Jean Claude Donato

Jean Claude Donato is a Partner and Managing Director at Nikaia Ventures, a tech growth strategy consulting firm based in Singapore.12 With over 20 years of experience in technology, startups, and tech fundraising, Donato is a seasoned professional in the industry.15

Professional Background

Donato's career spans various roles in the technology sector:

• Current Role: Partner at Nikaia Ventures, focusing on tech growth strategy consulting24
• Previous Positions:
  • Director at eBay3
  • Senior executive at TripAdvisor (Expedia Inc)5

Expertise and Focus

Jean Claude Donato specializes in:

• Technology sector consulting
• Mid-to-late stage startup growth (Series B to IPO)1
• Tech fundraising and investment5

Achievements

Under Donato's leadership, Nikaia Ventures has:

• Completed over 30 successful projects in 6 years1
• Established coverage in 6 countries1
• Become one of the most active tech growth strategy consultants in South-East Asia1

Approach and Philosophy

As an entrepreneur himself, Donato emphasizes:

• Respect and empathy for founders and clients
• Viewing consultancy as an ongoing partnership rather than a one-off transaction1
• Mentoring and advising technology startups5

Jean Claude Donato's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "jeanclaudedonato", confirming his role and location in Singapore.2