023) Show less
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Visiting Professor
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Mar 2018 - Oct 2022
Visiting Professor on the topics of Business Administration & Digital Technologies, Intellectual Property, International Business Law: ◆ Duke Kunshan University (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China) ◆ American University of Rome (Rome, Italy) ◆ Nova Southeastern University (Davie, Florida) ◆ Universidad Externado de Colombia (Bogotà, Colombia) ◆ Roma Tre University (Rome, Italy) ◆ Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE) (Rome, Italy) Visiting Professor on the topics of Business Administration & Digital Technologies, Intellectual Property, International Business Law: ◆ Duke Kunshan University (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China) ◆ American University of Rome (Rome, Italy) ◆ Nova Southeastern University (Davie, Florida) ◆ Universidad Externado de Colombia (Bogotà, Colombia) ◆ Roma Tre University (Rome, Italy) ◆ Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE) (Rome, Italy)
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Nova Southeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Research Associate
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
Explored emerging technologies and researched the latest disruptions created by advances in the market, with a particular focus on Business Entities, International Trade, and Comparative Law. Led the ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law’s bilingual (Spanish-English) team for international publications. Awarded and got published for my law review paper on “Uber Case, Competition Law Implications in Europe and Latin America: Defenders of the Old Economy Versus Advocate of the Digital Revolution.” Show less
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Education
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Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Law | American J.D. Degree -
Università degli studi Roma TRE
Doctor of Law | European J.D. Degree