After being a video editor and creator for 10 years, I built a VC-backed health-tech startup, then a business and marketing consulting agency (served over 1,500 happy clients).

Mirna Bačun

After being a video editor and creator for 10 years, I built a VC-backed health-tech startup, then a business and marketing consulting agency (served over 1,500 happy clients).

Available to hire

After being a video editor and creator for 10 years, I built a VC-backed health-tech startup, then a business and marketing consulting agency (served over 1,500 happy clients).

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

German
Beginner
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Croatian Pet Travel Consultant and Expert at Pet Friendly Croatia
February 1, 2024 - Present
Leverage unparalleled insider knowledge and real-world data from the Pet Friendly Croatia community to guide families planning pet-friendly travels. I verify pet-friendly status with locals, translate experiences into practical recommendations, and help brands understand Croatian pet travel patterns and pain points.
Founder at Pet Friendly Croatia App
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder & no-code developer of Croatia’s first dedicated pet-friendly travel app. I built a verified database of 1,400+ pet-friendly locations, a 1,500+ user base, and a 10k+ community of pet owners by teaching myself no-code development and engaging the local community to shape the platform.
LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert / B2B Consultant / CEO
January 1, 2016 - Present
Provide ethical, long-term LinkedIn organic lead generation strategies. Over eight years, I’ve served 600+ unique customers across 20+ industries, helping them scale with sustainable LinkedIn outreach, market research, and relationship-driven lead generation.
Head of EMEA Partnerships at A2SV - Africa to Silicon Valley
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Create and execute partnerships in the EMEA region to upskill African software engineers and connect them with internship opportunities at top tech companies, positioning African tech talent on the global stage.
CEO / LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert / Growth Strategist at Greenpie
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016
Led a health-tech startup; built a profitable LinkedIn Group Funnel and generated almost $50K ARR in 2015 using LinkedIn alone. Developed the 70/30 LinkedIn Funnels Framework to scale lead generation and growth.
Business Coach and LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert at The Foundation HQ
December 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Taught lean startup techniques, market research, and pre-selling strategies. Trained students to use LinkedIn for market research, lead generation, and ethical outreach to validate ideas and gain initial traction.
LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert & Software Entrepreneur
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Founded my first software startup using LinkedIn for market research, validation, and pre-sales, then replicated the approach to help clients validate products and reach target audiences.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Delivered motion graphics and video editing services for diverse clients, building early foundations in client relationships, storytelling, and delivering high-quality visual content.

Education

MA at Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Zagreb
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment