Nipoon Kalam

Founder of Lilablatt | Strategic Partnership Officer at Universal VC | Business Development Director at Tradexpert360 | Helping SMEs Go Digital | Partnerships & Growth

Germany

About

I am a business developer and entrepreneur with international experience in sales, logistics, and B2B services. As Strategic Partnership Officer at Universal VC (UAE), I work on connecting startups, accelerators, and investors across the MENA–EU corridor. As the founder of Lilablatt, I am building a sustainable vegan food and beverage project with a digital approach, specializing in mobile coffee and fruit sales. I am passionate about bringing together great products, sustainable practices, and smart business thinking. Let’s connect if you want to exchange ideas, explore partnerships, or simply share thoughts on food, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

Experience

  • Strategic Partnership Officer at Universal Asset Management
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Leading strategic partnerships and venture initiatives under the Universal VC portfolio. Responsible for identifying high-potential startups, structuring co-investment frameworks, and building collaborations with global accelerators, incubators, and corporate partners.

  • Founder at Lilablatt
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Building Lilablatt, a sustainable vegan food and beverage project focused on mobile coffee and fruit sales with a digital approach. Currently in the pre-operational phase: preparing the business launch, developing partnerships, and setting up operational processes.

  • Director of Business Development at Tradexpert360
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Leading B2B lead generation in the textile sector between Bangladesh and Europe. Building international partnerships, developing sales strategies, and expanding the customer network.

  • Core Customer Support at Georg Ziegler Fruchtimport & Großhandel
    Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Support and consulting for key accounts with high revenue volume. Individual product recommendations, order coordination, arranging delivery to customers, pricing, and customer retention.

  • Lager- und Logistikfachkraft at ebl-naturkost GmbH & Co. KG
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2023 · 7 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for goods receipt, picking, packing, and shipping. Handling returns, inventory accuracy, quality control, and training of new employees.