Hi, I'm Ilias Louis Hatzis - Founder at Inkjin
I am fueled by the raw energy of building things from zero. I thrive in the chaos of early-stage ventures where my drive to solve complex problems finds its purpose alongside fellow innovators and dreamers.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Established a strong foundation in entrepreneurial leadership by founding Inkjin.
Actively leads the growth and strategic direction of the startup Inkjin to disrupt the industry.
Provides high-value mentorship to aspiring founders navigating the early-stage challenges of building a new company.
🚀 Career trajectory
The Pioneering Era
Launched initial startup ventures in 1990 during the dawn of the internet age.
✦ Founder
✦ Pioneer
Corporate Scaling Phase
Held key leadership positions at major entities like Google and JWT to master global scale.
✦ Corporate Leader
✦ Operations
Web3 & Marketplace Builder
Transitioned into deep-tech blockchain and current focus on Inkjin's infrastructure model.
✦ Web3 Innovator
✦ CEO
💪🏻 Superpowers
Digital Transformation Architect
Engineering industry-defining platforms
Architected scalable infrastructure across adtech and search markets.
Engineered the foundational stack for a global tattoo marketplace.
Leveraged decades of tech shifts to identify emerging industry gaps.
Startup Ecosystem Catalyst
Driving growth through mentorship and investment
Scaled startup ventures across diverse sectors including web3 and crypto.
Mentored founders through Techstars and MassChallenge programs.
Managed VC funds to support early-stage European innovation.
Strategic Market Disruptor
Applying disruptive methodologies to legacy industries
Implemented Harvard-backed disruptive strategy frameworks in real-time.
Launched three successful crypto entities within highly volatile sectors.
Synthesized complex digital strategies for international brand growth.
I'm excited about
Exploring strategic partnerships for international expansion in the tattoo sector.
Connecting with fellow founders to discuss the next generation of marketplace infrastructure.
Identifying collaborative opportunities within the intersection of web3 and real-world services.
I can help with
Providing deep-dive mentorship on scaling operations from early-stage to growth phase.
Sharing tactical advice on tokenomics and decentralized systems for startup founders.
Evaluating business models through the lens of proven disruptive strategy frameworks.
I would love your help on
Navigating regulatory challenges for platform-based digital marketplaces in Europe.
Learning from operators who have successfully built global dual-sided marketplaces.
Gaining insights into effective go-to-market strategies for niche service-based platforms.