Experience

NO BLINK | Group

• Bulgaria
• Holding Companies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer & Partner

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Group of companies in movie production and film distribution based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Providing a full range of services in creating and promoting quality titles that inspire, connect and provoke. With more than 25 films produced, a number of movies distributed, operating the biggest streaming platform in the region, and venturing local digital media dedicated to art and cinema. Founded and managed by a team of top professionals, developed by talented experts and a wide portfolio of partners. Combining a sustainable approach to business with passion for art which does not allow you to even blink – NO BLINK.



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• Bulgaria
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  Venture Accelerator Management Consulting Strategy, digital transformation, corporate finance & planning, product development, marketing, business development, KPIs & reporting to entrepreneurs at different verticals ventures including fintech, manufacturing, transport & logistics, cleaning services. M&A Advisory on different business combinations at ICT sector mainly. Funding Consulting on investment readiness & fund raising for startups & growth stage ventures – debt, equity, grants, mezzanine, convertible note, SAFEs, crowdfunding, ICO/IEO/IDO. Academy Organizer, tutor, lecturer and mentor at different formats - London Royal Academy of Engineering, Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Program, Top Class management studies program of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development, New Bulgarian University, UNIBIT etc. Previously known as Clarion Ventures.



dsk Ventures

• Bulgaria
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Innovation service provider and new ventures builder. Phygital services in smart city, fintech, e-commerce, travel and entertainment for individuals and business. Subsidiary and operator of non-core banking services of dsk Bank, part of otp Group. Innovation service provider and new ventures builder. Phygital services in smart city, fintech, e-commerce, travel and entertainment for individuals and business. Subsidiary and operator of non-core banking services of dsk Bank, part of otp Group.



Sofia Angels Ventures

• Bulgaria
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Capital Investor

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

  € 13 million venture capital fund backed up by the European Investment Fund to co-invest alongside angels, family offices and other private investors and funds. Focused on technology startups at pre-seed & seed stage from Europe. Supported by InnovFin Equity, with the financial backing of the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) set up under the Investment Plan for Europe. The purpose of EFSI is to help support financing and implementing productive investments in the European Union and to ensure increased access to financing.



Prospect Capital

• Sofia, Bulgaria

• General Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Venture debt - bridge loan, mortgage credit, revenue-based financing. Licensed financial institution. Part of MFG. Venture debt - bridge loan, mortgage credit, revenue-based financing. Licensed financial institution. Part of MFG.



HB Steel

• Bulgaria
• Building Materials

• Partner & Non-Executive Director

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2021

  Group of companies specialized in construction, rebar fabrication, trade in metals, production of steel elements & transport. Group of companies specialized in construction, rebar fabrication, trade in metals, production of steel elements & transport.



ladger

• Bulgaria
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2020

  Software development company and integrator of web-based ERP system (Impero) more than 20 installations with 3500+ users, platform for development of web-based business applications (Elements), Mobile Applications, Custom software, Blockchain Dapps, IT Consultancy. 100+ international and local clients. ISO 9001:2008 certified. Microsoft Certified Partner since 2003. BASSCOM member.

• Founder, Executive Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2009

  Software development company and integrator of web-based ERP system (Impero) more than 20 installations with 3500+ users, platform for development of web-based business applications (Elements), Mobile Applications, Custom software, Blockchain Dapps, IT Consultancy. 100+ international and local clients. ISO 9001:2008 certified. Microsoft Certified Partner since 2003. BASSCOM member.



TIDIT.BG

• Bulgaria
• Information Services

• Founder & CEO

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2018

  Innovative digital services provider. Virtual money platform (Medal), Mobile, online and location-based advertising (TIDIT Ads), Platform for consumer behavior analysis (TIDIT Insights), e-commerce services. All services based on single sign-in profile for individuals, companies & NGO customers, partners & developers (TIDIT ID), upgraded to certification service. Medal - virtual money omnichannel platform, based on mobile wallet (iOS, Android, Windows) allowing individuals and their families to earn & spend medals (pegged to BGN/EUR) from different consumer events such as purchase, utility payment, check-in, service subscription, reference etc., among wide merchant network at mobile, online, in-person and by phone environments. Implemented full-scale virtual payment system - central bank (issuing/burning currency), operator of payment system (transactions clearing & settlement), trade banks (payment accounts management) and payment processor (payment interface). Dedicated partner network platform for business partners and developers. Integrated as plug-in payment method at top 10 e-commerce platforms and POS systems, launched 6 self-care portals and 2 mobile applications for business and individual customers, number of product web sites, e-commerce portal, 200+ omnichannel use cases, 3.5M+ lines software development code, full-scale self-care help center, state-of-art legal model, employees option pool program, national marketing & PR communication campaigns. Prepared international ICO campaign on crypto-fiat / proof-of-shopping / stable coin model over Ethereum network and electronic money licensed operator. First place award on eCommerce Congress 2017 in category Online Startup.



SEP Bulgaria Inc.

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2011 - Oct 2012

  System for Electronic Payments (SEP) - licensed operator of payment system for mobile and online payments, Licensed certification services provider, provider of value-added services. Integrated with seven major trade banks and the two mobile network operators. Backed by public venture capital fund listed on Bulgarian Stock Exchange. System for Electronic Payments (SEP) - licensed operator of payment system for mobile and online payments, Licensed certification services provider, provider of value-added services. Integrated with seven major trade banks and the two mobile network operators. Backed by public venture capital fund listed on Bulgarian Stock Exchange.



Calipers

• Bulgaria
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board & Founder

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2012

  Digital marketing agency providing Marketing Strategy, Design, Web Development, Online Marketing, Internet Advertising services. Among leading digital agencies on Bulgarian market. Winner of number local and international awards. Chairman of Bulgarian Web Association for two mandates. Digital marketing agency providing Marketing Strategy, Design, Web Development, Online Marketing, Internet Advertising services. Among leading digital agencies on Bulgarian market. Winner of number local and international awards. Chairman of Bulgarian Web Association for two mandates.



Bulgarian Business Angels Network

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Managing Partner

  • Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

  Platform connecting entrepreneurs - those that have ideas, a sense of entrepreneurial skills and lack financing with business angels - private investors interested in doing business in Bulgaria and other Southeast European countries. Helped to build entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country and region. Attracted 50+ business angels, 4’000+ entrepreneurs, 60+ local and international partners. Organizer and sponsor of number of pitching events, educational programs for entrepreneurs, investors, universities, government representatives. Winner of number local and international awards for innovation, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, digital services. Announced as best performing angel network in SEE by EBAN on annual congress in Madrid 2009.



Enigma Technology

• Bulgaria

• Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Mar 2004 - Jul 2010

  Internet company which invests in a wide variety of Internet business enterprises. Established in the beginning of 2004, company has been developed several large-scale Internet projects designed for a wide range business and individual customers – comfort.bg, bonus.bg, tvtv.bg, imotera.com. Internet company which invests in a wide variety of Internet business enterprises. Established in the beginning of 2004, company has been developed several large-scale Internet projects designed for a wide range business and individual customers – comfort.bg, bonus.bg, tvtv.bg, imotera.com.



Magic Solutions

• Bulgaria

• Managing Partner

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2003

  Among the first web design & development companies in the country and region. Developed number of significant projects for local and international big corporations. Among the first web design & development companies in the country and region. Developed number of significant projects for local and international big corporations.