George Simongulashvili is a well-known figure in Georgia’s investment and education landscape. As a co-founder of Caucasus University and a long-time business consultant, he brings a rare blend of academic, educational background and hands-on investment experience. George is an active angel investor and a key member of Axel’s Investment Board, where he regularly makes decisions about the startups readiness for funding. He has the ability to discover and support promising ideas, understand their needs and help them scale faster. Together with his team at GEC Consulting, George created Georgia’s first-ever comprehensive guidebooks on angel investing - practical, detailed book about angel investments and every process related to that. At the workshop, George will share his insights, practical experience, knowledge and the reasons that made him deeply involved in the startup ecosystem.
- 15+Angel Investor at 15+ deals
- 2Author of the official angel investment guidebooks
- 20+Years experience in the Finances
- Axel I Investment Board Member & Angel InvestorScreens and evaluates early-stage startups for investment, advises portfolio companies, and plays a key role in shaping Axel’s investment decisions and strategy.1
- Caucasus University I Founder and Ex-Deputy CEOCo-founded one of the leading universities in the region, contributing to its growth as a top institution for business and entrepreneurship education; was elected as a deputy CEO (from 2005 to 2009 years).2
- Grenoble Ecole De Management I Visiting ProfessorDelivered lectures on business strategy, innovation, and investment, shared real-world insights with international students at a top-tier French business school.3
- EBAN I Board MemberRepresents Georgia within Europe’s leading network of angel investors, contributing to the development of international investment practices and startup collaboration.4
- GEC Consulting I PartnerLeads strategic business consulting projects, for startups and established companies to implement effective management systems to scale. (co-authored angel investment guidebooks at GEC).5
- Startups Mentor and AdvisorActively mentors founders and invests in early-stage startups, offering both capital and strategic support to help teams grow and succeed.6
- Real investment insights from 20+ startup dealsLearn how angel investments actually happen - from the person who manages every stage, from screening to syndicates.
- Insider knowledge from Georgia’s top angel networkAs Axel’s Managing Director, Iro brings practical stories, lessons, and tools.
- Practical guidance for future investorsHelping you understand what makes a good investment and why.