Mentors

Amir Sajadi is the founder of Järva Gymnasium and a senior partner at Impact Hub. He is an experienced advisor in social innovation and impact entrepreneurship, known for building initiatives that empower youth and strengthen communities. With a strong commitment to education and inclusive growth, he works at the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact to support organisations and founders in creating meaningful change.

Gabriela A. Rodriguez has led several of Impact Hubs initiatives and cross border strategic partnerships for innovation. Her work has strengthened Impact Hub Stockholms role in the Swedish innovation ecosystem and deepened relationships with Impact Hubs around the world. She has an international background, having lived in several countries, which has shaped her ability to thrive in multicultural environments. Her experience ranges from her time in New York, where she focused on building collaborations with diverse stakeholders in the public sector and within diplomatic affairs, to her current role in Sweden where she leads diverse teams of social entrepreneurs and innovation actors.

I am a Project Manager specialising in the design of international proposals and more! I have been working for many years with numerous public and private entities facilitating their access to national and international funds through innovative and tailor-made projects.
I help organisations across Europe understand how to integrate research & development co-funded by national and international donors into their activities and/or services.
I help you revise or write from scratch your idea to present to major profit and non-profit donors.

My role covers the full coordination process, from identifying funding opportunities to bringing funded projects to life. I work with strategic planning, guide and support the team in their activities, and develop project proposals for local, national, and European programs. I also manage European initiatives within the youth and education sectors and ensure that each project is evaluated for its impact and long term value.

Gerasimos is the Executive Director of the World Human Forum and an accomplished independent consultant, mentor, and trainer with over 25 years of dedicated engagement in social transformative change. His 25+ years extensive career spans notable roles, including serving as Country Director for both ActionAid (twice awarded as Best Workplace in Greece) and Amnesty International, and as a Special Advisor on Volunteering and the Youth Sector for the Greek Ministry of Education. In that capacity, he led the National Office for Youth Policies and chaired the Working Group “Youth” of the Council of the EU in 2003. Throughout his career, Gerasimos has shared his expertise widely, delivering numerous lectures and workshops in Greece and internationally (audiences ranging from post-graduate students to UN officials) and keynote speeches (including Tedx talks and intracompany events).

I am the EU Development Manager at Impact Hub Network, with more than 25 years of experience in EU fundraising and project management, including over 10 years within the Impact Hub ecosystem. I have worked with Italian, Greek, and European-level organisations across civil society, foundations, local authorities, social economy and social entrepreneurship entities. I have founded two NGOs and have served on the boards of international humanitarian organisations and networks. I am currently a board member of SOS Mediterranee Italy.

IT expert for hospital systems

Mats Bosson is an entrepreneur, developer, and AI expert with a long track record of building innovative digital solutions. He combines deep technical knowledge with a strong sense of strategic vision, helping organisations understand and integrate emerging technologies in a meaningful way. Known for his curiosity and forward looking mindset, he works at the intersection of business development and advanced tech, supporting teams and leaders in navigating the opportunities of artificial intelligence.

Peter Sandberg is an experienced professional in innovation management and business development, currently serving as the Innovation and Relationship Manager at Combient since February 2021, where collaboration and new business opportunities within the network are key focuses. Previously, Peter held the title of Innovation Manager at Combient, worked as an Innovation Strategist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and served in various roles, including founder positions at Megalessons and Disruptive.nu, and project management roles at Ziggy Creative Colony and Mobile Sorcery AB. Peter’s educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Media & Graphical Arts Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Erik Nilsson is Chief of Operation at Zeam, where he oversees the development of a new generation of intelligent and fully computer controlled ferry systems.

Ronja works with risk management at PwC, where she supports organisations in identifying, assessing, and managing key risks in their operations. With a structured approach and a strong analytical mindset, she helps clients strengthen their resilience, improve decision making, and build sustainable frameworks for long term success.

Leading a successful tourism consulting firm in Peru, Yasmine has a proven global track record in managing complex railway operations, pioneering innovative products, and enhancing commercial aspects of 5-star Hotel & Train groups.