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Kevin Veizi

Kevin Veizi

Entrepreneur
London,Greater London

Summary

Entrepreneur and startup founder with hands-on experience building tech-enabled businesses in logistics and tourism across the UK and Albania. Led digital product development, managed remote teams, and delivered operational strategies from the ground up. Skilled in market research, web project management, and developing business models. Strong background in launching platforms, and developing new ideas based on market insights, and user feedbacks.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Co-Founder

Eco-Ked Limited
London, Greater London
04.2021 - Current
  • Co-Founded a sustainable last-mile delivery company focused on green logistics in London.
  • Personally managed deliveries in the early stages to understand operations.
  • Increased revenue to 500% YoY growth.
  • Generated £40k in one-year revenue.
  • Built a van fleet management system in Airtable to keep track of drivers, vehicles, and daily maintenance checks.
  • Designed and managed development of www.eco-ked.com by hiring freelance developers on Upwork.
  • Conducted sales analysis, customer profiling, competitor research, and growth strategy planning.
  • Generated leads via different channels like Lemlist personal outreach, LinkedIn paid ads, and Instagram paid ads.
  • Used Xero accounting software to run payroll, reconcile expenses, and develop the report for the accountant to submit to HMRC.
  • Participated in startup development programs like Just Transition Programme, Barclays Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme, Barclays Global Connect - Energy Tech Programme.

Co-Founder (Remote)

Discover Vlora / Explore Vlora
02.2024 - Current
  • Built and designed www.explorevlora.com to sell personalized holidays in the region of Vlore, Albania.
  • Hired and led a remote team via Upwork for web development.
  • Created an intuitive booking experience and form generator.
  • Pitched the platform to different suppliers like hotels, car rentals, and activity providers to be added into the platform.
  • Generated personalized holidays itineraries based on clients budget, preferences and days of travel.
  • Developed a Smart Guide by partnering with Smart-guide.org.
  • Participated in the World Travel Market in London to connect with companies interested in selling our personalized holidays in the region.

General manager

New Body Gym
Vlore, Albania
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw operations, scheduling, and customer service during Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Introduced digital marketing strategies to retain customers and drive new memberships.
  • Provided personal training programmes for new joiners.
  • Organized fitness events to increase brand visibility in the community.
  • Established direct communication channels with members, fostering a sense of community within the gym.

Founder

Al-Tours Limited
London, London
04.2017 - 05.2020
  • Launched a digital tourism platform featuring listings of hotels, restaurants, and transport services.
  • Raised £25,000 in funding and secured a government innovation grant.
  • Created and published photo/video content to promote Albanian destinations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
Collegeville, Minnesota, USA
08.2014 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Team building
  • Calm under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Business Development & Strategy
  • Web Project Management (Upwork Hiring)
  • Market Research & Customer Profiling
  • Logistics Operations & Route Planning
  • Digital Marketing ( TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Airtable
  • Xero, Microsoft Excel, Canva
  • Innovation development
  • Knowledge of legal compliance

Certifications & Programmes

Just Transition Programme (2025)

  • Just Transition Climate Innovation Sprint
  • Impact Workshop
  • Fundraising Workshop
  • Sales Workshop
  • Networking


Barclays Eagle Labs - Funding Readiness Programme (2024) 

  • Participated in a flexible programme designed to provide deep insights into startup funding options including grant funding, crowdfunding, equity investment, and alternative funding.
  • Joined a community of UK-based entrepreneurs, attended interactive workshops, and received 1:1 mentoring and investor pitch support.


Barclays Global Connect - Energy Tech Programme (Nov, 2021, 2-week) 

  • Selected for a two-week programme connecting UK entrepreneurs with the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
  • Engaged in sessions with leading venture capitalist, and founders on topics like pitching to US investors.
  • Received structured feedback and participated in VC pitch workshops and Demo Day Presentations.


Graduate Entrepreneur Incubation Programme - Coventry University London (Oct 2017 - Sep 2018) 

  • Market-testing and prototype development
  • Customer research, profiling and validation
  • Logistics planning and operational strategy
  • Competitor analysis and business differentiation
  • Financial forecasting and pitch preparation
  • Business registration and administrative setup
  • Participated in regular consultations focused on idea generation, self-development, and entrepreneurial resilience.
  • Received a Certificate of Attendance from Coventry University London.

Timeline

Co-Founder (Remote)

Discover Vlora / Explore Vlora
02.2024 - Current

Co-Founder

Eco-Ked Limited
04.2021 - Current

General manager

New Body Gym
06.2020 - 06.2021

Founder

Al-Tours Limited
04.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

Coventry University
09.2013 - 11.2016

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