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MAJA VUJIC

Washington DC

Summary

Strategic operator with 8 years of experience scaling startups across growth, customer success, and operations. Proven track record aligning cross-functional teams, building GTM systems, and driving retention and inbound growth. Skilled in designing high-impact programs for diverse stakeholders and navigating zero-to-one challenges with clarity and speed. Background spans SaaS, biotech, and innovation ecosystems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Strategy & Operations

Kaleidoscope Bio
11.2022 - Current
  • Drove cross-functional alignment between product, engineering, marketing, and sales by translating complex customer needs and scientific workflows into product priorities and GTM strategy, directly enabling product-market fit and scalable growth.
  • Built and operationalized GTM systems that generated over 65% of qualified leads through inbound, reducing reliance on outbound and creating a repeatable playbook for market expansion.
  • Partnered with leadership on strategic planning and investor communications during 3x team growth, shaping company-wide priorities and driving alignment through OKRs, team offsites, and operational cadences in a fully remote environment.
  • Launched scalable onboarding and compliance frameworks (including SOC2 readiness), accelerating enterprise deal velocity and elevating the customer experience for highly technical, global users.

Head of Growth & Talent

Entrepreneur First (EF)
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Led the launch of EF’s first North American site in Toronto, designing and executing the founding recruitment strategy that helped establish the office as the fund’s top performer globally (based on return on capital).
  • Drove growth for over 50 early-stage tech startups by designing scalable co-founder matching systems, advising on team formation, and identifying high-potential talent from a global pool of engineers and scientists.
  • Developed and operationalized data-driven talent strategies by consolidating and analyzing historic founder data, leading to an 80% co-founder match success rate across cohorts.
  • Informed investment decisions through 200+ founder interviews, surfacing emerging talent trends and identifying individuals with the potential to build high-impact, venture-scale businesses.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed a global portfolio of 45 corporate partners (e.g., Microsoft, GM, RBC), driving strategic collaborations between Fortune 500 innovation teams and CDL’s deep tech startups.
  • Designed and executed high-impact partner experiences, including 5+ annual events for senior executives, leading to a +16% increase in engagement and +19% growth in startup connection requests.
  • Launched CDL’s first centralized Partners Portal on a 3-week timeline and $5K budget, streamlining partner access to venture content and earning high praise for usability and value.
  • Contributed to $6.2M in sponsorship wins and renewals by tailoring partner pitches and in-session experiences to align with each stakeholder’s business goals and innovation roadmap.

Marketing Specialist

TEN X TORONTO
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Led go-to-market and brand strategy for the launch of a luxury sports club at Hotel X Toronto, driving early member acquisition through cross-functional planning and execution in partnership with the CEO.
  • Designed and executed high-touch member events that blended sport, hospitality, and design—building a premium, immersive experience that established early brand equity and customer loyalty

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Mathematics Minor

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2017

Skills

  • Cross-functional Leadership: Align product, marketing, sales, and engineering teams to execute on shared goals and deliver business results
  • Customer Experience & Success Strategy: Build scalable onboarding and retention systems that drive customer satisfaction and growth
  • Go-to-Market Execution: Design and operationalize GTM strategies that generate inbound leads and support expansion
  • Operational Excellence: Create and scale internal processes in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Develop high-touch programs for diverse audiences, including enterprise clients, scientists, and government partners
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage strong analytical skills to optimize performance and identify growth opportunities

Languages

Serbian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Head of Strategy & Operations

Kaleidoscope Bio
11.2022 - Current

Head of Growth & Talent

Entrepreneur First (EF)
03.2020 - 10.2022

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
10.2018 - 11.2019

Marketing Specialist

TEN X TORONTO
10.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Economics, Mathematics Minor

University of Minnesota

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