Katerina has extensive entrepreneurial experience and has been the founder of two technology start-ups. She also serves as Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and has extensive research experience in the fields of Internet-of-Things (IoT), retail and business analytics.
She is a key founder and scientific coordinator of ACEin, a leading University accelerator that has been awarded for bridging the corporate world with University start-ups. Over the last years she has supported various teams in the setup of their own ventures and has been among the initiators and supporters of various activities fostering youth entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

Prior experience / Expertise:

Katerina is the founder of two technology startups and a key founder of a leading university accelerator, recognized for its award-winning initiatives in bridging the corporate world with university startups. Through this accelerator, she has supported over 200 teams, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As a university professor, she is regarded as one of Europe’s top experts in digital services, the Internet of Things (IoT), retail, and business analytics, contributing both academically and practically to the advancement of these fields.

While at Uni.Fund:

• Reviewed more than 500 cases. Key contributor to ecosystem support and liaising the University/Research space with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Key Partner in charge of seven portfolio companies. Led the execution of the respective investment cases (business validation/ due diligence and deal structuring).
• Relationships management with Universities and Research Centers and the European entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
• Key contribution and hands-on support to portfolio companies on issues related to research commercialization, team and skills building, branding and marketing, and business development.