Alona Belinska

Alona Belinska is a Latvian business professional who has worked in a variety of industries. Alona is currently the Lead Project Manager at Startup Wise Guys, a position they have held since January 2019. Prior to that, they were the CEO of the Latvian Startup Association from January 2017 to January 2019.

Before their time at the Latvian Startup Association, Belinska worked as a Program Manager at Startup Wise Guys from July 2016 to December 2016. Alona also gained experience in marketing while interning at ELKO from January 2016 to March 2016. In addition, Belinska has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as a hostess server at a Work & Travel Company from June 2015 to August 2015.

Belinska began their professional career in 2013 as an Event Manager at the Business Incubator of University of Latvia, a position they held until July 2014. Since then, they have risen through the ranks at Startup Wise Guys, culminating in their current role as Lead Project Manager.

Alona Belinska attended an exchange program focused on business, entrepreneurship, and startups through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Alona then went on to earn their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Latvia Faculty of Business, Management and Economics. Alona also completed an international entrepreneurship-training program through the University of Cambridge. Finally, they participated in the ERASMUS program focused on Business Administration and Management at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

Alona Belinska works with Farid Singh - General Partner, Wise Guys Cyber, Attila Hudecz - Managing Director, Sustainability, and Agnese Blodniece - Project Manager. Alona Belinska reports to Cristobal Alonso, Global CEO, El Patron & General Partner.