Tansu Kjerimi is the Global Partnerships Manager at TechBBQ, one of Europe’s leading startup and innovation summits. With extensive experience in building cross-sector partnerships, she connects startups, corporates, investors, and public institutions to foster meaningful collaboration and drive innovation across Europe’s tech ecosystem.

Tansu is passionate about the human side of partnerships—building trust, facilitating honest conversations, and nurturing communities. She has moderated and spoken on international panels, and hosted events in Denmark, Italy, Spain, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, always striving to create spaces where ideas and collaborations can flourish.

Her work highlights the importance of cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing. Tansu believes that strong partnerships accelerate growth and innovation, and she embraces both the challenges and opportunities of supporting startups internationally, drawing valuable lessons from hosting large-scale events and summits.