Hi, I'm Elsa Said-Armanet - ODF7 (Founders) and ODA5 (Angels) Fellow at ODF
I thrive at the intersection of technology, global strategy, and transformative ventures. My passion lies in building bridges across markets and fostering innovation, turning complex challenges into scalable growth opportunities.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led Business Development and Partnerships for Stripe in EMEA.
Driving Partnerships and Ventures within the decentralized technology ecosystem at Kiln.
Can help others strategize global market entry and partnership development.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Engineering
Began career as a Software Engineer at Sony Mobile, building a strong technical understanding.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Mobile Communications
Strategic Business Development
Transitioned to Business Development and Partnerships at Stripe, focusing on EMEA markets.
✦ Business Development
✦ Strategic Partnerships
✦ EMEA
Venture & Protocol Focus
Currently driving Partnerships, Protocols, and Ventures at Kiln and participating in ODF.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Web3
✦ Startups
✦ Protocols
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Partnership Architect
Forging strategic alliances across international markets
✦ Secured key partnerships for leading tech companies.
✦ Navigated complex, multi-continental business landscapes.
✦ Leveraged linguistic and cultural fluency for deal success.
Venture Catalyst
Driving growth from seed to scale
✦ Mentored startups as a Seedcamp Mentor.
✦ Actively involved in early-stage ventures through ODF Fellowship.
✦ Identified and cultivated new business opportunities.
Tech & Business Acumen
Bridging engineering foundations with strategic business leadership
✦ Combined software engineering background with business development.
✦ Developed and executed go-to-market strategies.
✦ Applied strategic thinking to product development and marketing.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators in the decentralized technology space.
✦ Exploring new ventures and collaboration opportunities.
✦ Mentoring emerging founders and sharing strategic insights.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building and scaling strategic partnerships globally.
✦ Provide insights into go-to-market strategies for tech ventures.
✦ Offer guidance on navigating international business complexities.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising early-stage crypto and web3 projects.
✦ Connecting with legal experts in decentralized finance.
✦ Finding co-founders for new venture initiatives.