Iva Kojic

Business Development Executive

Vienna, Vienna, Austria3 yrs 3 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in AI integration for startups.
Led accelerator programs across multiple countries.
Strong background in entrepreneurship and ecosystem development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused professional with expertise in startup ecosystem development and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Startup Ecosystem DevelopmentAi & DeeptechStartup OperationsProgram ManagementEvent CoordinationEntrepreneurship DevelopmentBusiness StrategyQuality AssuranceProcess ComplianceAgile Project ManagementProject PlanningTechnical InstructionCurriculum Delivery

Other Skills

Campaign Planning and ExecutionProgram CoordinationEvent Coordination & LeadershipMulti-site Logistics CoordinationBusiness Strategy & Market ResearchStartup Business AnalysisTeam SupervisionScrum MethodologyRisk ManagementStudent MentorshipProject-based LearningAgile MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentElectrical EngineeringJava Certified Programmer

About

I operate at the intersection of deep-tech AI and scalable business systems. With a Master’s in IT (GPA 9.78) and a thesis in Emotional AI (93.74% accuracy), I identified affective computing trends three years before mainstream adoption. As a Technical-Business Hybrid, I translate unstructured startup data into scalable operational workflows. Having led programs at weXelerate, I’ve managed partnerships across 8 CEE countries with top-tier VCs like Speedinvest and Elevator Ventures. My focus is bringing this "operator mindset" to venture portfolio management and founder support infrastructure. Always happy to connect with founders, investors, and engineers exploring the future of human-centered AI and global innovation ecosystems.

Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Venturecake

Accelerator Program Coordinator

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 6 mos · Vienna, Austria · Hybrid

Venturecake is a co-owned accelerator program operated by weXelerate.
Coordinated accelerator program delivery and founder journey support across international startup cohorts, ensuring structured mentoring, workshop execution, and investor matching formats.
Built and managed partnerships with VCs, corporates, and ecosystem organizations, aligning stakeholder expectations and program outcomes.
Moderated and organized workshops on storytelling, pitch readiness, and investor communication.
Supported accelerator brand positioning and operational structuring, improving program clarity and founder experience.

Program CoordinationProgram ManagementEvent Coordination & LeadershipMulti-site Logistics CoordinationEvent Coordination

Wexelerate

Startup & Accelerator Manager

Aug 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Vienna, Austria · Hybrid

Managed operations for a 6-month hybrid accelerator cohort (Venturecake) supporting 8 international startups across AI, deeptech, and software. Designed and coordinated full program delivery including 3 on-site program weeks (onboarding, mid-program, Demo Day) and weekly online sessions. Moderated 25+ mentor Power Sessions.
Led end-to-end execution of the Startup & Entrepreneurship Track at Future Forward 2024 & 2025: screened 100+ applications, selected and coordinated 40 Pitch Arena startups and 60 Startup Expo exhibitors, and managed event-day startup operations for 1,000+ attendees in total.
Built and managed ecosystem partnerships with GIN (FFG), Vienna Business Agency, corporate sponsors, and investors; coordinated deliverables and Demo Day participation.
Established Notion-based operations systems for accelerator workflows, event planning, budget tracking, and contact management to enable scalable program delivery.
Managed accelerator marketing and founder visibility initiatives, including pitch training, Demo Day preparation, startup content formats, and supervision of 4 marketing interns.

Startup Ecosystem DevelopmentStartup OperationsAI & DeepTechCampaign Planning and Execution

Erasmus for young entrepreneurs

New Entrepreneur (Program Fellowship)

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 · 5 mos · Vienna, Austria · On-site

Selected as a participant in the EU-funded Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs exchange program.
Developed practical entrepreneurship skills through a structured EU cross-border exchange, working directly with an experienced host entrepreneur. Gained hands-on exposure to startup operations, venture support processes, ecosystem partnerships, and program delivery.
Strengthened founder collaboration, business model thinking, and international ecosystem navigation through real program work and mentorship-based knowledge exchange.

Entrepreneurship DevelopmentBusiness Strategy & Market ResearchStartup Business AnalysisBusiness Strategy

Kreativstorm education

Project Management Trainee (Agile)

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 · 1 mo · Berlin, Germany · Remote

Completed intensive Agile Project Management training focused on practical execution, risk assessment, and delivery workflows.
Worked on end-to-end project case studies applying prioritization, planning, and review cycles in remote international teams.

Agile Project ManagementScrum MethodologyProject PlanningRisk Management

Assš - odsek kragujevac

Research Teaching Associate

Jun 2021 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs · Serbia · On-site

Delivered IT and software engineering instruction to 200+ students across Information Systems, Databases Basics, and Mobile Applications courses.
Mentored student technical projects and improved project delivery outcomes through structured problem-solving frameworks.
Organized industry connection events linking students with local tech companies and practitioners.
Designed and executed faculty promotion and student recruitment campaigns.

Technical InstructionCurriculum DeliveryStudent MentorshipProject-based Learning

Stads cambridge assessment international examination

Certified Exam Supervisor - Western Balkan Region

Aug 2020 – Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Serbia · On-site

Certified on-call exam supervisor for Cambridge English examinations across multiple test sessions in the Western Balkans region.
Ensured full compliance with Cambridge Assessment security protocols, supervised candidate sessions, and maintained strict invigilation and documentation standards. Supported exam-day logistics, candidate flow, and coordination with local invigilation teams across locations.

Process ComplianceQuality AssuranceMulti-site Logistics CoordinationTeam Supervision