Today we’d like to introduce you to Tina Djenge.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My entrepreneurial journey traces its roots back to my childhood in Serbia when I discovered that routine choices left me unfulfilled. I realized that excitement and value creation came from creating better alternatives. Through crafting and selling clothes and other items, I learned that resourcefulness and creativity hold the key to solving everyday challenges. Resilience, cultivated in a war-torn country, also played a pivotal role in my growth.
I realized that success requires smart work and preparation. After moving to the U.S., I earned two degrees in engineering and business, built a strong global network, and established a stable financial foundation with my early corporate career. With this right base, I transitioned into building tech startups full-time.
Over the last five years, I co-founded two analytical startups with now close friends and former classmates from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Our first venture had its share of challenges, but those lessons paved the way for our exciting second startup, Alpha Trend, which is thriving thanks to what we learned from the first.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but in reality, it’s an exceptionally challenging and unpredictable journey. It’s far more difficult and enduring than most people initially believe. The combination of excitement, hard work, team challenges, rejections, and failures make it a vulnerable path. The superpower of entrepreneurs when they’re starting off is that they do not know how difficult this journey actually is, and this allows them to have the ability to embrace the unknown.
Our first company was founded with the expectation of a quick and profitable exit. However, market turbulence, including COVID disruptions and a financial bear market, forced us to pivot and start a second company. When market adoption is not working or market conditions change, it’s important to act fast. The pivots in our business models and industries were critical for our growth and the growth of our revenues while creating solutions to our customer’s newly created needs.
Success is heavily reliant on the people you surround yourself with. Our strong team, advisors, and investors provided the support and safety net we needed to keep moving forward, even when the ground beneath us is seemingly shifting.
We’ve been impressed with Alpha Trend, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At Alpha Trend, our mission is to empower organizations across various sectors, including sports, entertainment, healthcare, and finance, to generate new revenue streams by quickly adopting blockchain and AI technologies. We specialize in facilitating the creation of digital products and currencies, helping our clients capture more customer data while building a highly engaged user base, ultimately leading to increased profitability.
What sets us apart is our customer-centric approach. We address the specific challenges our clients face, such as limited audience reach or stagnant revenues. We achieve this through leveraging the benefits of smart contracts and blockchain and also through newly created data formatted and interpreted through robust artificial intelligence models. It’s important to note, however, that the beauty of our service is that neither our clients nor their customers need to understand the technical details. With user-friendly no-code dashboards, they can set up digital storefronts and launch digital products in under 10 minutes.
If you’re seeking innovative ways to connect with tech enthusiasts and grow your business, don’t let terms like blockchain or AI overwhelm you. You don’t need to be tech-savvy; it’s as user-friendly as setting up a website without needing to know code.
Any big plans?
Alpha Trend is currently onboarding significant clients, marking our entry into new industries. We’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to gain insights into industry-specific challenges, which will allow us to streamline technology adoption and enhance profitability. Our core mission remains centered on solving our customers’ problems, followed by continuous innovation to make the process as smooth and effortless as possible. We’re excited about the journey ahead and remain committed to our customer-centric approach.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.alphatrend.ai
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/alphatrendai
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphatrend/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alphatrendai
- Other: https://medium.com/alphatrend
