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Bojan is The Recursive’s Western Balkans Editor, covering tech, innovation, and business for more than a decade. He’s currently exploring blockchain, Industry 4.0, AI, and is always open to covering diverse and exciting topics in the Western Balkans countries. His work has been featured in global media outlets such as Foreign Policy, WSJ, ZDNet, and Balkan Insight.

Bojan Stojkovski

In recent years, the Central and Eastern Europe region has seen a rise in web3 companies and startups utilizing blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other web3 technologies to create new and innovative solutions for a wide range of industries.

Web3

6 CEE Web3 Companies Driving the Next Phase of Digital Innovation

By Bojan Stojkovski 25 January 2023 5 mins read

The Central and Eastern Europe region has recently seen a rise in web3 companies and […]

Crypto experts are hopeful that an increased regulation, especially crypto anti-money laundering and know-your-customer (KYC) measures will help companies and customers both in the long run, especially amid regulatory scrutiny affecting the industry.

Blockchain

Can Regulation Redefine the Image of the Crypto Industry?

By Bojan Stojkovski 23 January 2023 6 mins read

Crypto experts are hopeful that an increased regulation, especially crypto anti-money laundering and know-your-customer (KYC) […]

In the long run, investment due diligence helps financiers negotiate better terms and valuations with the startup and also to have a better understanding of the company’s growth potential and the exit strategy.

Investors

Don’t Skimp on Due Diligence: How Investors Can Protect Their Money

By Bojan Stojkovski 17 January 2023 4 mins read

When JP Morgan acquired popular student loan startup Frank in September 2021 for a whooping […]

According to Orfium’s CEO Rob Wells, the deal will now enable the company to serve the entire entertainment ecosystem across mainstream and digital media.

Deals

Greek Orfium Acquires Soundmouse to Innovate Music Rights and Bring the Industry Together

By Bojan Stojkovski 17 January 2023 2 mins read

• Greek-founded music tech platform acquires London-based Soundmouse for an undisclosed sum • Orfium has […]

The startup landscape in Southeast Europe is constantly evolving, with many exciting companies emerging in a variety of verticals such as AI, IoT, biotech, and fintech among others. However, during the past few years, many of the founders across the region were faced with different challenges - especially when it comes to attracting investments for their startups and adapting to new market conditions.

Ecosystem

5 Emerging Southeast European Startup Founders To Follow in 2023

By Bojan Stojkovski 11 January 2023 5 mins read

The startup landscape in Southeast Europe is constantly evolving, with many exciting companies emerging in […]

Creating the next generation of online search technology is by no means an easy feat. However, for Croatian programmer-turned-entrepreneur Marin Smiljanic and his startup Omnisearch this is the top priority and a mission of the utmost importance.

Deep Tech

Is the Next Gen of Search Technology Here? This Croatian Founder Is Working on It

By Bojan Stojkovski 10 January 2023 8 mins read

Creating the next generation of online search technology is by no means an easy feat. […]

During the past 10 months, Ukraine’s embattled tech sector has proven to be one of the foundations on which the country has built its resistance against the Russian aggression.

Ecosystem

From War-Torn Country to Tech Hub: How Ukraine Is Redefining Its Global Image

By Bojan Stojkovski 5 January 2023 7 mins read

During the past 10 months, Ukraine’s embattled tech sector has proven to be one of […]

You’ve been prepping your startup for the due diligence process for several months now, and you have all of the documentation ready for the investors to see and inspect. However, are you truly prepared for the process?

Founder's School

Preparing for Due Diligence? Go Through the Process With This Macedonian Founder

By Bojan Stojkovski 3 January 2023 7 mins read

You’ve been prepping your startup for the due diligence process for several months now, and […]

trends shaping the future of healthcare

Health

6 Medtech Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare

By Bojan Stojkovski 29 December 2022 4 mins read

The future of medicine is not just about the treatments and cures – it is […]

Cybersecurity

Bilyana Lilly on How the War in Ukraine Will Affect Cybersecurity in 2023

By Bojan Stojkovski 21 December 2022 9 mins read

What is the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine in terms of the cybersecurity landscape […]

Born and raised in Serbia, with a heritage which is part Montenegrin and part Bosnian, computer scientist Petar Veličković’s academic journey has taken him all the way to being an Affiliated Lecturer at Cambridge and a Staff Research Scientist at Alphabet’s DeepMind.

Deep Tech

DeepMind’s Petar Veličković Talks About the Potential of AI in the Balkans

By Bojan Stojkovski 19 December 2022 9 mins read

Born and raised in Serbia, with a heritage which is part Montenegrin and part Bosnian, […]

Investors

Which Crypto Projects Are Worth Investing in 2023? VCs Have Their Say

By Bojan Stojkovski 14 December 2022 5 mins read

An ever-changing landscape that promises high returns and is fraught with risk, the crypto markets […]

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