Gregory Milla

M&A advisory, Strategy, Capital Raising

ESG & sustainability data management, analytics, reporting AI and blockchain-powered SaaS platform for VC/PE & institutional investors.

CircaGene is a VC-backed genomics startup - Designed the Athletic Performance Panel by leading a team of scientists using my extensive knowledge of professional sports injuries and organizations - Created the business strategy to create value and competitive advantage for CircaGene - Lead business meetings with professional football clubs resulting to a partnership distribution deal with a world famous football club (effective in 2024)

Accuria.io is a Machine Learning solution to improve companies IT-system resilience through automated resolution of IT issues. - AI/Machine Learning R&D to build a prototype using a deep learning based approach for the detection of unsupervised anomalies in time series data in order to detect ransomware viruses. - Defined the business strategy and operating framework, executed the annual strategic plan and roadmap - Worked closely with the clients, collected and analyzed requirements for our prototype - 1300+ companies worldwide as beta testers - First year projected revenue £230k due to signed letters of intent and a partnership with a french IT company ready to distribute the final product to 60 of their under contract clients

- 2019 : Exit - 2018 : Led a team of 20 developers and managed projects to deliver optimal customer service and satisfaction - 2018 : Directed an inclusive, collaborative strategic planning process across the organization to assure that the strategy reflects the full organization's objectives - 2018 : Due Dilligence leading to a joint-venture with an Indian tech company - 2018 : Pivot from a safety checks mobile application to a mobile development services company

Traffety is a safety monitoring tool letting users know anytime where is their network and how safe they are for emergency services required - 2017 : Selected guest startup at the Francophone Entrepreneurship Meeting in Montreal organized by Quebec Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie - 2016 : Seedstars Startup Pitch Contest Finalist (Ivory Coast)

Managed Service Provider startup - Liaised with all departments to improve processes - Maintained the strategic relationships with Amethis Finance (Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity) & EY Ivory Coast - Closed deals worth $1M

Solar energy startup - Secured $1M in seed funding to support business growth - Successfully secured a public tender worth $750k - Scaled the commercial team : hired 2 new sales representatives - Conducted dedicated workshops to enhance the sales strategies and techniques of the team, with emphasis on active-listening and storytelling

- Facilitated a strategic partnership agreement between Star Trace and Triple Double, resulting in increased marketing opportunities within the professional sports industry For Black Dandy (shoe maker) - Developed and implemented a customized CRM system for Black Dandy, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction - Devised a successful Facebook/Instagram marketing campaign integrated with an in-store experience to boost sales at Black Dandy For Alexandre Gueganic (tennis) french No.20 in U18s - Mental preparation for competition (Winner of Rueil-Malmaison La Chataigneraie summer tournament 2014 and drafted the same year by coach Marty Davis (UCSB) a former world No. 47 tennis player)

- Venture building & scaling - Led a high-performing team of 6 sales assistants to exceed revenue targets consistently and achieve strategic goals. - Achieved a significant 40% increase in Apple products market shares at assigned retail distribution networks. - Consistently exceeded quarterly revenue targets, achieving 112% (Q4 2010), 104% (Q1 2011) and 114% (Q4 2011). - Successfully launched the iPad 2 and iPad 3 in retail stores, driving sales growth year-over-year. - Created and delivered engaging campaigns and presentations that contributed to a 50% increase in sales.