Vela Georgiev is an engineer, operator, and martial artist committed to creating positive impact through sustainable practices, innovation, and operational excellence. As COO & Operating Partner at Tenacious Ventures, Australia's first agtech venture firm, Vela leverages her operational expertise to drive strategic initiatives, deliver value to investors and portfolio companies, and advance a sustainable, resilient agri-food system.

With over two decades of experience, Vela has a proven track record of helping businesses and entrepreneurs scale successfully and sustainably. Her accomplishments include commercialising award-winning world-first technologies, transitioning complex hardware products from pre-production to full-scale offshore manufacturing, and establishing operational frameworks that power venture capital firms.

Beyond operations, Vela has created founder-focused programs, led international hardware innovation tours, and co-produced the 17-episode YouTube docu-series HardworX Shenzhen Innovation Tour 2017. Her leadership extends to public commitments in ESG practices and equity initiatives and championing diversity, inclusion, and STEM—including developing immersive STEM programs to inspire future generations.

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HardworX offers a curated collection of insights and resources at the intersection of hardware innovation, venture capital, fund operations, and personal development.

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Vela's blog delves into venture capital, fund operations, and personal growth, sharing transformative moments, lessons learned, and strategies to help others navigate their own journeys. ​​For dedicated hardware-related resources and insights, explore this resource page.