Leo Barbaroussis

I am a cross-industry founder with experience in building businesses in Europe and Africa. I solve complex market entry challenges and help companies find creative ways to unlock value. ▶︎ I built a food export consulting firm that helped manufacturers enter new European markets through product and business development. ▶︎ I co-founded a ClimateTech startup that secured funding from Antler, the world's most active VC investor. We developed AI solutions for flexible energy use in buildings across the Nordics. The startup was last valued at 1.5M euros. ▶︎ I led commercial development for a freight forwarding company in East Africa. I designed market entry strategies and built relationships in emerging markets. I enjoy tackling market entry challenges, designing business models, and creating simple solutions for complex problems. I like to question conventions and identify opportunities that others might miss. Passionate about business strategy and connecting new technologies with practical market applications. When I’m not building businesses, I train for my upcoming Ironman or experiment in the kitchen.