Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, a leading Austrian startup advocate and entrepreneurial visionary, brings over a decade of impactful experience in venture building, startup ecosystem development, and strategic advisory roles across Europe and beyond. Currently serving as the Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Kambis has been instrumental in transforming Austria’s startup landscape through high-impact initiatives, advisory, and policy-shaping efforts.
As an accomplished entrepreneur, Kambis co-founded and scaled multiple ventures including Saturo Foods, Europe’s first meal replacement in a bottle, and whatchado, a digital career storytelling platform that won multiple European innovation awards. His leadership as CMO and COO at primeCROWD, one of Europe’s leading startup-investor networks, further enriched his insight into venture capital, investment, and startup acceleration.
Kambis is a European Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and has made significant contributions as an advisory board member at SXSW Pitch, a juror for the UN World Summit Awards, and a mentor to over 1,000 startups. His impact has facilitated the securing of €100M+ in venture capital funding and driven growth for over 50 portfolio startups across diverse sectors including FinTech, CleanTech, HealthTech, Big Data, Mobility, and Social Impact.
Recognized for his global influence, Kambis has been twice named among the Top Alumni Entrepreneurs by Vienna University of Economics and Business, elected the Austrian Ambassador for Integration, and invited to speak at leading conferences and business forums including UN World Summit, European Youth Award, and Mercedes Benz Mobility.
His vast international exposure—spanning Europe, the United States, and Asia—combined with his fluency in multiple languages (English, German, Farsi, and French), positions him as a strategic asset for AACCI’s Board Advisory in shaping global business development, innovation programs, and startup ecosystem linkages.
Kambis holds a Master of Science in International Management from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. His dynamic background in entrepreneurship, venture-building, and cross-cultural leadership makes him a valuable advocate for fostering business innovation and sustainable collaborations through AACCI.
