Dirk Stevens

Partner / Gesellschafter, Commercial Partner, Dunes Ventures
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

General Management
Global Business Development
Enterprise Solutions
Go-to-market strategy
Innovation Management
Salesforce
Coaching
Business Transformation
Profit & Loss (P&L) Statements
Entrepreneur
Commercial Management
Tech Evangelist
Strategy
B2B-Geschäft
B2B Sales
Business Development
Management
Sales management
Consulting
Business strategy
Innovation
International Business
Customer Relationship Management
Start-up
Interim Management
Fundraising

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Dirk Stevens

  • Current 1 year and 7 months, since Nov 2024

    Commercial Partner

    Dunes Ventures

    Driving the commercialization and growth of the FRWRD Experience (FRWRDx), a platform empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. Focused on building strategic partnerships, securing sponsorships, and scaling initiatives to create real impact.

  • Current 1 year and 9 months, since Sep 2024

    Mentor

    Abu Dhabi SME Hub

    Guiding aspiring entrepreneurs by providing strategic insights, practical advice, and hands-on support to help them navigate challenges, scale their businesses, and drive innovation. Focused on fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

  • Current 4 years and 7 months, since Nov 2021

    Managing Partner

    AEDEUS Advisory

    Focused on B2B & SaaS companies in MENA across multiple industries. • Launching multiple startups through Venture Studio model • Fundraising and pitch deck development for Seed and Series-A rounds • Sourcing technology and product development partnerships • Delivering market entry strategies into MENA for US and EU companies

  • Current 7 years and 2 months, since Apr 2019

    Member Advisory Board

    spiderSilk FZ-LLC

    Member of the Advisory Board

  • 8 months, Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

    Director Strategic Initiatives EMEA

    caresyntax GmbH
  • 1 year and 10 months, Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

    Chief Commercial Officer

    Crowd Analyzer Inc.

  • 2 years and 3 months, Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

    Chief Executive Officer

    TaskSpotting

    General Management | Leadership | P&L Management | Transformation

  • 3 years and 11 months, Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

    Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder

    TaskSpotting

    Strategy | Monetization | Fundraising | Entrepreneurship | Innovation

  • 1 year and 7 months, Mar 2013 - Sep 2014

    Strategy Consultant

    Nymphea Environnement

    Strategy | Innovation

  • 2 years and 2 months, Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

    Regional Solutions Manager, EMEA

    Advent Software

    Leadership | Teamwork | Relationship Management | Business Development

  • 2 years, Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

    Partnership & Business Development Manager, EMEA

    Advent Software

    Partnership Management

  • 4 years and 9 months, Apr 2004 - Dec 2008

    Senior Solutions Consultant, EMEA

    Advent Software

    Business Development | Coaching

  • 9 months, Jul 2003 - Mar 2004

    Sabbatical

    N/A

    9-month sabbatical

  • 3 years and 6 months, Jan 2000 - Jun 2003

    Senior Solutions Consultant, USA

    Advent Software

Ausbildung von Dirk Stevens

  • 1 year and 3 months, Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

    Global Business Adminstration

    INSEAD

  • 3 years and 11 months, Aug 1989 - Jun 1993

    Double Major in Environmental Sciences and German Literature

    University of California, Berkeley

Sprachen

  • English

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • German

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • French

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

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