Nadia Garfunkel

Based in Paris — working globally

About
Nadia Garfunkel

I live and work in Paris as a university educator.

With a background spanning tech startups, humanitarian organizations, and academic institutions across three continents, I bring a global perspective and practical approach to every project. I aim to inspire inclusivity and the embracing of novelty. Read my article on innovative pedagogy.

I'm open to opportunities in marketing & sales, venture development, and education innovation.

Outside of work, you might catch me on a run or enjoying emerging artists at Paris' best music venues.

Education MA, Columbia University
BA, McGill University
Languages English (native)
Mandarin Chinese (native)
French (B1)
Status US citizen, French resident
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Services

Teaching & Speaking

  • Full-funnel marketing and sales
  • Entrepreneurship and strategy
  • Business English and TOEIC prep

Consulting

  • Branding & campaign planning
  • Content development & PR
  • Copywriting & social media ads

Advising & Mentoring

  • Career guidance and CV-building
  • Networking best practices
  • Start-up development
Teaching & Speaking
9.6/10 Albert School
19.4/20 EPF Engineering School

From students

“It's my year 5 of studying Marketing and I never attended a course as concrete as this one.”
“Best teacher I've had in 4 years!”
“Every Monday morning I was happy to start the week with this class.”
“...it genuinely changed the way I think.”
“Elle a une approche hors norme et nous a donné un défi toute l'année.”
“What I appreciated most was how the course didn't just focus on technical marketing skills, but also highlighted the importance of mindset and strategic thinking. My biggest takeaway is that marketing is not just about tools or techniques—it's fundamentally about understanding people, context, and how to think critically and creatively.”

Guest speaking

Lund University VentureLab keynote
Lund University — VentureLab

The Future of Education

Annual competition keynote View on LinkedIn →
Hyper Island Stockholm guest lecture
Hyper Island — Stockholm

Creating a Social Impact Venture

Guest lecture View on LinkedIn →
HolonIQ Global Impact Summit Stockholm
HolonIQ Summit — Stockholm

Education Through Play

Panel appearance View on LinkedIn →
Mentorship

A previous intern at imagi reflected: “Nadia is an incredibly charismatic and nurturing leader… By the end of my internship, I felt I had acquired many transferrable skills and grew immensely as a direct result of her mentoring.”

Direct references available upon request.

Contact

Let's connect.

I typically reply within 2 working days.

To set up a call, share your availabilities and I'll send a Google Meet link.