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ABOUT NINA
Experienced program manager and ecosystem builder with a talent for strategic collaboration. Bridging startups, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem actors, fostering funding and support for startups. Specializing in program management, business development, and storytelling, she excels in crafting innovative solutions and managing impactful programs and initiatives.
SUCCESS IS THE GROWTH AS A PERSON AND THE OPPORTUNITIES CREATED.
Nina Nikolich
NINA IN A NUTSHELL
Startup Ecosystem Lead
Western Balkan Startup Alliance
area of expertise
Acceleration / Incubation / Innovation Macedonia 🇲🇰
companies Nina has worked for
NINA AS A LEADER
Leadership is about empowering others and continuously developing oneself to make a positive impact.
Leadership is not being a boss or having a title.
Great Leaders are always bringing other people to opportunities.
The future of leadership is female.
When I think of a leader, I think of Beyonce and Steven Bratlett.
GREAT LEADERS ARE ALWAYS BRINGING OTHER PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES.
Nina Nikolich
NINA ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Nina faced significant challenges as a young female leader in the startup ecosystem, particularly when she was underestimated due to her age and background. She tackled these obstacles by believing in her skills, continuously building her confidence, and learning to assert herself in high-level business meetings. This resilience and determination not only strengthened her leadership abilities but also empowered her to mentor and support other young leaders facing similar challenges.
NINA ON EMPOWERING FIRST-TIME FEMALE FOUNDERS
Nina is deeply committed to supporting first-time female founders, especially in the Balkans. Through her initiative, Womenpreneurs Stories, and the Balkan Bootcamp, she has created platforms that celebrate and uplift women in business. By offering mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities, Nina helps these women navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, empowering them to become successful leaders and role models in their communities.
LEADERSHIP IS NOT BEING A BOSS OR HAVING A TITLE.
Nina on becoming a better leader
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