Dr. Natasa Christou is an esteemed Innovation Advisor with a rich background in architecture and a passionate commitment to fostering innovation within the Cypriot start-up ecosystem. With an unwavering dedication to mentoring and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs across various sectors, Dr. Christou’s mission is to spearhead the creation of new businesses that leverage cutting-edge technologies and collaborative human intelligence to make a significant impact on the world. Renowned for her creation of the award-winning online community platform tellalis.com, she aims to empower local creative-makers by expanding their opportunities. Her contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship have been recognized with notable accolades, including a nomination for ‘Woman of the Year in Innovation 2019’ and being a National Finalist in the ‘Female Role Model of the Year 2020’ category at the Global Startup Awards.

Education:

• Ph.D. by Design from the University of Cyprus
• BA and Masters in Architecture from the University of Westminster, UK

Expertise:

• Mentoring within the Cypriot start-up ecosystem
• Supporting innovation across multiple sectors in university and industry zones
• Promoting creative entrepreneurship and innovation through design thinking
• Creation and development of online community platforms for creative-makers
• Recognized leadership in innovation with multiple awards and nominations