Elevated Futures - Coaching & Consulting

Lead business development initiatives for international clients, focusing on market entry strategies and cross-border partnerships.
Design and implement customized business strategies that align client objectives with sustainable growth opportunities - small business development.
Executive-level coaching and corporate training on international business strategy and operations.

Founder Lead Consultant & Head Coach

Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik

Full Professor at the Faculty International Business.

Professor - International Business & Tourism Management 

Lauren Ugur CC

Provided consultancy to corporates, government bodies, and international organizations on strategic economic and social development, urban planning, and marketing.
Notable clients include the German Convention Bureau, Royal Caribbean Cruises, KfW Development Bank, UN-Habitat, and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).

Independent Development Consultant and Coach

International School of Management (ISM)

Courses taught (English and German):
- Tourism Management / Event Management
- Tourism Marketing / Event Marketing
- Tourism Markets and Policy
- Pricing and Revenue Management
- Quality Management and CRM
- Business Planning and Financial Management
- Market Research
- Intercultural Management
- Scientific Research / Academic writing

Professor Tourism and Event Management

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Consortium management for the Erasmus Mundus MSc programme "Mundus Urbano" in International Cooperation in Urban Development hosted by the TU Darmstadt in collaboration with three european partner universities. 

Key tasks:
- Consortium contract drafting and management
- Co-author and data collection for Erasmus Mundus renewal grant (approved, ca. €2,5 million)
- Management of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship application process, selection and awards
- EU annual technical and financial reporting 
- Lecturing

Consortium manager - Erasmus Mundus Master of Science International Cooperation in Urban Development

Entitled "Beyond the Pilot Project, towards broad-based integrated violence prevention in South Africa" 
this research focuses on the institutionalisation of integrated planning approaches for violence prevention and explores the question of transferability so as to conceptualise how successful pilot programmes may be scaled up beyond their initial sites of implementation.

Doctoral Researcher

I have been involved with the Erasmus Mundus funded International Masters Programme in International Cooperation and Urban Development since 2007, first as a student and from 2009 to 2011 as the programme manager. Overall this position encompassed many aspects related to the day-to-day management and overall strategic development of the programme. 

Main tasks included:
- Application and scholarship award management
- EU financial and technical annual report writing 
- European consortium partner/relationship management
- Strategic development and programme marketing 
- Curriculum planning and organisation of international guest lecturers
- Guest lecturer liaison

Programme manager - Erasmus Mundus Master of Science International Cooperation and Urban Development

I don’t fit neatly into a single box: academic, consultant, strategist.

What I bring is a perspective shaped by deep academic grounding (PhD in Sociology, MBA, MSc in International Cooperation and Urban Development) and over 15 years of experience bridging research, real-world strategy, and business operations.

I don’t teach by the book. I don’t consult from theory. I work at the intersection because today’s most pressing challenges don’t fit into boxes either. They require integrated, multidimensional thinking.

I’ve worked with corporate leaders, government institutions, entrepreneurs, and students to move beyond surface-level success. 

My focus? Making complex ideas actionable and helping people build businesses and careers that actually work, not just look good on paper.

How?

By asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and co-creating strategies that align with your goals, resources, and context. Whether in a boardroom or a classroom, my work is about clarity, alignment, and measurable progress.

As a Professor of International Business, I go beyond textbook theories guiding future leaders to navigate global markets, digital shifts, and social change with confidence and purpose.

In business, my approach is the same: clear, grounded, and forward-thinking. I’ve advised corporates, supported public sector innovation, and helped entrepreneurs define their direction and grow with purpose, without sacrificing profit.

I partner with:
➠ Corporate leaders ready to cut through the noise and lead meaningful innovation.
➠ Entrepreneurs seeking smart, scalable strategies and a business that reflects their values.
➠ Public sector teams needing fresh, actionable approaches to strategy and implementation.
➠ Students and professionals ready to lead with purpose in a complex, global economy.

Challenging the status quo isn’t about being edgy. It’s about designing something better intentionally and with impact. It’s about creating progress through sharper thinking, stronger systems, and more courageous leadership.

Curious about a different way to lead and grow?
Let’s connect. I’d love to hear what you're working on.

Dr. Lauren Uğur, PhD, MBA🧩

lookfindr

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Colabz-MEA

Co-Founder

Clakett

Private Investor

Clakett is a Social Platform for filmmakers, Facilitating  the journey for them to achieve collaborations with their fellow filmmakers, helping them find shooting equipment and Shooting locations.
One stop shop for all your filmmaking needs!

Clakett is a smart-phone social App and online media production house.

On Clakett platform, all industry professionals and young talents (actors, photographers, models, producers, writers, editors, cinematographers, make-up artists, musicians, directors...etc.) can come together to connect, collaborate, share experiences and resources. Clakett makes it easier to connect with like-minded peers, to work on the right project, that suits their goals, budgets, production needs, and above all, their passion for art!

Emirates

Guide and assist for safety and comfort to passengers 
Always conduct safety check before flight
Greet and communicate with customers
Present emergency equipment and give instructions to passengers on how to use this equipment
Monitor, manage and secure the cabin 
Adhere to all aviation rules and regulations 
Assist passengers and cabin crew during emergency situations
Provide help to passengers with special needs (children, disabled persons, elders etc)
Prepare and submit reports on flight incidents

Senior Steward

Vodafone International Services (VIS)

Knowledge Base created to help achieve below points, updated monthly and used by over 100+ Representatives
• Filling in knowledge gaps across the floor on both product knowledge and system/tools
• Communicating product knowledge updates to the teams
• Running a weekly/ monthly analysis on the Call Drivers in our queue and communicate the outcome to the client with recommendations that would help reduce certain queries, reduce and eliminate issues that cause dissatisfaction to customers
• Run a monthly NPS analysis highlighting the major issues that are impacting the customers’ experience in terms of (Products, IVR, long Hold, system outages…etc.)
• Communicate the result of the analysis to the client with solutions/Recommendations
• Use the outcome of this report to develop gaps (Knowledge or Soft Skills) to advisors to help increase their NPS
• Generate and send a weekly report to all Sales touch points that includes issues that impact a wide range of customers and can be eliminated easily

Subject Matter Expert

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC

Welcome and greet guests
Answer and direct incoming calls
Inform guests of hotel rates and services
Make and confirm reservations for guests
Ensure proper room allocation
Register and check guests in
Confirm relevant guest information
Verify guest's payment method
Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization
Issue room keys and direct guests to their rooms
Maintain clear and accurate records of guest room bookings
Compute all guest billings, accurately post charges to guest rooms and house accounts
Receive and transmit messages for guests
Retrieve mail, packages and documents such as faxes for guests
Listen and respond to guest queries and requests both in-person and by phone
Provide accurate information about local attractions and services
Liaise with necessary staff including housekeeping and maintenance to address any problems or complaints made by guests
Complete and maintain any incident reports, daily activity reports or other reports requested by management
Manage conference room bookings and scheduling
Close guest accounts and check guests out
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check-out process
Process accurate payment of guest accounts
Inform housekeeping when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning
Monitor visitors to the hotel
Enforce rules and policies of the hotel
Maintain an orderly front desk and reception area

Front Desk Staff

Bavarian Auto Group

After Sales Representative

Ahmed Mohsen is a Digital Marketing expert who helps business owners increase their leads and sales online. He has a passion for software development, which he pursues in his free time. Ahmed also loves playing Tennis on his days off!

His favorite tennis player is Roger Federer, who inspires him to be the best version of himself in all aspects of life.

He’s an entrepreneur with over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, Content Creation, SEO/SEM, lead generation and analytics. His expertise lies in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) management, conversion rate optimization (CRO), content creation to generate leads for website visitors as well as Social Media Management and Marketing to acquire new customers.

Currently he's the CEO and Co-Founder of Colabz.

Colabz is a digital marketing agency that specializes in online business growth. We are a team of professionals who understand the importance of generating new leads and increasing sales for your business. With Colabz, you will experience increased web traffic, higher conversion rates, more social media followers, better SEO ratings and decreased costs with our customized solutions to help grow your online presence.

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