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Yama Saraj

Founder, professor R&D, VC fellow

€350/day
Paris, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Yama

In short:
Techie heart, Economist mind, Artist's spirit.

Expertise: Strategy & Policy on disruptive innovation

Love doing:
Tech startups / hackatons / creativity & innovation / culture / economic development / social innovation

I am passionate about the management of creativity and innovation and applications of these for social good. My background is in development economics. I have been working in development assistance in countries like Afghanistan, Kosovo, and DR Congo, I found my passion for entrepreneurship and it's importance and relevance for sustainable development.

Due to my broad background and interests, I have not only developed strong analytical skills but also social and communication skills. I enjoy being in a fast-paced environment and solve complex problems together. I am aware of various roles in organizations and I try to practice principles of servant leadership.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Basic

  • French

    Basic

  • Russian

    Basic

  • Persian

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Paris ESLSCA Business School
    Lecturer R&D
    October 2019 - Today (6 years and 8 months)
    Paris Area, France
  • Included VC
    Venture fellow
    October 2019 - Today (6 years and 8 months)
    Included VC is a prestigious 12-month venture capital fellowship that gives fellows education and insider access to Europe's top VCs and their portfolio companies. Its ultimate goal is to increase diversity and inclusion within the VC ecosystem. Fellows receive training and exposure to the world of venture capital, with 1-1 mentoring, expert masterclasses, case study learning, and deal-flow deep dives, along with 2 European Summits. Included VC is backed by some of Europe's most renowned VC firms, including Notion, Seedcamp, Point Nine Capital, Creandum, and more. See less
  • SensAi.app
    Founder
    January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
    Paris Area, France
    SensAI is your virtual coach on a journey towards better mental & physical performance in your work and personal life. Driven by scientific content; AI and gamification; SensAI will guide you towards a healthier, happier life. I have been fascinated by research on cognitive aspects of entrepreneurship, specifically entrepreneurial orientation in top management teams. My passion for boxing led me to connect psychology, sports, and management science. Past 9 months we have been researching with Station F residents & 42 students on how to gamify sports and coaching to enhance executive functions for better work performance. Currently raising funds and expanding the team. Drop me a a lineif you are interested in what we are doing.

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Education

  • Msc. Strategic Management
    Tilburg University
    2017
    Strategic management with a focus on entrepreneurship in the high tech supply chain
  • Master of Science (MSc)
    Tilburg University
    2017
    For my master thesis, I researched entrepreneurial orientation in the High-Tech cluster region Brainport

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