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Dario Eugenio

Dario Eugenio

CEO And Co-Founder
Johannesburg

Summary


Visionary CEO and strategist with a proven track record in transforming innovative ideas into successful, high-impact ventures. As Co-Founder and CEO of MILLI, I have successfully led the company from concept to a thriving Fintech platform, securing R20 million in seed funding and scaling operations to 40 charity partners and 500 users in under four months. Adept at driving strategic growth, fostering innovation, and executing complex projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Co-Founder & CEO

MILLI (Pty) Ltd
11.2022 - Current
  • Led end-to-end development of MILLI from concept to MVP, grounded in a thesis that received a 93% distinction and industry validation.
  • Raised R20 million in funding from both local and international investors.
  • Built and managed a cross-functional team of 8 (developers, marketers, and salespeople).
  • Onboarded 40 verified charity partners and ensured regulatory and branding compliance.
  • Increased revenue from R100 to R250,000 in six months through grassroots activations and influencer campaigns.
  • Devised GTM strategy and implemented user acquisition frameworks.
  • Managed key investor relations and corporate partnerships.
  • Self-taught and implemented product design systems, CRM, and analytics dashboards.
  • Established a venture-backed company within 12 months of initial thesis concept.
  • Led integration across product, sales, and marketing disciplines.
  • Maintained platform leadership during capital raising, team building, and client onboarding.
  • Developed a donor and corporate partnership strategy aligning with ESG and SDG goals.

Digital Transformation Consultant

OSO Innovation
01.2023 - Current
  • Identified revenue growth opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback insights; presented findings to senior leadership team for consideration in future strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborated with various internal departments to develop integrated solutions addressing clients'' most pressing business challenges, ultimately resulting in improved operational efficiencies and increased profitability.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within client organizations, providing expert guidance on best practices for driving successful business transformations.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, resulting in more informed business decisions and enhanced overall performance.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership for Digital Transformation

GISMA Business School, Berlin, South Africa
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Graduated Sumo Cum Laude
  • GPA: 93%
  • Rectors Scholarship, 2023 from GISMA
  • Recipient of Valedictorian Award, 2023
  • Thesis Statement: Fintech, Blockchain and Social Impact

BSc (Hons) - Psychology

South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP)
  • Research Thesis with Distinction
  • GPA: 8 Distinctions

BA - Psychology & International Relations

University of Pretoria
01.2018 - 01.2020
Graduated with Distinction and Academic Honorary Colours

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Established a venture-backed company within 12 months of initial thesis concept.
  • Led integration across product, sales, and marketing disciplines.
  • Maintained platform leadership during capital raising, team building, and client onboarding.
  • Developed a donor and corporate partnership strategy aligning with ESG and SDG goals.

Timeline

Digital Transformation Consultant - OSO Innovation
01.2023 - Current
Co-Founder & CEO - MILLI (Pty) Ltd
11.2022 - Current
GISMA Business School - Master of Science, Leadership for Digital Transformation
04.2022 - 01.2023
University of Pretoria - BA, Psychology & International Relations
01.2018 - 01.2020
South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) - BSc (Hons), Psychology

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