Andrea Agathagelou is an entrepreneur and business owner/MD of My-Mode Manufacturing, (Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics). For over ten years he has been an involved, hands-on and active executive dealing with direct to consumer P2B and B2B sales, in multiple industries. These industries include cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, sanitation, tools, digital products, software and construction. In 2017 he established and also runs Launchit Studios in 3D Design and animation. Not only does he design and create his own products but he has clients situated around the world. He is a well-connected strategic thinker, and because he is an inventor himself, he maintains contact with and is aware of international trends in product development and innovation. He understands the invention process and what it takes to get a product licensed or onto the market. As such, he has sound advice to offer inventors and the III based on his business expertise and inventing experience.

For some 13 yeas prior to this Andrea had a high profile as a sought-after and successful Professional cricket player (Multiply Titans/Cape Cobras/Highveld Lions/Lancashire CCC/ Leicestershire CCC) but has since retired from the game, moved back to South Africa, and, having spent these past few years in Gauteng, has recently relocated to the Eastern Cape.

Andrea has recently been appointed an Executive Committee member of The Institute of Inventors and Innovators and also serves as a Panelist for Pitch-it to the Panel™ sessions.