REBELVENTURES - Key Persons


Alastair Lidel

Job Titles:
  • Startup and Investment Advisor
Alastair brings over fifteen years of esteemed experience in collaboration with Family Offices, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds to our team, enhanced by his tenure in advisory and non-executive roles across various companies. His expertise in guiding businesses and startups through mergers and acquisitions, along with his skill in enriching private allocator portfolios with distinctive Series B-D opportunities, significantly enriches our team's capabilities and offers immense value to the startups we support.

Andras Kocsis

Job Titles:
  • Investor
  • Partner
  • Operations Manager at Bronto
Andras is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in the technology and agricultural sectors. As the Co-owner of RebelDot, he leads a software development company renowned for its comprehensive, tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients. RebelDot excels in providing strategic and technical leadership, advisory services, and robust software development, specializing in advanced technologies such as machine learning and blockchain implementation. In addition to his role in technology, Andras serves as the Operations Manager at Bronto, one of the foremost companies in Romania's gardening equipment and small agricultural machinery market. Under his management, Bronto has become synonymous with exceptional value, offering high-quality products that meet the practical needs of its customers. Beyond his operational roles, Andras is an active investor through RebelVentures, where he focuses on fostering innovation and supporting promising startups with the potential to disrupt markets. His investments are characterized by a keen insight into future trends and a commitment to nurturing groundbreaking ideas.

Andreea Pop

Job Titles:
  • Expert
  • Marketing & Growth Advisor
Andreea Pop is a top-notch expert at helping businesses grow, especially those selling to other businesses (B2B). She's good at coming up with new ideas, getting more customers, and building up a company's brand, especially in the tech industry. Throughout her career, she's made a big impact at various companies by bringing in new innovations, connecting with customers, and helping businesses grow bigger and stronger. Andreea's way of doing things mixes creative ideas with smart planning, understanding people, and caring about what customers need. This approach has helped her communicate well and attract more clients.

Ben Atherton

Job Titles:
  • Startup and Investment Advisor
Ben is a twice-successful tech startup founder, having ideated, developed, and expanded products to reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide. He spearheaded product partnerships within Meta's App & Gaming unit, directly contributing to its 11-figure revenue through pioneering 0 to 1 products. Ben co-founded the globe's inaugural conversational commerce scale-up, which was acquired by Yalo.ai, marking a significant milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. With an acute understanding of the startup ecosystem, Ben offers invaluable advice and support throughout the entrepreneurial journey, utilizing RebelDot's extensive capabilities to foster growth and innovation. In the UK, his industry focus is on companies at the forefront of sustainability and those employing AI to enhance business productivity, demonstrating his commitment to driving impactful change through technology.

Ciprian Iacob

Job Titles:
  • RebelDot 's CTO
  • Technology Advisor
As RebelDot's CTO, Ciprian values honesty, transparency, and curiosity, guiding his team through a decade of web development experience. He leads with a focus on listening and coaching, aiming to build a supportive space for innovation. He sees technology as a means to solve real-world problems, particularly excited about AI's potential to bring new ideas to life. Drawing on the "Lean Startup" approach, he emphasizes practical learning and responsible tech use, making sure RebelDot's work is meaningful and grounded.

Marius Mocian

Job Titles:
  • Startup Advisor
Marius Mocian is known for his prowess as a business developer and deep understanding of all startup phases. A founding team member of hipMenu, Romania's leading food delivery marketplace, which Delivery Hero acquired, Marius has demonstrated his capability in driving startups from inception through to successful exits. His expertise spans business development, operations, and investor relations, and he is committed to leveraging technology and sustainability to create impactful solutions.

Miana Florian

Job Titles:
  • Sustainability Advisor
Miana Florian, initially a marketing professional, has pivoted her career towards sustainability, driven by a passion for environmental stewardship. Her background in marketing has armed her with a unique set of skills, enabling her to effectively communicate and implement green practices within organizations. Miana's journey reflects a deep commitment to transforming businesses by integrating sustainable strategies that not only benefit the environment but also enhance brand reputation and consumer engagement. Her work emphasizes the importance of balancing profit with ecological responsibility, showcasing her as a pioneering force in the corporate sustainability movement.

Radu Benga

Job Titles:
  • Managing Venture Partner
Radu has built 4 businesses and has worked with 10 other early-stage startups, helping them build their products and go-to-market strategies. While also developing his own startup ideas, he has learned the hardships of building a startup and not succeeding, while also having a couple of fulfilling wins. After more than 13 years in entrepreneurship and working with other tech companies, now he is leading RebelVentures into becoming a unique investment and technology partner, for the next wave of startups that innovate and make this world a better place.

Tamás Leb

Job Titles:
  • Product Design Advisor
  • UX Leader
Tamás is a UX leader with over 15 years of expertise in building compelling experiences and product strategies, backed by a solid track record of driving Enterprises, SMBs, and Startups to success. He is passionate about products that solve real world needs and fosters a team that delivers excellence through a high-performance environment built on care, growth, and support. His leadership inspires teams to push boundaries, innovate, and achieve their full potential. Tamás advises founders and their teams through various stages of growth, focused on identifying opportunities, refining product strategies, and overcoming obstacles. He understands the challenges that startups face and provides practical, actionable advice to help them navigate to success.

Tudor Ciuleanu - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Founder and CEO of RebelDot
Tudor Ciuleanu is the Founder and CEO of RebelDot, a company that specializes in designing and building digital products for its customers. In addition to leading RebelDot, he also founded Rebel Ventures, a company that supports and invests in early-stage startups. Tudor Ciuleanu has dedicated recent years to identifying and aiding both international and local startups, helping them accelerate their growth as an investor. Beyond his professional achievements in the tech and startup ecosystems, Tudor is known for his adventurous spirit. He is an adrenaline junkie who enjoys engaging in a variety of high-energy activities, including sailing, snowboarding, skiing, whitewater kayaking, and participating in triathlons. Aside from his adventures and entrepreneurial ventures, Tudor values spending quality time with his family, often engaging in fun experiments with his two children. This diverse set of interests highlights his dynamic personality, blending technological innovation with a passion for the outdoors and family life.

Ulrik Hoffmann

Job Titles:
  • Country Manager
  • Innovation and Leadership Advisor
Ulrik is the Country Manager for Denmark and a senior leadership manager. He has developed his expertise within areas that have high priority in Scandinavia and internationally. This with a special focus on sustainability and the transition to green energy supply. With an innovation mindset, he has experiences that range from working with digital transformation at LEGO to working with sustainability projects internationally through the Danish technology cluster ecosystem.

Vadim Fitinari

Job Titles:
  • AI Advisor
  • Entrepreneur & AI Engineer
Vadim is an Entrepreneur & AI Engineer, passionate about cutting-edge technologies such as AI and blockchain. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, he co-founded steepsoft.ai, a company at the forefront of developing innovative solutions with cloud-based AI/ML technologies. It serves tens of thousands of users and handles over 3 million daily requests. steepsoft focuses on AI-first software development, designing and engineering AI solutions that optimize operations, enhance revenue generation, and drive efficiency, elevating businesses to new success levels. Beyond steepsoft.ai, Vadim and his team have significantly contributed to the AI innovations and strategies of MultiverseX, the Romanian Unicorn, marking a notable impact in the tech industry. His expertise in rapidly bringing advanced products to market, combined with his experience at companies like Siemens and Audi developing Computer Vision algorithms, Deep Learning models, and AI cost estimation solutions, positions Vadim as a leader capable of identifying technological opportunities and guiding high-growth startups.

Vlad Zileriu

Job Titles:
  • Startup Advisor
Introducing Vlad, a sales expert with an incredible 18-year career that started at the bottom in entry-level sales and ended at the top as a country sales manager. Vlad brings experience and knowledge to the table, along with an instinctive talent for seeing market possibilities and accelerating revenue development. Outside of his business pursuits, Vlad is a dynamic entrepreneur who has led two cutting-edge startup projects: one in the fast-paced retail industry and the other in the cutting edge field of blockchain technology. His ability to navigate the constantly changing terrain of entrepreneurship is bolstered by his visionary leadership and profound grasp of market dynamics.Whether it's crafting winning sales strategies or pioneering groundbreaking ventures, Vlad's passion for innovation and relentless drive for success make him an invaluable asset to any startup endeavor.