We will host a virtual fireside chat with Paris Thomas, co-founder at Chrysalis Leap and Open Box Communication, and Executive Advisor at Strategyzer working with some of the world’s leading brands. Paris is an igniter of projects and pioneers collaboration amongst top teams. He is an Executive Advisor on strategy, innovation, communication, a certified facilitator/coach on the Business Modelling methodology, and a contributor to the best-selling book "Value Proposition Design."
During this event, you will find out about Paris’ background, his working in the innovation industry, and how he helped many startups find their journey to success. There will be a deep discussion on his experiences and challenges on his professional and entrepreneurial journey. We will learn about his top tips and tricks within the challenging journey of entrepreneurship and the methods he's been coaching throughout his career.
The event doesn't end here! You will capture some fresh insights into the industries (Cleantech & Business Modelling) he's been involved in for years. You will also get a chance to ask Paris your related questions. This is definitely THE event to attend. See you all soon virtually!
Chrysalis Leap, Open Box Communication
Co-founder
Paris is an executive advisor on strategy, innovation and communication. He is a certified facilitator/coach on the BMG methodology, and a contributor in the best selling book “Value Proposition Design”.
Paris has worked across all geographies and with a wide scope of industries. His clients include among others, Microsoft, Lenovo, Motorola, Medtronic, Roche, Bayer, Audi, US Department o…
Paris is an executive advisor on strategy, innovation and communication. He is a certified facilitator/coach on the BMG methodology, and a contributor in the best selling book “Value Proposition Design”.
Paris has worked across all geographies and with a wide scope of industries. His clients include among others, Microsoft, Lenovo, Motorola, Medtronic, Roche, Bayer, Audi, US Department of Energy, Battelle, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Crowne Plaza, Abu Dhabi Chamber, Saudi Telecom, P&G, Danone, IFF, Thomson Reuters, and others.
He has co-founded a European cleantech startup accelerator and is a lead trainer for a number of EU Climate Initiative programs pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation. Through a partnership with Climate-KIC, Paris trains and mentors 200+ cleantech startups each year leading to the world’s largest annual green business ideas competition.
His passion for startups and entrepreneurship is a catalyst to his ‘always relevant’ approach in his work with multinational corporations where he helps companies bring new products and services to the market in an lean way.
Prior to launching his own company, Paris served major Canadian organisations at a senior management level as a government lobbyist, crisis management expert, and media spokesperson. He places a heavy emphasis on organisational culture, talent management, and change; necessary precursors to innovation. Paris is known for delivering results in a "sleeves rolled-up" approach.
Corporate Intrapreneurship
Way Out Communications Ltd
Funifi
John Georgoulas was born in Athens, Greece. He has more than 12 years experience in strategic planning, branding, public and government relations gained in Greece and Cyprus.He founded Starsound records a company with presence in Europe, U.S.A, Israel , Japan and Australia managing young artists and releasing their music. He is a founder of Wizworks, a public relations and below the line advertising firm in Athens handling projects from multinational companies in the field of Technology, Retailing and entertainment. He is also a founder and managing director of Way Out Communications ltd. A Public Relations firm based in Nicosia, Cyprus working with multinational accounts and organizations.From 2010 he is the General Manager of The Economist events in Cyprus operated by Hazlis & Rivas co. ltd organizing 2 major events every year in the areas of Public policy, Finance and Energy. For The Economist - The World in 2013 , 2014, 2015 & 2016 Greece & Cyprus edition he is the Commercial Manager.Since March 2013 he is appointed as senior advisor to the CEO at The Paraskevaides Group, and since October 2014 he is the director of the International Presidential Business Advisory Council in Cyprus.He holds a BSc in Business Information Systems from UCLAN, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Kingston University and a Diploma of Higher Education in Computer Sciences from Portsmouth University.He is President of AHEPA( American Hellenic Progressive Educational Association) ACY001 “George E. Paraskevaides O.B.E.” in Cyprus , he sits in the board of Friends of Shriners Cyprus and he is Advisor for Cyprus at Industry Disruptors / GEW.
Sorxmedia Inc.
Co-founder
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A high-energy and self-motivated serial entrepreneur, community builder, marketer, and tech developer with a track record of founding, running, and scaling communities, startups, and businesses.
Hess has been active for 11 years in entrepreneurship, tech, cryptocurrency and blockchain, e-commerce, and peace-building activities. He specializes in growth strategies for products and services. He actively constructs innovative marketing and DTC online advertising strategies and funnels. Community building is his passion, and Hess has a solid drive to unite people regardless of differences.
He is well educated in eastern philosophy and conscious living. He enhances culture within companies and operations by blending these philosophies within the business and corporate environment.
Sorxmedia Inc.
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