Andrea Solomonidou is a dynamic entrepreneur and strategist with over a decade of experience

founding and leading ventures across media, communications, real estate, and civic innovation.

She is the Co-Founder and COO of Black Lemon Projects, a creative production house that

blends visual storytelling with digital strategy, and the Managing Director of Cubik-S

Communications, a company acquired by Giraffes in the Kitchen in 2018. Her entrepreneurial

journey began in 2012 with Incubo Strategies, where she developed investment strategies for

urban and real estate projects. Andrea’s leadership has helped shape campaigns and brands

for major clients including Philip Morris, Wizz Air, and Coral, and she remains an active force in

projects at the intersection of innovation and public impact.

Beyond her business ventures, Andrea is a founding member of Cypriot Enterprise Link, a

pivotal network that catalyzed the local startup ecosystem through projects like Hack Cyprus

and Insights Conference. She is a passionate advocate for community-led development, having

co-founded multiple social impact initiatives such as 180moires and The Fysco Project. A YTILI

Fellow and Global Shaper alumna, Andrea is recognized globally for her thought leadership on

entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of work—frequently invited to speak at international

forums including TEDx, INNOVEIT, and the Asia Europe Foundation. With an MBA and a

diverse academic background from institutions like Berklee College and the Royal College of

Music, she brings both creative flair and strategic depth to every venture she leads.