Mario Jakić
@mariojaki
Business strategist with expertise in technology and organizational performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned business and technology strategist with a passion for driving growth and optimizing organizational performance. With extensive experience across diverse industries, I have successfully engaged with investors, C-suite executives, and founders to uncover new business opportunities. My journey has been marked by a commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of market trends, which has enabled me to develop multiple new business ventures and lead successful market entries.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to build strong teams and ecosystems, as evidenced by my role in establishing a fintech start-up and leading a digital agency's transition to a Web3 portfolio. My achievements include securing significant seed funding for transformative projects and consistently exceeding sales targets in various roles. I take pride in my persistence, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt, which have been crucial in navigating the complexities of the business landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advisor
Orangepill.technology
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Secured a seed equity round with a lead VC investor and personally purchased equity, scaling the organization globally in 2024. Developed go-to-market strategies, managed budgeting, and built an active sales pipeline across 45+ countries.
Advisor
daGama.world
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Seeking strategic equity and token funding with VCs and private investors globally. Operates under UMAPGENERALFZCO.
Advisor & Investor
The Advisory Unit d.o.o.
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Provides advisory services across various industries and invests in other companies. Strategically leads own ventures.
Founder & CEO
Mindelligent.com
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Leads an Executive search & Headhunting agency with an international presence. Supported by a global team of external associates across Europe, Latin America, Morocco, Kenya, and South Africa.
Board Advisor
Qelo
Feb 2018 - Jan 2025 (6 years 11 months)
Provided strategic advisory services for business development, technology, recruiting, and fundraising. Successfully closed an angel investment and established crucial client connections.
Sales Manager
Datalab.eu
May 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)
Set up and led the sales organization for one of the leading ERP providers in the Adria region, managing licenses and professional services revenue. Implemented a new go-to-market strategy, optimized CRM, and built a new sales pipeline, resulting in increased metrics across the board.
Sales Director
HumanInteraction.com
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)
Rebuilt and led the sales organization for a Croatian digital agency, spearheading the transition to a Web3 portfolio. Developed go-to-market strategies, managed change, optimized CRM, and built new sales pipelines.
Strategic Advisor
Byte Lab
Sep 2020 - Jan 2025 (4 years 4 months)
Collaborated with leadership to explore strategic investment, M&A, growth opportunities, and technology enhancements. Operated under Byte Lab group.
Senior Account Executive
SAP
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed key accounts in Croatia and worldwide subsidiaries, including major clients like Orbico, Atlantic, INA, HEP, Rimac Group, and Ericsson. Achieved 87% of the target goal in the first year, generating €680,000 in new revenue.
ITS/ICT Solution Manager
A1 Hrvatska
May 2016 - Jul 2021 (5 years 2 months)
Excelled in three different roles, indirectly leading a sales force of over 30 employees and consistently exceeding targets. Received multiple awards for performance, including Best ICT Sales Award (2019) and #1 in Overall Sales with an average KPI of 200% (2018).
Advisor
Arxum Gmbh
Feb 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year)
Secured €300,000 in seed funding to transform the manufacturing industry with blockchain technology. Provided advisory services for market research and partnerships.
Assistant to Sales Manager
ista
Jan 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Established and led the successful market entry for ista d.o.o. in Croatia, resulting in a new company with 22 employees, €3 million revenue, and positive EBITDA within the first fiscal year.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Zagreb
MBA, Business Management
Completed an MBA program with a focus on Business Management. The curriculum covered various aspects of business strategy and leadership.
University of Rijeka
Master of Economics, Economics
Obtained a Master's degree in Economics. The program provided in-depth knowledge of economic principles and their application in various sectors.
SAP Academy
Certification, Digital Sales and Customer Engagement
Completed certifications in Digital Sales Professional and Digital Customer Engagement. These programs enhanced skills in modern sales techniques and customer interaction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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