Denis is an Project and Program Manager with a proven track record in the startup, digital media and SME sectors. Throughout his work at venture funds in Canada and Austria, he managed 90+ tech and digital media projects, and consulted 45+ companies as a product and technological consultant, securing upwards of $17 million in non-dilutive financing from public and private financiers. As part of Shred Capital, Denis helped raise $1.5 Million financing to create a Game-focused Venture Acceleration Program in Alberta, and during the program execution, managed 55+ companies through capacity building and product development. While at Pioneers.io, he helped develop PioBay, Europe’s largest startup database and event database platform. Denis has a mix of business, creative and technical skills.

➤ Consulted and contributed to over 90 digital projects, spanning a diverse range of sectors including artificial intelligence, gaming, AR, VR, mixed reality, and location experiences.

➤ Worked with 45+ companies, from small indie studios initiating activities to established companies seeking to scale or overcome specific challenges, in securing over $17 million in financing from public and private bodies.

➤ Played a role in the development of PioBay at Pioneers.io, Europe’s largest startup database and event management platform, which was then integrated into the company’s venture and innovation consulting wings.

➤ Managed 300+ startups at Pioneers 2019, the largest investor event in Europe, along with organizing a pitch competition for a € 50,000 reward.