Janko Milunovic

I’ve spent the past decade building venture scale companies and helping startups grow—from the chaos of zero-to-one to the discipline of raising capital and operating at scale. Along the way, I became a 3x founder with one exit, ran an accelerator, and spent four years as a mentor at 500 Global (20+ programs). After years in venture capital and scaling startups, my new work shifts toward something more grounded: helping everyday people start real small businesses with the support of AI and human mentorship. The mission is simple—create independence, open new paths outside the corporate maze, and make entrepreneurship accessible to anyone. I’m most energized by meaningful innovation: clean tech, deep tech, and solutions that improve the way we live. Outside of work, I am an adventurer, and retired psychonaut who is deeply devoted to exploring the nature of mind and consciousness. My passion in life is to contemplate about at the nature of the universe. Exploring science, and mysticism, as something to practice and experience, not merely debate. Former basketball player, skydiver, and lifelong music lover. I split my life between the forests and mountains of California and Spain. oneday+2

He is an experienced mentor and investor, serving as an Entrepreneur-in-residence and Mentor at 500 Global and Oneday. In these roles, he advises founders on pitching, fundraising, and wellness, and has supported over 30 startups in securing significant funding, having also invested in 20 companies as an accelerator operator. oneday+1

Milunovic has held leadership positions across diverse industries, including Interim Chief Operations Officer and Chief of Staff at P1 Fuels, Chief Executive Officer at Ethos, Chief Operations Officer at Startupbootcamp, and Chief Revenue Officer at Payment24. His career also includes roles at The World Bank and Sberbank, showcasing a broad range of operational and strategic experience. oneday+3

He is a prolific writer on Medium, sharing insights on venture capital, startup challenges, and entrepreneurial truth. His writings cover topics like securing VC investment, effective investor communication, and the importance of authenticity for founders, reflecting his deep engagement with the startup ecosystem. medium+2

Beyond his professional endeavors, Janko is an active skydiver, a former basketball player, and a music enthusiast. He is also drawn to the exploration of consciousness and leading-edge ideas, as expressed in his Medium profile, indicating a curious and unconventional personal philosophy. hospitalitynet+2