Zoran Hajnal

Co-Owner of Fox in a Box ๐ŸฆŠ I Business development @ Lodestar Group

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

About

My professional background is a colorful one. After graduating from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, I started my career in the family business, working in the hospitality industry. A couple of years into my career, I finished my MBA studies as a scholarship winner (graduated top 5%). From there, I gathered extensive experience managing operations in the Fin-tech sector, IT SaaS company, and lately an international franchising business- Fox in a Box, with locations spanning over 25 countries across 4 continents. This unique diversity of experience across different industries enabled me to acquire a unique perspective on growing businesses in multiple countries, facing very different views on how a business should be run. I look forward to helping my clients through Lodestar Group, in facing difficult issues on operations, growth, and business strategy. I am proficient in operations management, business development, due diligence analytics, and finance. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as staying on top of the latest trends in technology, games, and global trends

Experience

  • Business Development Manager at Lodestar
    Feb 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs 6 mos

    Lodestar Group is an accelerator working with video game and technology companies, helping them to grow, scale, develop and implement fundraising and exit plans. We developed a framework that provides a clear path to tackle each stage of the business cycle, with plans tailored to achieve strategic goals, accelerate business growth and move companies forward.

  • Chief Service Officer I Co-Owner at Fox in a Box
    Aug 2019 - Present ยท 7 yrs

    Fox in a Box is an international franchise network of room escape games, led by a group of enthusiastic people. The company was founded back in 2013. Today we successfully operate on 4 continents (Europe, United States of America, Asia and Australia), with 24 locations. So, what is Room Escape? Fox in a Box Room Escape is a real-life escape game designed for small groups of 2 to 6 people. The courses consist of rooms with a specific theme and objective. The players have to work together using their skill and logic to reach the end goal of the room within a 60 minute time limit.

  • Project & Business Development Manager at Vega IT Sourcing
    Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 ยท 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Developing new business using cold emailing, client visits, past relationships and social networking via LinkedIn and group meetings. - Utilising a number of sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lemlist, Crunchbase, Lusha and SalesForce to manage pipeline - Researching, tracking and analysing new business opportunities - Developing long-lasting client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships

  • Business Development Manager at Assistive Technology GmbH
    Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 ยท 2 yrs 1 mo

    * Developing and executing the business development strategy for AT. * Implementing ABS best practices, leveraging events and tradeshows, * I support and lead the targeting, planning, positioning, and execution of business development efforts as necessary to provide the best probability of success and client acquisition * Managing day to day business development process, set appropriate KPI`s * Work directly with the senior management team to shape strategies for driving sustainable business growth * Plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels * Support Business Development efforts by attending industry conferences and events * Conducting weekly forecast meetings & one-on-one reviews with direct reports * Reporting on all aspects of the business to senior sales management

  • Operations Manager at Wolf & Wolf Technologies
    Mar 2015 - Oct 2016 ยท 1 yr 8 mos

    -oversight of the software development process -providing dynamic staff leadership, -creation of strategic business systems and initiatives that will increase company efficiency, product retention, and drive revenue.