EXAMPLE ADVISORS ON BOARDIO

Boardio’s Aerospace advisors come from senior roles across Airbus, Honeywell Aerospace, Mubadala, EADS, and defence programs such as Leclerc and TP400, as well as emerging companies in electric aviation, drones, and advanced manufacturing.

They include specialists in engineering, manufacturing, business development, and digital transformation, with decades of experience leading projects across Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Many have worked on aviation certification, industrial partnerships, and technology integration involving AI, digital twins, and sustainability initiatives.

These advisors support aerospace and mobility innovators by offering practical expertise in commercialization, compliance, fundraising, and global market access—bridging the gap between industrial heritage and next-generation flight technology.

Ex-Airbus Strategy & BD (18+ yrs)

• Former EADS/Airbus strategy, industrial development, and international BD across ~50 countries
• Mentors in EU/NATO/A&D accelerators; certified EU defence innovation coach (EUDIS)
• Strengths: go-to-market, government relations/MOUs, fundraising, board work
• Domains: Aerospace, Defence, UAM/EVTOL, cyber/AI, dual-use, ESG

Digital & IT Lead in Electric Aircraft

• Head of Digitalization/IT at an electric aircraft OEM
• Former Global VP Cloud Solutions (IoT, AR/remote inspection, BIM) at a global TIC company
• Strengths: digital productization, global rollout, SLA/service catalog design, board governance
• Domains: Aerospace, e-aviation, industrial digital

A&D Manufacturing CEO / AR-VR-AI

• Global CEO background across software/hardware; five-continent footprint
• Board-level adviser on AR/VR/AI and emerging SaaS in A&D manufacturing
• Strengths: org scaling, product/tech strategy, go-to-market in complex tech
• Domains: Aerospace, defence, industrial tech

Defence/Aerospace Legal (Middle East focus)

• 10+ years negotiating A&D contracts with governments and SOEs in KSA/GCC
• Strengths: public procurement, complex contracts, risk/compliance, market entry
• Domains: Defence, aerospace, government sales (B2G)

Airbus Programs / Leclerc; Strategy to GTM

• 12+ years across TP400 (Airbus) and Leclerc programs; later digital/ops leadership
• Advises startups on strategy, product marketing, ops, GTM, fundraising
• Domains: Aerospace, defence, digital industry

Aerospace Engineer + INSEAD MBA; Turnarounds/M&A

• Aerospace engineering (Grandes Écoles) + INSEAD MBA; ex-board member at listed industrial
• Led corporate strategy, turnarounds, and M&A with C-suite/Supervisory Board exposure
• Domains: Aerospace, industrial goods, automotive

A&D International Commercialization

• Ex-Mubadala: closed $100M+ partnerships across A&D value chain; sovereign-level deals
• Strengths: market entry, partner structuring, commercialization at scale
• Domains: Aerospace, defence, climate/industrial innovation

 EU Grants & Deep-Tech Consortia (Aero focus)

• 16+ yrs in innovation funding (Horizon Europe/LIFE/EIC) and consortium building
• Background in advanced materials for aerospace; Spain/Mexico network
• Strengths: non-dilutive funding, PMO/governance, technology scouting

Aeronautical Engineer, INED/Investor

• INED mandates in Luxembourg; invests at seed–Series A
• Strengths: IP-heavy tech, space/aerospace, board and investment interface
• Domains: Space, aerospace, automotive/mechanical

Honeywell Aerospace (14 yrs) Process & Certification

• Led software process/quality/certification (Airbus/Boeing/business jets); ran global supplier audits
• Strengths: SDLC in safety-critical, compliance, multi-country engineering teams
• Domains: Aerospace, manufacturing quality, operations

Aviation Maintenance/MRO Director

• Director of Maintenance for multi-type fleets; established Part-145 repair station
• Built electronic signature/compliance workflows; private client MRO consultancy
• Strengths: airworthiness, AOG, ops efficiency, safety systems

Defence M&A / Dual-Use Corporate Finance

• Senior M&A adviser for defence & dual-use tech; 100+ transactions supported
• Strengths: buy/sell-side, due diligence/data rooms, growth/exit planning
• Domains: Defence, aerospace, industrial tech

Princeton Aerospace; OEM & Prime Network

• 30+ yrs across defence/space/cyber; engagements with SAAB, Lockheed, Sikorsky, EADS
• Strengths: navigating military procurement/regulation; negotiation teams
• Domains: Defence aviation, secure comms, space

Former A&D C-Suite / Chairman (mil-tech spinoff)

• 30+ yrs in defence & aerospace leadership; Chairs a military-academy spinoff
• Strengths: governance, strategy, commercialization of defence tech

Zero-Emission Aviation (Hydrogen-Electric)

• Advisor to hydrogen-electric aviation company since founding; CEO adviser
• Strengths: product/market strategy, funding roadmaps, MRO/infrastructure planning
• Background: GE, McKinsey, Big Tech; board roles in finance

Global BD & Strategy (Airbus/Honeywell/Textron/Meggitt)

• Led $10B+ aircraft sales campaigns; P&L, IPO integration, government relations
• Held CMO/VP Strategy roles in Tier-1s; built MRO growth and eVTOL initiatives
• Strengths: enterprise sales, program capture, branding, GTM in regulated markets

Space/Aero + Advanced Materials Industrialization

• Led engineering programs where certification, quality, and speed intersect
• Expertise in cabin materials, bio-based materials meeting aviation regs
• Strengths: prototype-to-scale, Tier-1/ OEM networks, pilot programs

Robotics/Autonomy in Regulated Environments

• VP Engineering in next-gen aerospace; NATO program exposure
• Strengths: digital twin architectures, safety-critical integration, pilot structuring
• Domains: Autonomous systems, defence, industrial AI

Defence-Sector Officer + Strategy/M&A (Nordics)

• Ex-naval officer; studies in military strategy/intelligence; defence-sector M&A
• Strengths: Nordic/EU defence ecosystem, growth/expansion strategy, legal/econ

Industrial Procurement & Aerospace Supply

• 35+ yrs industrials; aerospace/automotive/steel procurement leadership
• Strengths: supply chain, sourcing, cost-down, OEM/Tier-1 negotiations

Boardio Ecosystem Lead: Jan Vincent Jordan

Boardio’s Circular advisors come from backgrounds in sustainability, recycling, materials innovation, and circular business models, combining corporate, entrepreneurial, and policy experience. Their collective track record includes work with Schneider Electric, SGS, TÜV Rheinland, Vattenfall, and Cleantech Invest (Eagle Filters Group), as well as hands-on roles in industrial process optimization, ESG reporting, and impact investment.

Many have led or advised projects in waste-to-value, renewable materials, and resource efficiency, helping companies integrate sustainability into product design and supply chains. Others bring financing and commercialization expertise, guiding circular economy startups in securing growth funding, partnerships, and access to industrial clients.

These advisors enable companies to move from sustainability vision to execution — creating measurable impact while scaling economically viable circular models across Europe and beyond.

Biomaterials & Circular Textiles Commercial Leader

• 20+ yrs in biobased materials, leather alternatives, and textile circularity
• GTM, key accounts, and B2B scaling for biomaterials/biofabrics
• Advises startups on commercialization and fundraising

Supply Chain & Packaging Circularity Operator

• Global GTM, logistics, and distribution expertise
• Worked with FMCG leaders and circular beverage-packaging startups
• Designs scalable supply models for reuse/return systems

EU Green Finance & Industrial Decarbonization Navigator

• Board-level experience in MDBs (EU climate policy, CCS/CCU, green funding)
• Builds bridges between tech providers, policymakers, and financiers
• Positions scale-ups for grants, blended finance, and strategic partnerships

Smart Manufacturing & Circular Startup Builder (Board-Level)

• 30+ yrs leadership across industry; co-founded circular/e-mobility ventures
• Industry 4.0 programs: quality, energy, maintenance integration
• Strategy and operational excellence for circular scale-up

Chemicals Circularity & Advanced Materials Strategist (DACH/EU)

• 20+ yrs chemicals B2B; led circular programs at top consultancy
• Advises C-suites on GTM, transformation, and partnerships
• Board roles in climate-tech and materials, EU market access

Corporate Sustainability & CCUS Practitioner (EU/JP)

• Corporate sustainability with CCUS and circular economy focus
• Net-zero roadmaps and cross-border deployment experience
• Supports EU market re-entry and partnerships

Growth Advisor with Circular Economy Portfolio Experience (US/EU)

• Board/operator background across sustainability businesses
• Hands-on with circular economy ventures and scaling
• Supports leadership, GTM, and investor narrative

ESG & Circularity Implementation Leader (GHG/Plastics/Reporting)

• Leads GHG assessment, ESG ratings, and circular metrics
• Bid/tender, contracts, and program delivery at scale
• Designs KPI frameworks for circular business models

Circular Economy Board Governance & Scaling Advisor (EU)

• Governance/risk executive with circular startup mentoring
• AI/ESG background; waste-to-energy and materials ties
• Balances rapid growth with robust controls

Fundraising & Circular Venture Finance Connector (EU/US)

• Family office/VC access; circular IPO experience
• Seed-to-growth investor mapping and outreach
• Supports capital strategy and partnerships

CCU/CO₂-to-CO Commercialization & Partnerships Leader (Energy/Chemicals)

• 25+ yrs at energy majors; fuels/chemicals market knowledge
• Scales pilot-to-plant; offtake and commercialization
• Global network for industrial decarbonization projects

Private Equity & Circular Industry Investor (Energy/Smart Grids/E-Mobility)

• 25+ yrs PE; scaled high-tech industrial companies
• Invested in multiple circular economy plays
• Opens strategic partnerships and M&A pathways

Sustainability Risk & Circular ROI Strategist (ROSI Method)

• 20 yrs integrating circularity into core strategy
• Turns sustainability into measurable financial outcomes
• Regulatory navigation and resilience building

Food & Feed Circular Systems Executive (Global Networks)

• 25+ yrs leadership in food/feed; large-scale alliances
• Startup advisor; WFP innovation ecosystem
• Access to CPG/feed majors and impact investors

Circular Business Lead & Waste Management Scale-Up Advisor (Nordics/EU)

• Decade+ in circular economy and sustainability
• Leads sustainable business programs; strong EU network
• Supports market entry and partnerships in waste valorization

Ocean-Bound Plastics & Recycling Program Advisor

• Experience in plastic-waste interception and recycling
• Designs community-to-supply chain initiatives
• Supports certifications and brand partnerships

Chemicals & CO₂ Capture Commercialization Connector (EU Sites)

• Chemical engineering background; hydrogen/CO₂ capture
• Links startups to chemical clusters and infra operators
• Guides legally sound scale-up and site setup

SaaS & Circular Scale-Up Product/Tech Advisor (B2B Platforms)

• Advises circular scale-ups; invests in cleantech
• Shapes product vision, roadmap, and architecture
• Builds scalable, investor-ready SaaS models

D2C Circular Brand Growth Operator (US/EU)

• Scaled D2C circular brands in beauty/food
• US market entry and partnerships
• Data-driven GTM and community growth

City-Level Circular Ecosystem & Innovation Promoter (EU)

• Built startup hubs and circular programs with public-private partners
• Experience in branding, attraction, and ecosystem growth
• Opens doors to municipalities and civic buyers

Traceability & Circular Data Enabler (Laser/Marking Tech)

• Applies marking/ID for reuse, repair, and returns
• Food & beverage industry network for pilots
• Closes data gaps across product lifecycles

Recommerce & Telco Circularity Board Advisor (UK Market)

• Board/NED at recommerce “circularity-as-a-service” company
• Telco partnerships; SaaS transition and revenue mix
• Accelerates UK go-to-market and channel deals

Boardio’s Cleantech advisors are impact-driven leaders from the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors, combining entrepreneurial and investment experience across organizations such as Vattenfall, Schneider Electric, TÜV Rheinland, SGS, Lehto Group, and Eagle Filters Group.

Their track record covers renewable energy, BESS (battery energy storage systems), distributed energy infrastructure, project finance, and ESG-driven innovation. Many have raised capital for cleantech ventures, structured project financing, or guided international growth for sustainability-focused startups.

Several have founded or advised funds, accelerators, and infrastructure platforms in the Nordics, DACH, and the Baltics, bringing hands-on experience in fundraising, non-dilutive funding, and cross-border commercialization. They help companies scale climate and energy technologies faster—connecting innovation to capital, policy, and industrial partners.

Industrial Innovation & Global Commercialization

• 20+ years in scaling industrial deep-tech and innovation globally
• Former strategy partner advising governments and multinationals
• Expert in commercialization, B2B licensing, and ecosystem building
• Supports startups in raising equity, grants, and strategic capital

Global Industrial & Cleantech Expansion

• Specialist in taking breakthrough industrial tech to global markets
• Proven track record in cross-border partnerships and licensing
• Access to global investor and corporate VC networks
• Focus on cleantech, industrial innovation, and advanced manufacturing

Funding & Investor Relations

• Secured €20M+ in equity and non-dilutive capital for deep-tech ventures
• Strong global investor network across EU, US, and Asia
• Expert in valuation strategy, growth capital, and investor storytelling

Corporate Sustainability & Sales Leadership

• Senior executive with 20+ years leading sustainability and tech transformations
• Global P&L leadership (€400M), scaling sales teams across continents
• Deep experience with ESG-driven innovation and corporate partnerships

Energy Storage & Infrastructure Financing

• Founder and CEO roles in battery energy storage and energy asset finance
• Structured investment vehicles for distributed energy projects
• Strong connections with infrastructure funds and project developers
• Advisor to EU on energy and climate finance initiatives

Cleantech Venture Development & Early-Stage Investing

• Two decades of experience in cleantech venture creation and fundraising
• Built and listed early-stage investment companies in the Nordics
• Mentor for accelerators and expert evaluator for EU innovation programs

Global ESG & Dual-Use Technology Advisor

• Board-level advisor across aerospace, ESG, cleantech, and industrial tech
• INSEAD-certified director in sustainability and risk & compliance
• Strong B2B network in corporates, startups, and government ecosystems

Baltic & Nordic Startup Ecosystem Connector

• Active mentor and investor in cleantech and health startups in Baltics
• Deep ties with Nordic innovation and startup ecosystems
• Focus on cross-border funding and market access initiatives

Impact Investment & Renewable Energy Finance

• Experience launching and funding renewable energy startups and IPOs
• Strong relationships with impact and sustainability-focused investors

Digital Services & Circular Innovation

• Advises SaaS startups on scalable product and go-to-market strategy
• Experience across cloud architecture, B2B platforms, and sustainability tech
• Invested in several circular economy and cleantech ventures

Cleantech Entrepreneurship & Startup Mentorship

• Founder and CEO of successful cleantech startups with international exits
• Mentor for impact-driven startups through leading business networks
• Active across ESG and sustainability investor communities

Public Sector & Water Technology

• Background in finance and leadership with strong public sector insight
• Advises on municipal and infrastructure adoption of cleantech solutions

Renewable Energy & Cleantech Investing

• Cleantech investor with experience in wind, water, and energy storage
• Active in Nordic renewable and sustainability ventures

International Go-to-Market & Commercial Growth

• Advisor with multi-industry experience in building international operations
• Focus on commercialization, product strategy, and funding readiness

AI & Smart Energy Innovation

• Former CEO in SaaS and media with experience in smart energy ventures
• Founded and sold cleantech company to a leading European energy group

Boardio’s DefTech advisors bring deep operational, industrial, and strategic experience from across the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. Their backgrounds include leadership or consulting roles with organizations such as Airbus, EADS, BAE Systems, Nammo, Saab, Fujitsu, Lockheed Martin, and the Finnish Defence Forces, as well as defence ministries, NATO programs, and EU innovation initiatives.

They represent a mix of former officers, industry executives, M&A and legal advisors, and technology strategists with first-hand knowledge of procurement, offset, and government-to-government contracting. Many have guided companies through dual-use technology commercialization, compliance, and cross-border market entry, and are active mentors in NATO DIANA and EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) programs.

These advisors help founders navigate the complex defence ecosystem—bridging innovation, regulation, and institutional partnerships to accelerate growth in security, autonomous systems, and dual-use technology.

Autonomous Systems & Digital Twins (Board Advisor)

• Leads product/engineering at safety–critical edge of autonomy
• Hands-on with digital twins, AI workflows, system architectures
• Deep Tier-1 network in defence/aerospace/RF/sensors/manufacturing

Deep-Tech GTM & Industrial B2B

• Commercialization of robotics/automation/AI in enterprise & public sector
• Global C-suite network across energy, infra, and defence
• Pilot design, strategic accounts, EU expansion

Defence M&A, Strategy & Legal (Nordics/EU)

• Senior M&A Advisor at MCF Corporate Finance; 100+ transactions
• Business lawyer & economist; serial entrepreneur & investor
• Specialized processes for Aerospace/Defence/Gov services

US Investor & Media Access

• Runs NY tech events with top law firms; 80+ US VC relationships
• Focus on AI; strong Wall Street & media ties (WSJ/NYT)
• VC/angel access for dual-use ventures

Scale-Up Ops & Industrial SaaS (Aero/Defence)

• VP Engineering in next-gen aerospace; UAVs & AI advisory
• Pilot structuring, certification pathways, manufacturing digitization
• Investor due diligence support for deep-tech

AI/IoT to Revenue at Scale

• Ex-Microsoft/Philips/Qualcomm; shipped first GPT-4 product to millions
• Board-level AI risk & security frameworks for safety-critical buyers
• RaaS pricing & ecosystem/channel design for industrial robotics

VC & Dual-Use Commercialization (EU/US)

• €100M+ raised; board member in 10+ companies
• Energy, industrial robotics, defence analytics, Web3 supply chains
• GTM, ARR scaling, governance & fundraising leadership

Nordic Defence Operations & Industrialization (Global)

• 30 yrs in military industry; factory leadership & lifecycle support
• Offsets, tech transfer, complex procurement (G2G, public)
• Market entry & growth across Nordics, EU, MEA, Asia

Listed Board Veteran (Energy/Retail/Finance) with Defence Focus

• Strategy, M&A, bond financing; innovation & leadership
• Advocates defence consolidation & international partnerships

ESG, Telecom (RF/IoT) & Defence Programs (India/EU)

• 34 yrs C-level across defence/telecom/IT; bids, RFPs, contracts
• Carbon accounting & sustainability reporting in regulated sectors

Defence GTM & Exit Execution

• Scaled B2B SaaS & defence to £37M revenue, led US expansion
• Investor network, board-level fundraising & operating model design

National Security Strategist & Professor

• Digitalization impact on mission outcomes; Finland/UK/EU/US focus
• Boards in security sector; Go-to-market & policy insight

Multi-Industry CEO/MD/CFO; Defence & Secure Comms Ops (Nordics/UK)

• Military service (Army Ranger, UNPROFOR/IFOR); CPO certified
• Advises defence, cybersecurity, fundraising & strategy

Ammunition & Metals Manufacturing (Global BD/CEO/Board)

• Led sales for small-calibre ammo & powders
• CEO/Board roles in naval gun & metallic components manufacturing

EDF Expert & Evaluator (EU Defence Fund)

• Info superiority, cyber/space, energy resilience, force protection
• Disruptive tech, open calls, ethics, and project finance

Asia Gov/VC Access & China SOE Channels

• Links to 96 C-SOEs (USD 30T assets); defence/security/cyber networks
• Supply chain, SGS QC, and financing facilitation

Nordic Defence Leadership → Full-Time Board Advisor

• Deep Nordic/EU defence market expertise
• Go-to-market & commercialization for comms and ISR

Optics/LE Solutions BD (Nordics/ME/APAC)

• Field testing & integration for sniper team systems
• Market studies & Nordic expansion playbooks

NATO DIANA Mentor; Med/Bio/AI to Dual-Use

• Business plans, fundraising, roadmaps for high-potential startups
• Lean/DBS operator; MassChallenge/WILCO/DOT mentor

Ex-Airbus/EADS Global Strategy & BD (50 countries) — Dual-Use/ESG Focus

• EU/NATO/Defence OEM networks; certified EUDIS coach
• B2G/B2B sales, MOUs, accelerators; board/NED experience

IPO-Proven IT/Services Operator (Europe/US/Asia)

• Scaled from 5 → 1,200 FTE; BPaaS builds for Nokia, Microsoft, Amex, Saab
• Chairman: 5× Gazelle fastest-growing award; $100M+ revenue

Gov/NGO/Enterprise Access

• LBS Founders & Investors Club director
• Introductions & pilots with major institutional buyers

Defence Marketing & Growth Strategy

• International B2B marketing buyer POV; M&A brand/culture playbooks
• Supports Nordic/EU expansion and GTM

National Security/Defence Operator & Board Leader (Global Strategies Group)

• Scaled start-up → $600M revenue in 6 years via organic + M&A
• Telco/cybersecurity/defence executive & NED roles

Global HR & Org Design for Defence/Tech (FTSE/PE)

• OD culture change, intl expansion, performance & cost programs
• Board-level HR strategy aligned to growth

Middle East Defence/Aero Legal

• Gov & SOE negotiation; procurement & compliance

UAV & Defence HW/SW Advisor (EU/UK)

• Hardware/Software commercialization; certification pathways

Army Officer → Banking COO → Defence/Tech Investor (Operator/Advisor)

• Security, operations, early-stage scaling

Swedish Armed Forces & Supply Chain Leader (Global Ops)

• Strategic/operational advisory; UN/NATO collaboration
• Stakeholder consensus & large-scale programme leadership

Defence Events & Partnerships (30–40 Intl. Conferences/yr)

• Community building; prior healthcare/tyre industries & sports governance

Finnish Defence Forces Advisor (IT/Software Entrepreneur)

• Works with FDF & NATO acquisition processes
• Background in entrepreneurship & software

Boardio’s FinTech advisors bring decades of experience in financial services, payments, banking, and venture investing, having worked with or advised organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Macquarie, UBS, SEB, Visa, and Mastercard, as well as numerous growth-stage startups in digital finance, blockchain, and AI-driven analytics.

Their collective expertise spans fundraising, regulatory strategy, product innovation, and B2B sales across financial institutions and technology providers. Many have driven digital transformation and new market entry projects for both incumbent banks and challenger fintechs.

These advisors help founders navigate complex ecosystems involving investors, regulators, and enterprise clients—supporting growth in areas such as capital raising, compliance, embedded finance, and cross-border scaling.

Banking/Insurance C-Suite & VC Portfolio Leader (PhD CS)

• 10+ yrs C-level in banking/insurance; INED board roles
• Oversaw Allianz US VC portfolio; fintech & biotech exposure
• Capital raising and secondary market access

Cross-Border GTM & Partnerships Operator (UK–Nordics–EU)

• C-level networks in London/Paris/Nordics; enterprise sales
• Accelerates client acquisition and funding conversations
• Flexible retainer + success-based model

Venture Builder for Fintech

• Founded/financed multiple fintechs; Core Angels VC advisor
• Investor access: VCs, family offices, strategics (EU)
• SaaS/AI/fintech scale-up playbooks

Payments & Capital Markets Strategy

• Head of Corporate Planning; portfolio & capital allocation
• Fintech operating experience in payments
• Board governance and performance management

Fintech/Product Strategy & M&A Integrator

• Launched cloud-native SaaS banking; post-merger integrations
• AI/fintech thought leader; NACD certified
• Cross-border deals, regulatory & legal ops

Fintech Legal & UK Market Entry

• Corporate/commercial & M&A; offshore structures
• UK legal sector network; board experience
• Supports internationalisation & contracting

Listed Fintech Audit Chair & PE-Backed Scale-Up CFO (EMEA)

• Board Director/Audit Chair at Frankfurt-listed fintech
• Led multi-country M&A and integrations
• Governance, risk & compliance for regulated SaaS

Fintech COO & SaaS Scale-Up Advisor (Ex-Gartner consultant)

• Strategy, org design, GTM; startup→scale-up
• International expansion and leadership advisory
• Experience in digital learning enablement

Fundraising Partner for Tech (>$58M raised; EU/UK/US coverage)

• Biotech/fintech/SaaS/AI rounds from pre-seed to Series B
• Deep VC/family office/PE network
• Investor materials & process management

CBDC & Blockchain Program Seller (R3 Corda/Azure pilot with Central Bank)

• Sold/implemented cloud, analytics, and fintech platforms
• Scaled ops across 14 countries; GTM & partnerships
• Nordics/DACH/BeNeLux enterprise access

Payments & Investor Narrative Operator (Visa alumnus)

• Scaled solutions in payments/fintech with leadership teams
• Angel/family office relationships; fundraising support
• Bridges product strategy and investor relations

Financial Regulation & Policy (ECB/EBA/BaFin engagement)

• 16+ yrs leadership in finance/fintech across EMEA
• Business development & strategic partnerships
• Deals, negotiations, and regulatory advisory

Nordic Banking Product Builder & Fintech Mentor

• 6+ yrs digital services in cooperative banking
• Consumer lending & cards; strong Nordic network
• Mentor at Tenity (SIX Group) accelerator

Fintech/Web3 Scale-Up Board Leader & Media Spokesperson (UK/EU)

• Built territories & teams; 20x growth; Series raises
• Crypto, platforms, SaaS; regulator engagement
• Keynote speaker (Money20/20, IFGS, PBW)

Serial Fintech Founder & Fundraiser (£100M+ raised; UK/US network)

• Payments & crypto on/off-ramp; licensing support
• Advisor/NED; ops and capital strategy
• Angel/VC access across UK & US

GRC & Crypto Policy Advisor

• Board Chair for blockchain impact platform
• EU/UK working groups on blockchain regulation
• Cross-border risk & compliance frameworks

Digital Transformation Exec (CFO/CDO/CIO) & Bank Licensing (UK/EU)

• Reduced IT costs 25–50%; led agile at scale
• Obtained bank license; committee leadership
• Advises fintechs on ops, risk, and scaling

External CFO for Startups (25+ mandates; Fintech included)

• SaaS reporting + strategic finance (fractional CFO)
• CIA risk professional; fundraising readiness
• Finance ops and KPI discipline for scale-ups

Nordic Consumer Lending & Credit Veteran

• CEO/Country Manager roles across Nordics & CEE
• Strong networks in unsecured online lending & niche banks
• M&A origination with PE/banks across Nordics/Baltics

Angel/Advisor & Fintech Founder  – GTM & Fundraising (FI/US)

• Led strategic change at Nokia, Sanoma, OP
• Early-stage concepting, sales & market validation
• FI angel community links (FiBAN)

FMIs & Market Infrastructure Strategist (Payments & Capital Markets)

• 30+ yrs shaping fintech strategy and product
• Global payments & post-trade leadership
• Advises on digital transformation & innovation

Enterprise Fintech Expansion Lead (IBM alumnus; GTM & Ops at scale)

• Built sales/marketing orgs; global execution
• Deep tech understanding; fintech commercialization
• Board-level growth and investment decisions

Open Banking/Open Finance Fundraising Advisor (Global LP/VC Network)

• Investor materials & pitch readiness
• Introductions across EU/Asia/US capital
• Data-driven platform growth (fin/health)

Boardio Ecosystem lead: Jan De Clippeleer

Boardio’s HealthTech advisors come from senior roles across leading global healthcare, medtech, and digital health organizations. Their backgrounds span companies such as Pfizer, Roche, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, Bayer, and GE Healthcare, as well as fast-growth startups in diagnostics, wellness, and AI-driven health platforms.

Collectively, they bring expertise in commercialization, clinical validation, regulatory strategy, fundraising, and partnerships—helping startups and scaleups bridge the gap between innovation and adoption in complex healthcare markets. Many have led market entry projects, digital transformation programs, or investment activities across Europe, the US, and Asia, giving founders direct access to decision networks in hospitals, pharma, and healthcare investors.

These advisors support companies in navigating compliance, reimbursement, go-to-market, and funding challenges, ensuring that breakthrough health technologies reach patients and partners faster.

Global Medtech Business Development Leader

• 20+ yrs BD; last 4 yrs in medical & digital health
• GTM, clinical integration, EU expansion
• Partnerships & reimbursement strategy

Digital Health & Medical Device Specialist

• MDR/IVDR, clinical validation, market access
• B2B & hospital partnerships across EU
• Pan-European rollout experience

Healthcare Workforce Transformation Expert

• Public healthcare change & staff retention
• Reduces admin burden; measurable outcomes
• Strategy for EU systems and providers

Healthcare Operations & Compliance Strategist

• Risk/compliance leadership in healthtech & payers
• Procurement, trust, and adoption in hospitals
• Workforce retention & cost-efficiency

Digital Health Commercialization & Market Access Leader

• Pharma innovation & AI platform commercialization
• Reimbursement strategy; clinical workflow integration
• EU payer & provider networks

Regulatory & Scale-Up Advisor for MedTech Startups

• ISO 13485 QMS; CE-marking and compliance
• Operations + regulatory scale-up for startups
• Nordics/EU go-to-market execution

Public Health Expansion Strategist (Africa Focus)

• Built digital health solutions for access & adoption
• Finance & growth strategy for emerging markets
• Partnerships with clinics, hospitals, agencies

HealthTech Market Access & Finance Advisor

• Biotech/public health commercialization
• Regulatory navigation across EU/Asia/Africa
• Fundraising & stakeholder engagement

Health Data & Imaging AI Specialist

• Biomarkers, clinical data, imaging algorithms
• Python/ML; from research to productization
• Translates technical value to investors

HealthTech Marketing & Growth Executive

• Scaled digital health SaaS to $50M+ ARR
• Product, marketing, and sales leadership
• US/EU growth in regulated environments

MedTech & Growth-Phase Board Advisor

• Advises CEOs/boards through funding inflection points
• Investor readiness & commercialization
• EU programs mentor for scaling companies

HealthTech Policy & Governance Advisor

• National-level advisory on healthtech & AI
• Governance and implementation frameworks
• Bridges startups and public sector

Nordic HealthTech Board Professional

• Board roles in healthtech & consulting
• Systematic board work; growth stewardship
• Strong Nordic ecosystem network

HealthTech Investor & Serial Entrepreneur

• Founder, mentor, advisor, and investor since 2006
• Focus on early-stage and growth ventures
• Active across European ecosystems

UK HealthTech & Market Access Expert

• Deep NHS & private sector know-how
• 10k+ UK healthcare stakeholder network
• KOL engagement & market entry

Public Health Software CEO (Germany)

• Decades building solutions for public health departments
• Administration, workflows, and compliance
• Extensive network in German public healthcare

International Digital Health & Venture Advisor

• 18+ yrs scaling digital/healthtech ventures
• GTM, venture architecture, early-stage ops
• Strong India/US/EU talent & partner access

Diagnostics Advisor & Investor Network Connector

• Advisory board in cardiac diagnostics
• Global network of private/institutional investors
• Serial tech entrepreneur experience

China Market Entry (HealthTech Focus)

• Helped startups enter China healthtech markets
• Cross-border commercialization & partnerships
• Experience across regulated public sectors

Digital Health Founder & Marketing Lead

• Built at-home testing & neuro-wellness products
• Hands-on product-market fit and GTM
• Familiar with CE/IVD registration realities

Boardio’s PropTech advisors combine real estate, construction, and technology expertise from leading organizations such as Arup, Macquarie, Schneider Electric, EVANA, Carl Zeiss, and Patrizia. Many have also built or advised successful PropTech and real asset startups across Europe.

Their collective experience spans investment banking, real estate finance, digitalization of property operations, and AI-driven asset management. Several have held senior roles in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable building design, leading large-scale development and land-use projects for both public and private clients.

These advisors help companies entering the property, smart building, and infrastructure markets by opening doors to investors, property owners, and industry partners. They bring concrete expertise in B2B sales, cross-border expansion, fundraising, and go-to-market strategy, connecting founders with the key players that shape the future of real estate technology.

Real Estate Investment & Cross-Border M&A Expert

• 20+ yrs in real estate finance and investment banking
• Executed deals across elderly care, student housing, proptech
• Deep understanding of emerging asset classes and digital co-living

AI-Driven Real Estate & Venture Investor

• Investor/advisor in 4 early-stage startups in AI & real estate
• Recognized young leader; strong network in EU proptech/impact VC

PropTech Founder & Advisor

• Founder of award-winning PropTech platform for real estate offers
• Lecturer at TU Dublin; MassChallenge mentor; Legal & Tenancies Board member
• Thought leader in real estate innovation and digital housing solutions

Architecture, Sustainability & AI Planning Director

• 30+ yrs in land-use, architecture & sustainable design
• Directed large-scale city and infrastructure projects (Amazon, Meta, Pfizer)
• Advises on climate tech and proptech integration with AI/ML expertise

PropTech Ecosystem CFO & Strategy Leader

• 30+ yrs in finance and investor relations; EU & US network
• Head of Strategy at alternative property lending platform

Boardio PropTech Industry Leader Candidate (EU)

• Led multiple PropTech startups; deep European real estate network
• Experienced in AI, product development, and industry partnerships
• Strategic leadership and hands-on industry scaling experience

PropTech, Construction & Real Estate Consultant (Architecture/IT/Finance)

• Architecture background with IT and finance specialization
• Advisor to construction & PropTech firms in international markets
• Strong connections across DLT and built environment tech

Real Estate Finance & SaaS Sales Specialist (DACH)

• 20+ yrs in real estate funding and SaaS sales (Microsoft/Azure ecosystem)
• Advises startups on financial structuring and client communication
• Hands-on expertise in CRM, outbound prospecting, and market segmentation

PropTech & IoT Connectivity Advisor (Wireless / Proptivity / Radtonics)

• 30+ yrs in wireless and IoT networks for real estate
• Advisor (neutral-host indoor 5G networks for property owners)
• Extensive European IoT/telecom relationships; proptech commercialization

Strategic Advisor for Real Estate & FinTech Startups (Austria / DACH)

• Advises startups in strategic consulting and product development
• Focus on business development and market entry in Austria
• Experienced in finance-tech convergence and cross-sector scaling

Design, Construction & Real Estate Angel

• Founder/exited multiple firms in construction & property services
• 17 yrs teaching and advising at Business School EMBA
• Active angel investor in PropTech ventures

Tech & Real Estate Market Entry Specialist (UK Expansion / Telco & PropTech)

• Former MD of France Telecom ISP; extensive UK tech sales background
• Helped Nordic PropTech firm enter UK; strong corporate network
• Expert in positioning and partnership-building for real estate tech

Technology & PropTech Founder / Investor (AI, EV, Waste-to-Energy)

• Background in startups, business development, and AI-driven innovation
• Advises on monetization, scale-up funding, and strategy execution
• Experience in PropTech, energy tech, and sustainable ventures