Gilad Krein’s journey with digital marketing was driven by a deep fascination with how technology revolutionizes the way people connect and grow businesses.
Inspired by the power of storytelling, as well as by the way data-driven strategies transform brands and drive impact, Krein has found satisfaction in not just creating value for his clients, but also in understanding market trends and identifying opportunities for growth.
Building businesses from the ground up
Krein is clear when he says that he had no funds to begin his entrepreneurial journey. What drove him instead was his passion to not just help brands succeed, but help them understand how they succeeded while driving measurable impacts.
“I wanted to empower other founders who share the same vision and determination I had when I started,” Krein says. “I’m inspired by the opportunity to support businesses.”
Over time, Krein’s goals would evolve, and he would transition into the world of investing, which would challenge his skill set and shape his ambitions for the future..
“Building my business from the ground up taught me the importance of adaptability, creativity, and leveraging data to drive results,” Krein states. “I’ve been in the trenches, navigating the ever-changing digital landscape, which gives me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that businesses face today.”
What sets Krein apart from others in his industry is his blend of hands-on experience as a digital marketing entrepreneur and his role as an investor.
A unique perspective
Krein’s experience as an investor gives him a unique perspective. When working with clients, he doesn’t look solely at the numbers, but evaluates the potential of a business through what he describes as the “lens of a marketing and entrepreneur.”
“I understand what it takes to scale a business, build a brand, and craft strategies that resonate with audiences,” Krein says. “This dual perspective allows me to offer practical insights and support to the businesses I invest in, ensuring they’re equipped to thrive in both the short and long term”
His first investment in the Middle East
Krein’s first investment in the Middle East is with the Ant Middleton brand. As a British adventurer and television technology known for SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4 in the UK, Middleton is a multifaceted person who not only works as a speaker, but also as an author and television host.
Through his partnership with Ant Middleton, Krein aims to help enhance the SAS franchise through feature events.
A focus on helping others
Krein says that his main goal in helping aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses is to give back to them through not just investing, but by giving advice along the way. By utilizing his capabilities in the world of technology, and as an entrepreneur, Krein wants brands and businesses to be equipped to handle the myriad of challenges that business people face.
With an aim to invest in more businesses and help them grow into something substantial, Krein shares that he is currently building a core team of advisors, and working to give people the spring start that he never had in the process.
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