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Alex Bricov

@alexbricov

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I build AI-powered data products and advise EU innovation programmes to drive evidence-based decisions.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead data-driven innovation work—turning messy information into clear decisions with AI—while shaping European funding and programme priorities in a collaborative, impact-focused team.

I bring 20+ years of advertising and design experience across European markets, with hundreds of campaigns and brand identities built from scratch—often shipping award-winning work.

Designer at heart, I’ve recently shifted deeper into using AI to make better sense of data and enable better decisions for both my own work and European programmes.

I’m a Programme Committee Expert for the European Innovation Council (CONTACT), a former National Contact Point for EIT/EIE/EIC, and I’ve sat on the Horizon Europe Programme Committee—working on programme direction, priorities, and funding allocation at EU level.

Today I co-found data-driven ventures where we build custom tools (no off-the-shelf products) for business intelligence, big data processing, and AI-powered analytics—spanning innovation ecosystem mapping, stakeholder mapping, market intelligence, sentiment and behavioural insight, and evidence-based decision making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Programme Committee Member

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Ministry of Research

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years)

Represents Romania via the Ministry of Research on the Horizon Europe Programme Committee for the European Innovation Council and European innovation ecosystems. Contributes to evidence-based decision making within the programme context.

Horizon Europe Programme Committee European Innovation Council (EIC)Innovation Ecosystem

Current

Founder & Creative

Current

Diligentpixel

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years)

Founder at Diligentpixel, combining experimental modelling with AI-powered analytics for brand and decision-focused work. Also supports programme navigation related to Horizon Europe, EIC, and EIE.

Programme Committee Work Horizon Europe European Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute Of Innovation And Technology (EIT)Cross Border Data Analysis Brand Strategy Visual Identity Emotional Decision Making

Current

Co-founder & Creative Data

Current

Feelter.io

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Co-founded Feelter.io, a custom software studio building data-driven solutions using proprietary business data. Delivers business intelligence, big data processing, and AI-powered analytics for innovation and decision-making.

Business Intelligence Big Data Cross Border Data Analysis Sentiment Analysis

Chief Executive Officer

Ridesafe Technology

Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Served as CEO of a road safety startup after transitioning from co-founder responsibilities. Led the company through 2024–2025.

Executive Leadership

Co-founder & Communications

Ridesafe Technology

Oct 2017 - Sep 2025 (7 years 11 months)

Co-founded a road safety startup, building the brand and handling communications through the full startup cycle including funding applications and pitching. Took on company leadership responsibilities later as CEO.

Brand Building Communication Fund Applications Pitch Team Building

Horizon Europe Programme Member

UEFISCDI

Feb 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years 4 months)

Served in multiple roles supporting EU programme navigation, including programme committee work for Horizon Europe and EIC. Worked as a National Contact Point for EIT/EIE/EIC and supported startups, researchers, and public institutions in navigating the EU funding ecosystem.

Horizon Europe European Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute Of Innovation And Technology (EIT)European Institute Of Innovation And Technology EIE (EIT EIE EIC)National Contact Point Programme Committee Work EU Funding Ecosystem Navigation Stakeholder Management Brand Strategy Visual Identity

Spotlight Art Director

Spotlight

Jan 2007 - Oct 2020 (13 years 9 months)

Led art direction for pharmaceutical and health brands and other clients across multiple sectors. Delivered award-winning campaigns and shipped hundreds of projects.

Art Direction Campaign Design Brand Communications