Julie Dvorakova
About Julie Dvorakova
Julie Dvorakova is an Open Innovation Services Manager with extensive experience in innovation consulting and business development. She has worked with various organizations, including Plug and Play Tech Center, and has a strong academic background in strategy and management.
Current Role as Open Innovation Services Manager
Julie Dvorakova currently serves as the Open Innovation Services Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on providing targeted Corporate Innovation consulting. Her responsibilities include conducting workshops on Innovation Strategy & Capabilities, Design Thinking, and Change Management. She operates in a global and hybrid environment, supporting various initiatives aimed at enhancing innovation activities.
Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Dvorakova has extensive experience at Plug and Play Tech Center, having worked in multiple capacities since 2020. She began as a Business Development & Sales professional for seven months, followed by a role as Partner Success & Program Associate for 11 months. In 2022, she transitioned to Partner Success & Innovation Manager, where she continued to develop her expertise in connecting blue-chip corporations with tech startups to foster innovation.
Professional Background in Project Management and FMCG
Before her tenure at Plug and Play Tech Center, Dvorakova worked at PRIME MOVERS as a Project Manager for eight months in 2018. She also gained experience in the FMCG industry, specifically in Brand Management with Henkel in 2019. Additionally, she held positions as an Assistant Front Office Manager at CZ GOLF a.s. in 2012 and 2013, which contributed to her diverse professional background.
Educational Qualifications
Julie Dvorakova holds multiple degrees from various institutions. She completed her Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 2014 to 2018. She pursued a Master of Science in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control at SIMC from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus Exchange Program at Copenhagen Business School in 2017 and studied Global Strategy in Emerging Markets at Hanoi University of Science and Technology and National Economics University in Vietnam.
Achievements in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Dvorakova has been actively involved in innovation initiatives, including participating in the Global Grand Finals of Climate Launchpad in 2018, where she represented a social startup. Her work at Plug and Play Tech Center has allowed her to support over 500 blue-chip corporations by connecting them with tech startups, enhancing their innovation capabilities and fostering a culture of co-creation.