Dr. Petruta Tatulescu – CEO at TIGZ Technology, Innovation and Incubator Centre GmbH
Dr. Petruta Tatulescu — CEO of TIGZ
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Executives, Majid talks with Dr. Petruta Tatulescu, CEO of TIGZ, about her journey from moving to Germany at 19 to becoming a mentor for impact-driven startups. She shares how her path led from corporate consulting to leading an accelerator that fosters innovation and sustainability.
The discussion explores the importance of self-trust, measuring impact, and the role of startups in driving economic growth. Dr. Petruta also offers insights into TIGZ’s focus areas, how it supports high-impact ventures, and the value of partnerships in startup success.
Drawing on over 18 years of experience, she concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights how integrating sustainability and ESG can shape stronger, future-ready businesses.
Episode Chapters
00:24 Who is Dr. Petruta
01:15 The Story of Dr. Petruta
03:36 Fun Question: Which Celebrity Would Be Your Co-founder?
06:13 Topic introduction
06:37 From Migrant to Startup Mentor: What Inspired the Journey?
10:03 Key Milestones That Shaped Leadership & Innovation
14:40 The Power of Journaling: Is It Helpful?
17:35 Biggest Challenges in Transitioning to the Business World
22:30 Inside the Accelerator: What Does It Do?
26:22 What Industries Does the Accelerator Focus On?
29:10 How Startups Drive Innovation & Economic Growth
35:05 How to Identify & Nurture High-Impact Startups
40:43 The Role of Partnerships in Startup Success
47:34 How to Integrate Sustainability in Startups
50:50 – How the Accelerator Supports ESG in Business Models
54:10 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:44 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
About the Guest
Dr. Petruta Tatulescu
CEO of TIGZ
Dr. Petruta is a CEO, keynote speaker, and expert in startups, investment, and sustainability. She is the CEO of TIGZ (Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre), where she leads accelerator programs that support impact-driven startups. With over 18 years of experience in digital transformation, business development, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), she has worked in corporate consulting, and academia, and now focuses on fostering entrepreneurship.
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