Blockchain & AI Visionary
Mirko Kikovic is a C-level Corporate Executive turned Blockchain and AI Entrepreneur. Over 15 years of experience in building businesses, leading great teams, and creating software products.
About
Mirko Kikovic is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and innovation leader with a proven track record of steering both corporations and startups.
After holding C-level positions for global FMCG (CPG) brands, where he managed over 350 people and €20 million in recurring annual revenue, Mirko launched F8, a specialized agency providing management, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, B2B sales, marketing, and agile software development consulting and services for renowned entrepreneurs and established enterprises. As an active venture builder, he has also co-founded multiple startups, including Infidia and its joint venture OttCT/o10ticity, the creators of the MiCA Check compliance platform.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Infidia, Mirko has guided the organization from inception to securing four competitive, EU-funded grants. Under his leadership, Infidia served as a consortium coordinator and earned valuable recognition, finishing as a Top 3 winner in NGI TruBlo (OC#2) and a Top 5 winner in BlockStart (OC#1).
With a proven track record in innovative product development and strategic scaling, Mirko and his team are exceptionally positioned to design and execute software applications that deliver true business value.
Startup Experience
Built two successful startups (and won 5 competitive grants), co-founded & consulted over 20 others. Went through all the challenges of bootstrapping, pilots, fundraising, and growth. Leading Blockchain (since 2017), AI (since 2021) and impact investing projects, with a style based on corporate experience mixed with agile.
Corporate C-level
Mirko Kikovic spent eight years in FMCG(CPG)/retail leadership, improving sales and organizational processes by leading 350+ employees and €20 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Started as the beginner in sales, climbing ranks to reach C-level positions and lead sales, marketing and logistics to achieve models that boosted revenues up to 47% YoY growth in sales volume.
Software Expertize
Supported renowned entrepreneurs and companies for 8 years through all of their business challenges. Provided strategic management, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, B2B sales, marketing, and agile software development consulting and services by assembling teams of developers, sales, marketing, and admins. Creator of the proprietary "125" method of B2B sales and negotiation.
Consultant & Mentor
As a business consultant and mentor to startups in VCs-backed accelerators, adopted a hands-on approach to helping entrepreneurs clearly define customer value and develop winning go2market strategies. Lectured corporate sales departments and organized 15+ live workshops within a non-profit organization.
Partnering for Progress in an Era of Disruption
As a seasoned innovator with expertise spanning C-level leadership, product development, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, I can leverage tech disruption for your business advantage.
With expertise in shepherding organizations from concept to commercial success, I understand what it takes to transform ideas into impact at scale. Yet, my roots in traditional industries ensure that these solutions remain rooted in real-world applications.
Looking to partner with forward-thinking companies, where I offer strategic guidance for those ready to embrace opportunity amidst the change that AI brings.
Whether it is modernizing your operations, optimizing business models, or ideating the products of tomorrow, my team deliver results coming from my experience of uniting tradition with transformation.
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