Global Disruption is a unique learning platform for innovative teams and ambitious entrepreneurs who want to grow a global business around innovation, become industry leaders and serve their communities.

About the team

Kristjan Zemljič - Kristjan has consulted and advised innovation leaders throughout Europe in over 15 industries, from the IT industry, IoT, advanced materials, the automotive industry, the health sector, biotechnology, banking, insurance, management consulting, electronicgoods and many others. He has over 13 years of experience in management consulting, holds two international project management certificates and acts as a “Go Global Mentor” at the Ljubljana Technology Park. Kristjan is a highly in-demand innovation consultant and also gives training for the internationally recognized EU Project Manager certification. Kristjan has an exceptional track record and has helped several highly innovative SMEs to win funding within the most competitive EU funding scheme, SME Instrument, but also many others such as Eureka / Eurostars, Erasmus Plus and various national funding schemes. He is also the author of the on-line training course, SME Instrument Accelerator. He is dedicated to CrossFit , is the proud father of two kids, and he and his family enjoy back-packing trips worldwide. Follow Kristjan on LinkedIn

Maja Novak - Maja has over 17 years of marketing, video production and copywriting experience with innovative companies. She believes that high quality content, if delivered to the right audience at  the right time and through the right media, has the power to grow business significantly. Nowadays she is a renowned marketing strategist, head of video production and the lead coach of the “Find Your Voice” marketing program, delivering training to large companies and small business owners. Her clients have since experienced significant success with blogging, building content for their web pages and writing sales letters. Maja helps clients to design a clear path to promote their innovative products, accelerate sales and grow market share. Maja has developed a very effective coaching system for innovative companies who want to attract more clients by piquing their curiosity and creating a demand for their services/products. She teaches clients how to create marketing strategies, how to identify ideal clients and how to make effective content for websites and social media (videos, posts, blogs, sales letters, Lead Generators) that will attract ideal clients.

As Maja is always hungry for knowledge, she constantly educates herself (she has attended dozens of seminars held by internationally renowned marketing gurus and coaches). She is always up to date with the best tips and tricks for sales and marketing. When not focusing on the business side of things, she can be found in the gym (Spinning, Boot Camp), running, reading and travelling the globe with her family. Follow Maja on LinkedIn