Future Talks Cyprus

Democratizing Upskilling for the AI Economy

Future Talks

Before turning 35, Mariano Kostelec had already built an impressive entrepreneurial portfolio. He helped lead Groupon's Asian expansion, co-founded Uniplaces (raising over $25M), and launched StudentFinance, revolutionizing career development for the AI era. StudentFinance, with over $50 million in funding, democratizes access to upskilling through innovative financing, making cutting-edge education accessible to all. Now based in Cyprus, Mariano's journey epitomizes adaptability in today's evolving job market. Explore his vision for universal upskilling in the latest Future Talks with Michael Tyrimos.