YTILI | Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in Chicago, Illinois (WorldChicago)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Wafaa Hammich (Belgium) Wafaa Hammich is the CEO of Com'for it!, a PR company that empowers non-profits, startups, and companies by highlighting their impactful projects through strategic press engagement. Wafaa also serves as a curator at TEDxBrussels, where she curates and promotes innovative ideas and speakers. Matěj Keka (Czech Republic) Matej advises NGOs in the Czech Republic on fundraising strategies and is a founder and leader of Speechless Reconciliation, a social enterprise promoting dialogue through youth workshops. Armandine Nkondock (France) Armandine Nkondock is the founder and CEO of ARCHIMAID, a social venture dedicated to revolutionizing housing equity in France's rental market through digital solutions. Jakub Šuster (Slovakia) Jakub Suster is the founder and CEO of elv.ai, a tech startup that provides content moderation for media and public institutions. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in San Diego, California (San Diego Diplomacy Council)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Treasure O. (United Kingdom)  Mr. Treasure Oyelade has a significant background in engineering and experience in strategy, program management, fundraising, and governance, and serves as Head of Operations at Motivez, focusing on empowering underserved youth in STEM fields. Konstantin Strümpf (Austria)  Konstantin Struempf is the Co-founder and CTO of Independo GmbH, a start-up that specializes in developing technologies for individuals with learning difficulties. Konstantin is committed to fostering inclusion through accessible digital solutions and cooperates with well-established associations in Austria. Rena Ajalova (Georgia)  Rena Ajalova is an educator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Lingua Education Center which provides English, Georgian and German languages courses, as well as training on entrepreneurship and business proposal writing, and assists students with university enrollment. Sanja Gardasevic (Montenegro)  Sanja Gardasevic is the CEO of Alicorn, a digital marketing agency, and co-founder of ZUNO, a game-based learning SaaS platform. Sanja also previously served as Head of the Board at ICT Cortex and supports tech community growth through roles at Spark.me and Digitalizuj.me. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in Raleigh, North Carolina (International Focus)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Afanasi Chihaioglo (Moldova)  Afanasi Chihaioglo, CEO of Proton Energy Solutions and a board member of Moldova's renewable energy association, innovates with energy forecasting software and fosters industry dialogue through Moldova's first online forum for renewable energy professionals. Minela Zerdo-Puljic (Bosnia & Herzegovina)  Minela Zerdo-Puljic is the Founder and CEO of OKRUGLA Kocka, a consulting firm supporting startups and individuals with business development, strategic direction, and financial stability. Cátia Pinheiro Manso (Portugal)   Catia Pinheiro Manso is the CEO of CMarketing - Cravo do Mato, a business and marketing agency focusing on business development and digital marketing across Europe. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (GlobalPittsburgh)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Natalia Rodriguez Nuñez-Milara (Spain)  Natalia Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Saturno Labs, a deep-tech startup focused on innovative projects with global reach in pharmaceuticals and insurance. Saturno Labs is a strategic partner of Amazon in Spain, and private AI research lab in the EU, where Natalia has spearheaded the development of numerous technologies that have reached over 63 countries. Suren Mkhitaryan (Armenia)  Suren Mkhitaryan has over 10 years of experience in the field of social enterprise as well as in civil society, entrepreneurship education, and formal and nonformal education. Suren is the President and Founder of CODE Social Entrepreneurship HUB, an NGO that focuses on Social Entrepreneurship. Marios Pafitis (Cyprus)  Marios is the co-founder of MammoCheck Ltd, a startup aimed at reducing late-stage breast cancer diagnoses. Additionally, he conducted research that contributed to the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease through MRI images, leads projects at CYENS Centre of Excellence's flagship project,, and another startup combating food waste. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (World Affairs Council of Philadelphia)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Nadia Damkouskaya (Belarus)  Nadzeya "Nadia" Damkouskaya is the founder and CEO of Hopeflow, an online platform that connects mental health professionals with immigrants to aid in their integration, and is a creator of charity wellbeing related projects.   Krisztina Kornis (Hungary)  Krisztina Kornis, an entrepreneur and physiotherapist, is the founder of PlyoTech, a healthtech startup focused on AI-driven rehabilitation solutions, and owner of KK Physio, a studio offering advanced therapeutic techniques. She is also a founding member of the Hungarian Sports Rehabilitation Association which aims to enhance sports rehab standards in Hungary.   Vladislav Pavlov (Serbia)   Vladislav Pavlov is the founder of Furtherance Network, a consultancy which specializes in helping startups and SMEs secure clients, partners, and investors across South-East Europe. Stefan Cirovic (Sweden)  Stefan Cirovic, a biomedical scientist and co-founder of APTUSENS AB, specializes in managing biomedical projects and developing novel devices. With expertise in electrochemistry and biomedical science, he mentors researchers at Malmö University and leads Swapyme, a non-profit aiming to integrate biomedical science into products for disadvantaged communities. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in New Orleans, Louisiana (Global New Orleans)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld   Nadine Schratzberger (Austria)  Nadine Schratzberger, founder of the sustainable sportswear brand MONTREET, focuses on innovative design, circular economy and zero-waste practices in fashion. She co-founded the Austrian chapter of global NGO Fashion Revolution for promoting transparency and responsibility in the fashion industry. Kiia Riuttula (Finland)  Kiia Riuttula is the founder of Viral Media, a digital media firm which focuses on social media management and advertising campaigns while emphasizing inclusivity and impact. She also serves as chairwoman of Helsinki Young Entrepreneurs and is a member of Women Entrepreneurs of Finland where she advocates for women in business.   Jakob Wayne Vikingur Robertson (Iceland)  Jakob Wayne Vikingur Robertson is the co-founder and CEO of Arctic Pies, a food business that aims to revitalize Icelandic food culture by specializing in vegan and meat pies and award-winner of food festivals. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI fellows who will be placed in Little Rock, Arkansas (Global Ties Arkansas)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld   Vildane Maliqi (Kosovo)  Vildane Maliqi, co-founder of the Lab of Activism and Progressive Society (LAPS), works on projects empowering marginalized communities in Kosovo, focusing on educational improvements in rural areas.   Bilal Baci (Türkiye) Bilal Baci is the co-founder and CEO of Orange Wolf Games, a studio focused on developing multiplayer mobile games. Bilal also previously served as the Director of Development and Operations at Bucked Games where he managed startup operations using agile methodology and designed educational mobile games.   Sergii Klimov (Ukraine) Sergii Klimov is the head of development and marketing at Wines of Ukraine, and initiator of many projects aimed at creating a wine culture and popularizing Ukrainian wines abroad. Sergii is the author of book "The Untold Story of Ukrainian Winemaking," a co-owner of the chain of wine bars, of media outlet Uwines, and creator of the game Uwines Ambassadors. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI Fellows who will be placed in Detroit, Michigan (Global Ties Detroit)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Marco F. (Italy)   Marco Filippi is the founder and CEO of Volvero, a tech startup that specializes in electric vehicle rentals across Italy. Elena Kostoska (North Macedonia)  Elena Kostoska is the co-founder of Layerdeck, a graphic design agency focusing on customer branding, and the founder of an educational hub Perspektiva.   Francisco José Ruiz García (Spain)  Francisco Ruiz is the founder and CEO of entradium.com, an online ticketing platform in Spain, and author of the entrepreneurship newsletter for anyone starting a business. Nana Shedania (Georgia)  Born in Abkhazia, Nana Shedania supports trauma-affected individuals, focusing on family engagement and community dynamics. She leads the NGO "Youth for Samegrelo Development" and is a co-founder of MegoBar, the first youth social bar in Samegrelo. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI Fellows who will be placed in Iowa City, Iowa (Global Ties Iowa)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Redis Bala (Albania)  Redis Bala is the Co-founder and Technical Manager of Medical Distribution sh.p.k., a medical equipment supplier focused on providing high quality medical products and introducing new technologies in medicine. Kifayat Talibzada (Azerbaijan)  Kifayat Talibzada is the founder, director, and manager of AzerJorab, a social venture aimed at empowering women and boosting the local economy through handcrafted goods in Azerbaijan. Danielle Gaffney du Plooy (United Kingdom)   Danielle du Plooy is an Art Psychotherapist and the founder of Uppertunity, a social enterprise and charity aimed at empowering adults with additional needs through lifelong learning. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz

Please join us in welcoming the Fall 2024 YTILI Fellows who will be placed in Seattle, Washington (World Affairs Council- Seattle)! #YTILI #ExchangeOurWorld Nermeen Louizi Ghoniem (Denmark) Nermeen Ghoniem is the founder of Hello Ada, an NGO that provides initiatives to promote girls' STEM education, and the co-founder of Even Founders, a community of founders that supports female entrepreneurs in the Nordic region. Christos Stefanatos (Greece)  Christos Stefanatos is the co-founder of EV Loader, a tech startup managing software for real estate owners to oversee and monetize EV charging stations across SE Europe.   Becky Popova (Ireland)  Becky Popova is co-founder and COO of Everywhere English, an English-learning solution that equips employees with the language proficiency & cultural intelligence tools required to thrive at work. To learn more about these finalists, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eryJgYFz