Erkens Gjini

Erkens Gjini is an experienced entrepreneur and business development professional, currently serving as the Founder of InnoSpace Tirana, a co-working space and startup community established in May 2019. Prior to this role, Erkens Gjini worked as the National Senior Advisor for Entrepreneurship at EU for Innovation, where responsibilities included building support networks for local startups and designing the Diaspora Mentoring Program. Previous experience includes serving as the Business Development Manager of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Open Society Foundation for Albania, where Erkens Gjini led an accelerator program and managed partnerships. Additional roles include Premium Sales Channel Resource Manager at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, and various positions at TD, focusing on financial planning and client services. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University and an Associate's Degree in Business Management - Financial Services from Humber College.