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Aleksandar Zobec
@aleksandarzobec
Innovation Manager and consultant driving startup venture building and scaling.
CroatiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Innovation Manager and Consultant with pan-European experience in venture building, fundraising, and upscaling innovative tech startups. I’ve built and managed accelerator/incubator programmes across multiple sectors, with a strong track record of fostering innovation and enabling startup growth.
I lead high-impact innovation initiatives end-to-end: managing accelerator programs, structuring innovation, advising early-stage teams through growth and internationalisation, and developing grant project proposals for EU and international clients. From diligence and feasibility studies to financial planning and cost-benefit analysis, I focus on measurable outcomes—funded projects, sustained adoption, and scalable momentum.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Innovation Manager & Coordinator
F6S Network Limited
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Managed startup accelerator and incubator programs (X2.0, AI Boost, Business Mind4Machines, X-Europe, Reach Incubator, BioeconomyVentures, and others). Coordinated the €2M X2.0 DeepTech accelerator and supported programs with €30M+ budgets.
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Current
Owner, Advisor & Consultant
Scila Innovation Consulting
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Advised early-stage startups on innovation structuring, growth, fundraising, and internationalisation. Developed 10+ grant proposals and supported leadership in raising 800K€+ of public funding, alongside capacity-building training for innovation and evaluation.
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VC Fund Manager
EBRD & InoSens
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Developed 10+ EU-funded project proposals, with 5 successfully funded, generating 500,000€ in revenue. Conducted feasibility studies and financial analysis across LandSense (combined consortium budgets of €20M), including platform onboarding and dissemination support.
Proposal Specialist
Karanovic & Partners
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Prepared 30+ tender and proposal documents and created investment opportunity materials to support client business development. Conducted market and business analysis and compiled proposal documentation for investment and growth efforts.
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Junior Business Plan Writer
Joorney
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Wrote 30+ business plans for clients and U.S. investors, performing market and industry analysis. Produced core financial models including P/L, balance sheet, cash flow, and break-even calculations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University College Cork
Master of Science, Innovation in European Management
2014 - 2015
Grade: First Class Honors
MSc in Innovation in European Management at University College Cork (2014–2015), completed with First Class Honors.
Stillman College
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
2010 - 2014
Grade: GPA: 3.94 / 4.0
Bachelor of Business Management at Stillman College (2010–2014), graduating with a GPA of 3.94/4.0.
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Location
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Skills
Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltConsultingProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStartup FundraisingVenture BuildingAccelerator And Incubator Program ManagementFinancial PlanningFinancial AnalysisCost Benefit AnalysisMarket AnalysisMentorshipPRINCE2Six SigmaGmailWriter RemoteGo To Market StrategyStrategic PartnershipsStrategy Consulting
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