Irina Constantine Poulos
About Irina Constantine Poulos
Irina Constantine Poulos serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Dstillery, where she focuses on integrating business, creative, and technology teams to foster new revenue streams. She has a diverse educational background, holding multiple degrees in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and Business from prestigious institutions including New York University and The American College of Greece.
Current Role at Dstillery
Irina Constantine Poulos serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Dstillery, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she collaborates with executives in early- and growth-stage companies to develop and implement strategies for new revenue streams. Her focus is on integrating business, creative, and technology teams early in the development process to ensure alignment with the overall vision.
Educational Background
Irina has an extensive educational background. She is currently studying at NYU Stern School of Business, focusing on Mining and Business since 2014. She earned a Master of Fine Arts from New York University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Dance from The American College of Greece, achieved between 1998 and 2001, and an Associate of Arts from the same institution from 1997 to 1999. She also studied at Purchase College, SUNY, where she obtained another Master of Fine Arts from 2001 to 2002.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at Dstillery, Irina held various positions that contributed to her expertise. She was the Founder and Executive Director of Choreo Theatro Company from 2004 to 2011, where she led the organization for seven years in Brooklyn, New York. Additionally, she worked as an Account Executive at Yourtango from 2012 to 2013 in New York City.
Achievements and Initiatives
Irina has led significant initiatives, including a recent project with Chobani that resulted in a 20% increase in new sales and a 60% rise in repeat customers. This initiative earned her two Advertising Research Foundation Ogilvy Awards in Innovation and Big Data. She also introduced the concept that led to the establishment of Dstillery's Innovation Lab, attracting multimillion-dollar digital intelligence projects.
Professional Focus
Irina's professional focus lies in strategic partnerships and digital intelligence. She emphasizes the importance of connecting various teams—business, creative, and technology—early in the development process. This approach aims to ensure that all parties work towards a unified vision, facilitating successful project outcomes.