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MILAN

MILAN BRANCH

Dawn Advisory was founded in February 2018 by three students from Bocconi University: Till Hoelzer, Fynn Brinkmann and Yujie Chuah. Passionate about startups and technology, they saw the potential of students in providing business insights to startup founders and thus decided to bridge the gap between university talent and early stage startups.

 

As of September 2025, the Bocconi Branch has 45 members and is currently in recruitment session. This branch completes five projects every semester is teams of 3-5 consultants each with their respective project manager.

This branch organizes many social events for its members with the intention of building a well-knit, collaborative community!

CONTACT

Client inquiries:

as.dawnadvisory@unibocconi.it

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THE BOARD

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DANILO KONJEVIC

President - Joined Dawn in 2025

Danilo is President of Dawn Advisory, responsible for overseeing all client projects, from shaping project objectives to guiding consultants and project managers throughout their work. He ensures that deliverables are of the highest quality, supports teams in their problem-solving, and maintains close relationships with clients to create lasting impact. Before stepping into this role, he contributed to Dawn as a Project Manager and Consulting Associate.

He is particularly interested in strategy, international management, and helping early-stage startups scale and navigate organisational challenges. His main goal within Dawn is to strengthen project quality and expand cross-branch collaboration, creating an environment where consultants can learn, grow, and deliver meaningful impact to clients.

 

Danilo is a second-year student in the CEMS Master's in International Management programme at Bocconi University. Originally from Montenegro, he speaks Montenegrin, English, Italian, and French.

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ANTONI PODKAŃSKI

Vice President - joined Dawn in 2024

Antoni is a second-year Bachelor's student in International Economics and Finance from Poland. He joined Dawn in his first semester as a Consultant and member of the Operations Department, quickly demonstrating a strong commitment to the organization. In his following semester, he was appointed Director of Operations, where he focused on strengthening internal processes and improving team coordination. He now serves as Vice President.

In his role as Vice President, Antoni works closely with the President to oversee Dawn’s strategic direction and internal operations. He is particularly dedicated to enhancing the association’s internal structure, ensuring efficient collaboration across departments, and fostering a positive and supportive environment for all members. He believes that a strong organizational foundation goes hand in hand with a great team spirit.

Outside of Dawn, Antoni enjoys running, mountaineering, and freeride skiing, activities that reflect his drive, resilience, and appreciation for challenge. His vision for Dawn is to build a cohesive, high-performing team that delivers world-class consulting services while cultivating meaningful, long-lasting connections within the community.

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JIYA GUPTA

Head of Marketing - Joined Dawn in 2025

As Director of Marketing, Jiya leads Dawn Advisory's branding, communications, and external outreach, building a compelling and consistent presence across platforms. She brings a blend of creative thinking and strategic rigour — shaped by consulting engagements across Japan, Mexico, and the US, marketing and growth work with early-stage AI and tech startups, and founding her own sustainable apparel brand.

Having lived and studied across three continents, Jiya knows how to connect with diverse audiences and translate big ideas into tangible impact. She is currently a junior in the World Bachelor in Business programme — a highly selective triple degree across USC, HKUST, and Bocconi, taken by only 45 students globally each year — and is now based in Milan for her junior year.

For Jiya, great work is like great food: it all comes down to the right mix of creativity, passion, and heart.

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JONÁŠ MACHUREK

Head of Human Resources - joined Dawn in 2024

Equipped with experience as a HR associate from a previous semester, Jonas is responsible for staffing members into projects and onboarding of new members. His vision is to maintain a professionally organized work culture to ensure the prestige and professionality of Dawn Advisory.

 

He is a student with practical experience in investment management and financial services. At EY, contributed to fund cost analysis and regulatory research. At J&T Bank, supported portfolio valuation and market research for their investment fund. Skilled in financial analysis, regulation, and structured problem-solving, he is trying to bring a systematic and organized approach with him to Dawn Advisory.

 

Jonas is a second year student of the International Management and Economics programme at Bocconi University. In his free time, he loves photography, hiking and as a proper Czech, good beer.

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GAURI GUPTA

Head of Relations and Careers - joined Dawn in 2023

As Head of Careers & Relations, Gauri is responsible for building and maintaining Dawn Advisory's network of alumni, partners, and industry connections. She works to create meaningful opportunities for members by bridging the gap between the association and the professional world — from facilitating alumni engagement to developing relationships that support members' career growth.

Gauri joined Dawn in 2023 as a Consultant, later becoming a Project Manager and progressing through the Consulting Department from Associate to Director, before serving as Vice President and stepping into her current role.

Beyond Dawn, she has pursued her interest in markets through a trading internship at Goldman Sachs and Dare, gaining experience across derivatives, credit, and equity products. She is currently a Bachelor's student in International Economics and Management at Bocconi University.

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RIYA SHAHARKAR

Head of Operations - joined Dawn in 2024

As Director of Operations, Riya is responsible for Dawn Advisory's internal matters, including organising events and overseeing the association's compliance with university administration. Her goal is to ensure Dawn runs smoothly and efficiently, creating a strong foundation for the team to deliver meaningful work.

Riya is a student in Economics and Computer Science at Bocconi University, and works as a Research Assistant in Behavioural Finance alongside her studies.

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JULIANNA BALÀZS

Head of Consulting - joined Dawn in 2024

As Head of Consulting, Julianna is responsible for overseeing all client projects, from shaping project objectives to guiding consultants and project managers throughout their work. She ensures that deliverables are of the highest quality, supports teams in their problem-solving, and maintains close relationships with clients to create lasting impact.

 

Julianna is a student in Economics and Finance at Bocconi University, and brings valuable industry experience as a Visiting Associate at BCG.

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