About
Vela Georgiev is Chief Operating Officer at Tenacious Ventures, Australia's first agtech venture firm, where she manages fund operations and portfolio strategy. She brings over two decades of operational experience across hardware commercialization, manufacturing scale-up, and supply chain management, along with expertise in venture capital fund establishment. Georgiev holds advanced degrees in engineering and computer science, serves as co-founder of The Ops Collective for VC operations professionals, and sits on the board of Western BACE.
Vela Georgiev @velageorgiev
As COO at @tenaciousvc, I think a lot about how to support startups β not just with capital, but with the systems that enable growth, including governance. After a year-long deep dive, one thing is clear: good governance doesnβt happen by accident. https://t.co/hcf5HEf8y2
Apr 14, 2025 Β· β₯ 1
Vela Georgiev @velageorgiev
To invest in women is to invest in our collective future where equal opportunity is given to all to build their capabilities and strengthen their capacity to learn, earn and lead. So, 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.' #IWD2024 https://t.co/1ffPkqp1uI
Mar 8, 2024
Vela Georgiev @velageorgiev
Science knows no gender, only passion and perseverance. Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the perseverance, passion and contribution of women and girls who are shaping our world with their scientific endeavours. #IDWGIS Image - DALL-E https://t.co/ixoaF9tV3J
Feb 11, 2024 Β· β₯ 1
Experience
- Tenacious VenturesCOOcurrent2025 β present
- Tenacious VenturesCOO & Operating Partner2021 β 2025Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Tenacious VenturesActing COO2020Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- The Ops CollectiveCo-Foundercurrent2021 β present
- Western BACENon Executive Directorcurrent2021 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- HardworXFoundercurrent2016 β presentMelbourne, Australia
- AgThenticCOO & Operating Partner2021 β 2022
- AgThenticCollaborator2020
- ObservantInterim Engineering & Supply Chain Manager2017 β 2021
- StartmateFellow | Spring 20 Women Fellowship2020
- elevatehardwareCo-Creator & Hardware Expert2019 β 2020Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- ObservantOperations Manager β Manufacturing and Supply Chain2013 β 2016
- XtralisNew Product Introduction Engineer2010 β 2013
- XtralisResearch Engineer2005 β 2010
- XtralisGraduate Research Engineer2003 β 2005
Education
- La Trobe UniversityMasterβs Degree, Engineering2003 β 2005
- Australian Institute of Company DirectorsGAICD, Company Directors Course2024
- Vative AcademyGraduate Certificate in Competitive Systems & Practices2020 β 2021
- Women & Leadership Australia (WLA)Advanced Leadership Program2016 β 2017
- Australian Institute of ManagementDiploma, Project Management2010
- La Trobe UniversityBachelorβs Degree, Computer Science1998 β 2002
- La Trobe UniversityBachelorβs Degree, Electronic Engineering (Honours)1998 β 2002
- Future Directors2017
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
Skills & more
Languages English Β· Macedonian
- Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age β Coursera
- Introduction to Psychology β Coursera
- Puddle Pod Cohort 3 β Founder Foundry
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification β Lean Six Sigma Society of Professionals (LSSSP)
- Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential (with Honors) β Coursera
- Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (with Honors) β Coursera
- Venture Deals Summer 2020 β Kauffman Fellows
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