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Cristian Dascalu
Partner GapMinder VC & Techcelerator | EIC Investment Jury | Google Mentor
Cristian Dascalu is a prominent figure in the Romanian and European startup ecosystem. He is a partner at GapMinder VC, a Romanian venture capital firm, where he focuses on B2B SaaS, automation, and Fintech investments since 2017.2 Dascalu is also a Board Member of the European Startup Network (ESN), representing Romania in this influential organization.36
Dascalu's entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he organized TEDxCluj.2 He has since founded or co-founded several significant projects and businesses aimed at developing tech startups and digital innovation, including:
- ClujHUB: Launched in 2012, it became the second-largest startup hub in Romania.1
- TechCelerator: A pre-seed and seed accelerator where he serves as co-founder and managing partner.2
- Romanian Tech Startups Association (ROTSA): He holds the position of Chairman.5
With a Master's degree in Economics specializing in Management & Marketing, Dascalu is known for his expertise in investment readiness, go-to-market strategies, management, and business development.1 His professional background includes experience with the European Innovation Council, Google, and other prominent organizations.4
Dascalu is recognized as a creative thinker, strategist, and passionate developer of communities in the innovation and digitalization areas.1 His work at GapMinder VC has led him to be the lead investor in several successful startups, including Cyscale, Soleadify, Ialoc, Flip, and others.2
His LinkedIn username is cristiandascalu, as mentioned in the query.

