Team 2024-2025
Spark Lund is a free student-to-student entrepreneurial coaching service for anyone enrolled at Lund University. Every year, students from the M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program can volunteer to be coaches or business developers for Spark Lund. So, let’s meet the team…
Meet our coaches!
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Antonio Divković
Coach
BSc in Business and Economics at Lund University
About: Self taught programmer and economist with a passion for building innovative technical consumer products.
English, Swedish, and Croatian
Speciality/expertise: Anything tech related but I'm willing to help with other types of ideas/products since I think it would be a fun challenge to try to help in a topic I'm not super well-versed in.
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Arvin Esmaeili
Coach & Partnership Head
Bachelor in Business Management & Politics - Oxford Brookes University
Outgoing Swedish / Iranian 27 year old who grew up in Singapore. I have worked within the tech industry for the past 4 years. Before that I had a career as a racing driver, most recently competing in the British F3 Championship.
Swedish and English
Speciality/expertise: Leadership, people management, strategy, and critical thinking. -
Aubrey Quinney
Coach
BA in Political Science and History at McGill University, Canada
For years I was in the space of international relations in North America, after my BA I moved to London to work for an executive coach and boutique consulting firm which introduced me to entrepreneurship and we scaled the revenue to 3M in my last year with the team, I started to see the first phase of software development (Saas) but left for the MA before this took off.
English and French
Speciality/expertise: Digital marketing for digital products, lead generation and qualification.
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Beza Tsegaye Berhe
Coach
BSc in Software Engineering
I'm from Ethiopia with plenty of experience in software development and product management. I love problem solving, and entrepreneurship focused on impact.
English and Amharic (Ethiopia)
Speciality/expertise: Software Development, Product Management, and Data Analysis.
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Fei Duindam
Coach
BBA focus on Hotel- and hospitality management
Hi, I'm Fei and I have experience in developing workplace concepts, facilitating workshops, operating restaurants and hotels. I've got an additional passion for gastronomy and I am here to stretch your ideas.
Languages & nationalities:
Dutch and English
Speciality/expertise: Concept development, hospitality, and strategic thinking.
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Fleur Meuleman
Coach
Marketing & business
I am from the Netherlands with some years of experience in marketing and branding for both a start-up and a mid-sized company. I always LOVE out-of-the-box and creative thinking and encourage challenging the status-quo.
Dutch and English
Speciality/expertise:
Data analysis, strategy creation, creative thinking, and personal interest in psychology (self-taught).
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Gustav Lingevik
CEO Deputy & Coach
BSc in Service Management & MSc in International Marketing and Brand Management
A kind soul born and raised in Stockholm with roots in Skåne. 27 years old with a passion for living life to the fullest and sees the impossible as just another fun challenge to overcome.
Swedish and English
Speciality/expertise: Experience in entrepreneurship, coaching, team leading and business advising. Consumerism, trends and sales.
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Inês Martins
Coach
BSc in Communication Design (Universidade Lusófona), Udemy Course in UI & UX DesignPortuguese, with a passion for creative storytelling and design that drives impactful change, my journey has taken me from building brands to guiding aspiring entrepreneurs in bringing their unique visions to life.
English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Speciality/expertise: Specialized in brand identity, creative strategy, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, with a focus on visual communication and innovative problem-solving.
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Irina Martin
Coach
MSs in Social Scientific Data Analysis
From Romania, and have been a student in Lund for too long. Passionate about data analysis, behavioral science and managing projects. I have experience in different fields from marketing, event management, data analysis, fashion retail, sustainable businesses and customer success.
Romanian, English, and Swedish
Speciality/expertise: Strategy, project management, research/data analysis, and sustainability.
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Jemma Greenhalgh
Coach & Events Deputy
Psychology & neuroscience of Mental Health King's College London. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualified.
I'm half English, half New Zealander & a wannabe latino. I have combined freelance roles in tourism, teaching and design with ongoing study while traveling the world. I love creating fun, meaningful experiences, bringing people together, responsible travel and tech for good.
English, Spanish
Speciality/expertise: Experienced in the fields of Travel & Tourism, Education, Design & Psychology.
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Jurgen de Beer
Coach
BBA Hotel Management
Great interest for international connections and relationships, mainly focused on hospitality and operational.
English & Dutch
Speciality/expertise: Mentor for previous operational interns. 3+ years of experience in project leadership.
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Justus Willebrand
Coach & Operations Deputy
M.Sc. Industrial Analytics (Uppsala University, Sweden), B.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany).
I am a 26-year-old German tech enthusiast with an engineering and computer science background, passionate about new technologies, AI and physical product innovation. I bring experience from working at both the corporate level and a hyperscaling startup.
English and German
Speciality/expertise: Technology, IT, XR, Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 ideas and product development.
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Katja Mader
Coach
BA Export oriented Management & worked at a StartUp in Germany
Hej, I'm from Austria and my main interests/expertise are FDI, Export & Import, Opening up a business abroad - these were also my specialisations during my Bachelor. Otherwise I'm very outgoing, love to hear about new ideas and to come up with innovative ideas on how to make it work.
Austrian - German, English, French, and a bit of Swedish
Speciality/expertise: Customer Relations, Budget, Project Management
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Kheyali Majumdar
Coach
Bachelor of Architecture, LEED GA
With around a decade of corporate and startup experience across four countries, I'm here to help you navigate professional growth and change. I bring lessons from my journey to guide and support yours.
Indian - English, Hindi, Bengali, and a bit of Swedish
Speciality/expertise: Design thinking, Project Management, User experience, Sustainability, and Pitching/Presenting.
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Jasy Leong
Coach
Bachelor in Accounting
Malaysian Chinese, have a few years of experience in finance roles, helped my brother setting up his logistic business, happy to share what I'd learned.
Mandarin, English, Cantonese, and Malay
Speciality/expertise: Finance and accounting knowledge, trends and culture in Asia
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Veronica Lee
Coach
BA - Double Major in Media & Culture Studies and Translation
Originally from Hong Kong, and have lived in London and Stockholm for a few years. Extensive experience working in advertising & digital marketing in both MNCs and start ups.
Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, and English
Speciality/expertise: Digital media advertising, project management
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Marcel Cicak
Head of Coaching & Coach
B.A. International Business (University of Portsmouth, Great Britain), International Business Management (EDHEC Nice, France)
Originally born in Slovakia, lived in 7 countries, studied business but also into sciences, self-development with 3 years of experience in education management, 7 years in language coaching. Currently building my first Edtech start-up.
English, Slovak, Czech, Spanish, French, Italian, and a little Swedish
Speciality/expertise: Solopreneurship, coaching, mentoring, public speaking, business development, time management, self-development, and leadership.
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Marcel Sabotin
Coach & Partnerships Deputy
BSc in Business Administration (Specialization in Entrepreneurship)
I'm a 23-year-old student from Austria and Slovenia who has experience in business administration. In addition to being a municipal politician in Austria, I have experience in both management consulting and real estate development.
German, Slovenian, and English
Speciality/expertise: Public Speaking, Finance, Scenario Planning, and Project Management.
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Marek Mach
Coach
Entrepreneurship at VUT, Brno, ČR
When I was 14 I started developing an NGO in Slovakia aimed at fighting radicalization and desinformation. Now I am chairman of an NGO with the highest reach on social media in Slovakia and my work has been recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 list and the UNs SDG Award.
Slovak, Czech, English, Polish (B1), and German (A2)
Speciality/expertise: Social media, marketing, and new venture creation.
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Martin Nemeček
Coach
Marketing & Communication
Worked in VC, launched, grew or bankrupt multiple companies. No bs approach.
Slovak and English
Speciality/expertise: Startups, scaling, raising, launching, and rapid MVP development.
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Mei-Yu Chen
Coach
Sociology, Big data, programming
I'm from Taiwan and have lived in Sweden for 5 years. I like helping people who are willing to put their ideas into action :)
Taiwan Mandarin, English, Swedish, and Spanish
Speciality/expertise: I have experience in data analysis, web and software development.
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Primrose Phay The Chit
Coach
M.S. Management (Assumption University, Thailand), B.A. (Hons) Business and Management, University of Essex, UK
Hello. I'm Primrose, a Burmese 23 year old, raised in Singapore. I have experience in the education sector, both as a teacher and as an administrator. I also have much interest in technology, fashion, and sustainability.
English, Burmese (Myanmar), and Chinese
Speciality/expertise: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Administration, Education, and Ideation. -
Renate Meimere
Coach
BA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology - Communication design and media
I’m 30 years old, made in Latvia, currently living in Denmark, and studying in Sweden. I’ve turned my photography hobby into a full-time job, and now I'm ready to take on a new adventure in entrepreneurship.
Latvian and English
Speciality/expertise: Self-employment, photography, communication, social media, Wordpress, and Squarespace.
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Rosalie Crezee
Coach
BBA Hotel Management
25 year old from the Netherlands. Big passion for creating, guest and consumer experience and marketing.
Dutch and English
Speciality/expertise: Creative and out of the box thinking. Guest/consumer journey optimisation.
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Samjhana Subedi
Coach & Coaching Deputy
BBA: Bachelor in Business Administration
I have 8+ years of experience in leadership roles within the e-commerce sector in South Asia. My expertise spans startup dynamics, customer experience, customer service, business management, business planning, effective people and team management. I am passionate about exploring new opportunities in social entrepreneurship, empowering young minds, and mentorship.
English, Nepali, and Hindi
Speciality/expertise: Leadership, People Management, Startup Dynamics, Ecommerce, and User Experience.
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Sheldon Cooper
Coach & Events Deputy
Bsc Economics and Business Economics specializing in Emerging Markets (Maastricht University)
From Austria/South Africa, interested in fintech, tech, blockchain and how systems work and function. Worked in Event management, data analysis and digital systems. Try and combine my analytical and creative skills.
Austrian/South African - English, German, and a bit of Dutch
Speciality/expertise: Entrepreneurship, project management, events.
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Sophie van Wagtendonk
BBA Hospitality Management - Hotelschool The Hague
Hi! I'm Sophie, 27 years old and from The Netherlands. I've previously lived in London and Florence and have studied in Amsterdam and now in Lund. My main interests are around health, nutrition, sustainability - mostly anything food related really. I love meeting new people and find a lot of inspiration in seeing how people come up with creative ideas that are feasible, but most importantly, authentic to them.
Dutch and English
Speciality/expertise: Marketing, team dynamics, strategic management, food & beverage management, and concept development.
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Tim Jamboula
Head Operations Dept. & Coach
- Transportation Interior Design
- Innovation Management (Data Science)
Born in Togo, grew up in Germany, lived in 8 countries so far, thus a variety of experiences and backgrounds, with multiple founding experiences. I worked in startups and corporate. To help you succeed is my only objective, meaning I am radically honest.
German, English, French, and Ewe
Speciality/expertise: Venture Building, Product Management, Operations Management, Go-To-Market, Data Analysis, and Branding.
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Tobías van Oudheusden
Coach
Master’s in Product Development
23-year old guy born in The Netherlands, but living in Belgium. I have a big passion for sustainable product design and love creative problem-solving.
Dutch (Flemish), English, and a little French
Speciality/expertise: All stages of (physical) product development, and pitching/presenting.
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Tulus Imaro
Coach
Master's in Applied Earth Sciences
Indonesian, former international mobile oil and gas field engineer, published 3 scientific journals that were indexed in NASA database, and won a national scale tech hackathon program. Founded 2 tech startups in SaaS and Alternative Investment.
English and Indonesian
Speciality/expertise:
Product Management and Innovation
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Yaroslav Chekh
Coach
Bachelor in Crossmedia (Tallinn University)
Bachelor in Political Science (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)
24 y.o. from Ukraine. AI and tech enthusiast with experience in Sales and Product management in startups that develop AI-based products.
Ukrainian and English
Speciality/expertise: Sales, pitching, product Management, people management, customer success, and AI.
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Zoia Shtompel
Head Events Dept. & Coach
Bachelor of International Communication (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)
Hey! I’m a highly curious and always open to opportunities student from Ukraine. I’m passionate about communication and external relations with various stakeholders, as my experience comprises work in event and partnership management and copywriting. I love meeting people and organizing interesting stuff, as well as traveling our wonderful world).
Ukrainian and English
Speciality/expertise: External communication, customer relations, and event management.