Founder and Former President
Community Impact
Founder, Albanian Youth - Founded and led Albanian Youth, connecting over 7,000 professionals in 18 months. Managed a core team of 13 and more than 100 active contributors.
Founder, Tuesday Think Tank (TTT) - Established Tuesday Think Tank, an exclusive Toronto club for professionals and entrepreneurs. Organized monthly meetings focused on networking and idea exchange.
Founder, NextGen Professional Conference - Started the NextGen Professional Conference in 2024, gathering 300 professionals at its first event. The 2025 edition hosted over 1,000 professionals and 50+ organizations. The largest conference is planned for 2026.
Founder (Exited), OZZO - Launched OZZO, a startup in Albania serving the HoReCa sector. Grew the platform to 550 clients and 120,000 monthly users before exiting the company.
Education
Master of Science in Accounting and Audit, University of Tirana
Postgraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship, Humber Polytechnic
Postgraduate Degree in Advanced Professional Accounting, York University
Completed advanced courses at 19 international universities, including HarvardX, MITx, MSBM UK, and Western University
Participated in scientific research conferences at the University of Turin, University of Aleksander Moisiu, and University of Dubrovnik
Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) and 6Sigma
Leadership Roles
Country Leader and Jury Member, International Economic Olympiad (2021–2024)
European Young Engineers Leader (2021–2023)
International Creativity Day Leader (2021–2023)
Ambassador, Global Peace Chain (2020–2021)
Valentin remains active in the startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on innovation, youth empowerment, and international collaboration. His background reflects a balance of professional achievement, community involvement, and ongoing academic development.
