Our Experts
Meet the people who have supported Growpreneur’s founders over the years.
Trainers, coaches, mentors and programme team members have contributed to Growpreneur across different cohorts. They have helped founders test ideas, strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth and funding opportunities.
Shkëlzen Marku
Co-founder and CEO of Enterimpact Balkans, formerly Yunus Social Business Balkans, and founder of Growpreneur Accelerator, with 20+ years of experience supporting startups, SMEs across many countries.
Thomas Kosters
Managing Director of Deep Ecosystems, bringing a wealth of experience in building thriving startup ecosystems across Europe.
David Trayford
International trainer helping entrepreneurs craft compelling pitches and communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence. Learn more...
Boris Golob
A leading expert in product, service, & business model innovation, and one of the world’s few certified Strategyzer trainers, with extensive experience supporting startups across Southeast Europe.
Vlad Gliga
Startup Ecosystem Builder with an expertise on Investor readiness and pitching, helping founders navigate early-stage fundraising and startup growth.
Nuriona Berdica
Trains founders on navigating uncertainty, building resilience, and developing a founder mindset.
Gerond Begolli
Specialized in financial modeling, planning, and preparing founders for sustainable growth and investment.
Gerion Treska
Plays a vital role in supporting startups throughout the program by building connections, nurturing collaboration, and ensuring founders stay engaged and empowered on their journey.
Aneida Bajraktari
She is a leading ecosystem builder and Managing Partner at Balkans Capital, known for her work in driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and impactful development programs across Albania and the region.
Hélène Mariette
Experienced in scaling startups through brand positioning, go-to-market strategies, and customer acquisition.
Kushtrim Xhakli
Founder of fast-growing ventures and an expert in product-market fit, business modeling, and digital innovation
Kitti Jakab
As Co-Founder & CEO of the Lunar Program, she supports startups from idea phase, through product and business model validation until first fundraising and international go-to-market strategy.
Xhulio Mitre
Expert in MVP development, product design, and early business model validation for startups ready to go from idea to prototype.
Pezana Rexha
Advisor on business model analysis, product design, growth strategy, and financial planning with a focus on sustainable scaling.
Helga Mustafaraj
Specialist in storytelling, investor communication, and founder mindset, helping startups pitch with clarity and confidence.
Explore Growpreneur’s tracks
Choose the track that fits your venture’s stage. Both combine self-paced learning, practical tasks, monthly group coaching and peer sessions.
Programme: December 2026–May 2027