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Ekaterina TsygankovaET

Ekaterina Tsygankova

Startup Manager / Innovation Consultant

€320/day
Viseu, PT
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Ekaterina

I craft brands through deep listening, emotional connection, and co-creation — each one uniquely shaped to fit the soul of the project.

Each project for me is a living, breathing story. I speak with you, study your vision, feel your rhythm — and then build a name, a message, a concept that’s truly yours. Not just pretty. Not just smart. But alive — with meaning, emotion, and direction.

I come from a background in management, branding, and startups. I’ve launched projects from zero, pitched on big stages, and built things that matter with tiny budgets and big hearts. I know how to shape something real when all you have is a spark.

If you’re searching for that spark — for the words, the visuals, the story that sets your idea on fire — I’m here.

Let’s build something unforgettable.
  • Russian

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Basic

  • Portuguese

    Conversational

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Viseu (up to 50km)

Experience

  • TIMEPLACEME, Inc.
    CEO / Founder
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2017 - Today (9 years and 5 months)
    Viseu, Portugal
    lead business design, product strategy, brand development, and communications for this mission-driven startup, addressing the problem of unused experiences through an app-based gifting model.
    Graduated from Founder Institute Nordic (Spring 2024), selected for AIRV Bootcamp, Road to Global Vienna, and South Summit Madrid.
    Built MVP (web + mobile app), defined product roadmap, user flow, branding, monetization, and partnerships.
    Integrated chatbot mascot Cris for UX enhancement.
    Attracted a pilot network of early users, event partners, and social impact collaborators.
    Start-up Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Vision-to-Reality Translator Strategic Empathy
  • Delta (Real Estate Developer)
    Deputy Director
    March 2011 - June 2017 (6 years and 3 months)
    Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
    Oversaw redevelopment of luxury townhouse village Villa Verde. Created and implemented infrastructure improvement plans and real estate marketing campaigns. Led customer consultations and represented the company at regional construction expos. Managed hiring and training of sales and support staff.
  • Epson Europe B.V.
    Regional Representative
    February 2011 - October 2011 (8 months)
    Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
    Developed brand visibility at regional sales points. Conducted marketing analysis and managed merchandising performance. Built partner relationships and conducted promotional events.

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Education

  • Master's in Public & General Management
    Chelyabinsk State University
    2010
    Master's in Public & General Management
  • Innovation in the Social Sector
    University of Virginia
    2023
    Innovation in the Social Sector

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