Mentors

My work brings together cross-disciplinary teams, focused on driving multi-stakeholder engagement in the delivery of innovative services and research initiatives. I have experience across international public health, academic research, hospital, nonprofit and startup spaces, where I have helped support teams fundraise, reach new markets and prepare operationally for scale-up of new services and products.

Célestin Garcelon is a Start-up Program Manager at EIT Health Accelerator, designing and running initiatives that support early-stage health innovations across Europe. With a background in biomedical engineering and a master’s in biotech and pharmaceutical management, he combines technical and business expertise to help start-ups grow and attract investment.

Dynamic and results-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and mentor with a proven record of accelerating early-stage businesses, leading fundraising campaigns, and fostering innovation in multicultural environments. Over 10+ years’ experience guiding startups and research-based teams in the biotech, deep-tech, and social impact sectors toward growth and market readiness. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, fundraising, and team leadership. Passionate about empowering Start-ups.

I connect stakeholders and build impactful initiatives to empower SMEs and MidCaps in their digital transformation journey. At FundingBox, I’m the Partner and Chief Ecosystems and Impact Officer, where I leverage my extensive experience in EU-funded projects. I build thriving ecosystems, secure EU funding, lead teams, and develop business strategies. I also mentor the next generation of female leaders through programs like the EIC Leadership Programme and the EU-funded Seeds of Bravery project.

An experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in coordinating international innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. I specialize in managing complex projects, supporting startups and SMEs in accessing funding, and building collaborative networks across sectors. My background includes several years in trainings, development programs, and professional workshops. I have also completed postgraduate studies in Coaching and MBA.

Expert in innovation and business development, startup mentor and trainer of the “Start Your Own Business” program, with a broad network of contacts across various industries. I hold an engineering and economics degree, has 8 years of programming experience and over 15 years working in corporations in B2B sales and marketing. For the past 9 years, I have been leading Radar Tech — Ukraine’s first corporate accelerator, delivering acceleration programs, hackathons, and educational initiatives

Experienced innovation consultant with over a decade in developing cutting-edge products across various industries, including acoustic blasting solutions, advanced packaging, and industrial systems. Formerly with Sunrise Tech Park, bringing deep expertise in product development, commercialisation, and innovation strategy.

Driven by a desire to help people and businesses perform at their best, Irakleia is an expert in urban planning, architectural design, and regional development from the School of Engineering. She is also a certified business mentor and clinical trials expert, with extensive experience mentoring and evaluating deep tech projects across multiple sectors. With hands-on experience as both a product owner and business development manager, she understands startups from every angle.

Founder of Impact Hb Stockholm and Experienced transformation leader, Agile Coach, and impact-driven entrepreneur with 20+ years of leading innovation and systems change. Strong foundation in agile methodologies, organizational development, and coaching leadership teams in dynamic environments. Recognized for building collaborative ecosystems, driving strategic change, and developing agile capabilities across sectors

Christian is a Programme Manager at EIT Health, where he supports startups in scaling and attracting investments. Throughout his career he has built a strong understanding of what it takes for a start-up to thrive, and is passionate about building synergies to foster innovation in healthcare.

Passionate about social impact and specialize in social entrepreneurship and EU project management at Impact Hub Stockholm. My work focuses on social integration, sustainable solutions, enabling networks, and impact entrepreneurial endeavors, as well as enhance employee well-being, gender equality and supporting youth and women entrepreneurs. With a background as a human rights lawyer and legislative peace advisor in the Colombian Congress, I’m dedicated to advancing lasting social impact.

Olena Pokalchuk is a marketing strategist, CMO at MWDN, and co-founder of The Digital State agency. With 6+ years in digital marketing, she helps tech companies in Israel, Europe, and the U.S. scale through strategic positioning, go-to-market strategies, and customer-centric communication. Beyond client work, Olena lectures at Projector Institute and mentors startups in EU-funded programs, guiding founders to think like brands and act with authenticity.