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I am Eric.

I work with people and companies who want to build something real.

My focus is on connecting businesses across regions, building networks, and creating trust between markets. I spend most of my time helping ideas move between Slovenia, the U.S., and the UAE, finding common ground, shared goals, and ways to make things work on both sides.

About

Eric Hensel — profile

I’m American, based in Slovenia, with long experience working in the Middle East and the U.S. My background is in finance, sustainability, and technology. Over the years I’ve built and led companies, worked with governments, and advised founders on how to grow and operate across markets.

I prefer clear goals, practical steps, and partnerships built on trust. Outside of work, I spend time with my family and in nature.

Finance Sustainability Technology Cross-border Growth Partnerships

What I Do

Enter new markets & connect locally

Open doors, represent you abroad, and build trusted relationships on the ground.

Build structures for growth & investment

From operating models to investment readiness and governance that scales.

Shape tech × sustainability projects

Practical initiatives where technology creates measurable, real-world value.

Develop housing, research & sports initiatives

Programs that support communities and long-term wellbeing.

Approach: listen → understand the objective → move toward results that hold up over time.

Projects

Sustainable Square

A GRI & SROI specialist driving impact investment with governments, private sector, non-profits, and foundations.

GRI SROI Impact
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TIKL

Student living platform focused on value, simplicity, and transparency for students and investors.

Student Life Housing Platform
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How I Work

Hi, I’m Eric. I’m an American entrepreneur who’s spent most of my life starting and supporting businesses across different regions. I’ve worked with governments, multinationals, and non-profits, mainly out of Dubai, with projects across Africa and Asia. A few years ago, I moved my base to Slovenia, and I see many European companies view the U.S. market with uncertainty and hesitation.

That’s where I come in. I act as a bridge with perspective from both sides (and beyond), can represent you abroad, and help shape how your business connects, grows, or learns from other markets. I’ve been doing this quietly for years and now open it to others who see a real, shared purpose in working together.

  1. We start with a short conversation to understand what you’re trying to do.
  2. If there’s a fit, we spend a few hours defining what makes sense and what doesn’t.
  3. We agree on a small, clear scope with real next steps.
  4. I help you test, connect, or explore that plan directly, efficiently, and personally.

The goal is to empower you to move forward on your own once the foundation is set. This isn’t a full-time consultancy or a sales pitch — it’s a way to share what I’ve learned and make myself useful to people and markets ready to move with confidence.

My focus is on strengthening European companies across frontier tech, sustainability, and heavy industries — and partnering globally to find answers by sharing and trusting one another.

Blog & Insights

Building Bridges Between Markets

Oct 2025 read Impact

Markets trust action, not slides. A clear scope, a tested path, and the right people on the ground beat long decks every time…

Real progress comes from pairing small validated steps with partners who carry weight locally. That’s how we de-risk cross-border work and earn long-term trust.

Measuring What Matters (GRI & SROI)

Oct 2025 read Impact

Use measurement to make decisions, not brochures. Define outcomes, gather evidence, and adjust with transparency…

Evaluation done right clarifies where to invest, what to scale, and what to sunset — with stakeholders aligned.

Execution Over Theater

Oct 2025 read AI

A lean implementation team with access to global specialists outperforms bloated structures…

Define outcomes first, scope to constraints, and keep incentives aligned. Simple, durable, and repeatable.

Let’s Connect

If you’re working on something that could connect across markets or if you see the potential to collaborate, reach out. I’m open to practical partnerships that create value. So let’s talk.

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