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.