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Aletia Trakakis

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Co-Founder at Kakushin
📍 Cyprus

Aletia Trakakis is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of ventures like Kakushin and Founders12, specializing in AI solutions, user experience, and business analysis. With a PhD from Middlesex University, she is often described by colleagues as a brilliant and energetic "powerhouse of ideas" who excels at building innovative products and high-performing teams.

She is passionate about creating technology with empathy and advocating for fellow founders. Her work involves germinating ideas that lead to scalable strategies, with a particular focus on making a meaningful impact through technology. Aletia is driven by turning challenges into opportunities and mentoring others in the startup ecosystem.

Unique fact: She is developing MERI, a dementia-informed AI companion designed to have emotional intelligence and provide empathetic support for patients and caregivers.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cyprus
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AI for Dementia Care
Currently developing MERI, an AI companion designed to provide 'Meaningful Empathic Responsive Intelligence' for individuals with dementia.
Founder Mentorship
As a co-founder of Founders12, she runs a 12-week accelerator to help early-stage founders become investor-ready through workshops and mentorship.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Co-Founder
Kakushin
1-2025
Co-Founder
Founders12
7-2023
Co-Founder
Mysizer
6-2016
Co-Founder
IQ2
6-2016
Senior UI/CX/UX Designer
IQ2
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Education
Doctor's Degree
Middlesex University
MSc
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
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