360-degree experience as entrepreneur, executive, investor, advisor, with over 25 years experience at venture capital, entrepreneurship, technology, marketing across Europe.
Award-winning film producer and distributor, known for managing record-breaking theatrical and digital releases across European markets. Member of the European Film Academy.
MSc in Computer Science and graduate of the Investment Banking Institute program. Lecturer, frequent speaker at sector-specific events and universities, and mentor, tutor, and judge at international entrepreneurship competitions, recognized among the top managers in the region for leadership and innovation.
Socially active in entrepreneurship and venture capital, infrastructure, justice, and the film industry. Father of two kids.
Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation
- 360-degree experience as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, board member, and strategic advisor
- 25+ years across software, digital marketing, fintech (payments & remittances, credits, blockchain, P2P lending, electronic money, crowdfunding), smart city, phygital services, certification services, e-commerce, M&A, venture capital, management consulting
- 12 startups founded, scaled from zero to revenue
- 350+ team members managed
- 40+ business awards won
- €10M+ fundraised in equity, bonds, and grants
- 100+ international ventures advised
- 3 successful exits across different sectors
- Started first business at 16
- 3 failures as a founder
- Founded the first & best-performing angel networks in SEE
- Led one of the world’s first licensed mobile payment service providers
- Headed the corporate VC arm of the largest bank in the region
- Founded one of the first digital marketing agencies in the market
- Operated one of the most sophisticated smart city EMV payment systems
- Managed a licensed financial institution for venture debt and revenue-based financing
Education & Leadership
- MSc in Computer Science & Investment Banking Institute Program Graduate
- Published researcher & registered scientific expert (#32581) in digital marketing, e-business, and capital markets
- Three consecutive mandates at London Royal Academy of Engineer – recognized as a Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Program fellow
- Mentor, tutor & judge at international entrepreneurship competitions (Black Ambition, US; Pitch2Pitch, BG; NovaTech, Israel; StartUp Weekend; Eleven; LaunchHUB)
- Lecturer & frequent speaker at sector events, universities, and global forums (CEED, NBU, UNIBIT, SU, TU)
- Selected among the top managers in the region; recognized for leadership & innovation (Next Generation Contest, Pari/Capital Newspaper & Deloitte, 2009)
Film & Media
- Produced & distributed 100+ titles across European theaters and platforms, including an all-time regional box-office record
- Operated the largest streaming VOD platform in the region
- Recognized filmmaker & member of the European Film Academy
Social Impact & Personal Achievements
- Active in entrepreneurship, the film industry, infrastructure, and justice
- Leader of the Adelphi Community of tech founders, scientists, investors, and government officials
- Creator of the first Formula 1 full-history online database
- Served 18 months in the military (National Gendarmerie)
- Founder of the largest online community for infrastructure, architecture, transport & environment in the region
- Sports background: karate, chess, karting, active swimmer, cyclist & hiker
- Over 3,500 hours of therapy experience
- Father of two kids