Blerina Sanocki

Founder & CEO @ TideBorn Capital | Strategic Growth Advisor & Startup Investor | Ex-Google I’m an early-stage investor and strategic growth partner helping AI and emerging tech startups scale smarter. After 14+ years at Google leading global partnerships, product innovation, and billion-dollar incentive programs, I launched TideBorn Capital to bridge startup agility with enterprise expertise—driving go-to-market clarity, high-impact partnerships, and sustainable growth. My work blends strategic rigor with founder empathy. I’ve architected multi-year, multi-billion-dollar deals, invested in diverse founders through Portfolia and The Bond Fund, and advised teams on everything from platform design to fundraising. Whether I’m helping a founder close their first strategic partnership or guiding a scale-up through global expansion, I’m focused on unlocking both growth and resilience. If it involves AI, partnerships, or building inclusive innovation ecosystems—I’m in. What I Offer on Hubble ✅ Early-stage investing in AI & emerging tech ✅ Strategic partnerships & ecosystem design ✅ Go-to-market & fundraising strategy for startups ✅ Global business development & commercial growth ✅ Founder mentorship with a focus on inclusive innovation Background & Highlights ✅ Founder & CEO, TideBorn Capital – strategic advisory for AI & emerging tech startups and mid-size businesses ✅ Seed and Pre-Seed investor via: The Bond Fund and Portfolia.co ✅ 14+ years at Google leading global partnerships & product strategy ✅ Harvard-trained negotiator with an MBA in Finance from Golden Gate University ✅ Executive education from University of Chicago Booth and UC Berkeley ✅ Recognized as top 5% performer in Google's Management Acceleration Program with certified coaching expertise in Positive Intelligence ✅ Fluent in English, French, Italian, Albanian, and Greek Whether you’re raising your first round, building strategic alliances, or scaling globally, I can help you grow with clarity, purpose, and momentum.