Katherine Tatarinov

Founding member and Managing Director of the Geneva Innovation Movement, Research Director at the Center for Innovation & Partnerships at the University of Geneva, and a lecturer at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL).

Expert in Intrapreneurship and Social Innovation in International Organizations with experience in improving tech productivity in SMEs. Passionate about social innovation, digital transformation, and solving grand challenges through innovative thinking.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD University of Geneva (2017.09 — 2021.06)
• CEMS MSc in International Management Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2009 — 2010)
• Master of Science - MSc in International Marketing ESADE Business School (2008 — 2009)
• Bachelor of Arts - BA University of Southern California (2004 — 2008)
• Bachelors study abroad Copenhagen Business School (2008 — 2008)
• Bachelors Study Abroad Charles University (2006 — 2006)

Companies

• Lecturer EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) (2021)
• Postdoctoral Researcher University of Geneva (2021)
• Managing Director Geneva Innovation Movement Association (2020)
• Founder, i2i Hub: For Innovation; Research Competence Center at the University of Geneva i2i HUB (2019)
• Research And Teaching Assistant University of Geneva (2017 — 2021)
• Writer VLT Cap Research (2014 — 2018)
• Department of Information Systems Researcher IESE Business School (2012 — 2017)
• Business Productivity Advisor - Consultant Centro de Innovación en Productividad, Fundación Privada (2010 — 2012)
• Contractor Microsoft (2007 — 2007)