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Chris Joannou - VP of Ecosystem Growth - Draper University
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Chris Joannou is a growth hacker and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in the startup and venture capital sectors. He currently serves as the Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, where he is responsible for arranging global partnerships and promoting collaborative ecosystems that support innovation and startup growth.
He has played a significant role in various partnerships and initiatives, such as the Draper University x Stellar collaboration, aimed at delivering hacker houses and accelerator programs.
Chris has been involved in ecosystem development across various global locations, including Oradea, Romania, and Austin, Texas, through partnerships with entities like Make IT in Oradea and Ga^3in Ventures.
Chris is an active investor and mentor, supporting startups such as Bevy, LawAdvisor Ventures, and SOSV MOX, and has a background in corporate innovation, B2B business development, and brand strategy. He has held various leadership roles, including Program Director at Startupbootcamp, Head of Marketing at Draper Startup House, CEO of Startup Melbourne
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About Draper University
Draper University, founded in 2012 by venture capitalist Tim Draper, is a private, for-profit educational institution based in San Mateo, California. It is recognised for its unique approach to entrepreneurship education, focusing on real-world scenarios and unconventional methods to foster innovation and business acumen among its students.
Draper University offers various programmes, including Hero Training, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, and the GO! Entrepreneurship Immersion Program. These initiatives are designed to take entrepreneurs out of their comfort zones, encouraging them to develop and execute their ideas effectively.
The institution has garnered significant success, with over $240 million in venture funding secured by its alumni, who have founded more than 700 companies and created over 7,000 jobs globally. Draper University is also credited with nurturing eight unicorn companies over the past decade, highlighting its impact on the startup ecosystem. Its alumni have been featured in prestigious lists like Forbes 30 under 30 and have secured funding from renowned investors such as Marc Benioff and Marc Andreessen.
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