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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

Greek-founded healthtech startup LANGaware raises €2 million in fresh funding, in a round led by Eleven Ventures.

Deep Tech

Greek Startup LANGaware Looks to Fuel AI Revolution in Mental Health Diagnosis with €2M Investment

By Bojan Stojkovski 4 October 2023 3 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are 3 takeaways from the piece: • Greek-founded healthtech startup […]

AI has significantly enhanced intelligence gathering for peacekeeping, detecting ceasefire violations and troop movements through image-based AI and satellites.

Deep Tech

Can AI Help Us Stop World Conflicts? This Slovakian Startup Makes A Bold Bet

By Bojan Stojkovski 29 September 2023 6 mins read

Can we imagine a world where policymakers harness the power of AI and create policies […]

For the Western Balkans, a region grappling with economic challenges and striving for a brighter future, the beacon of hope comes in the form of the tech industry.

Ecosystem

Top 5 Funding Rounds in Western Balkans in 2023

By Bojan Stojkovski 26 September 2023 2 mins read

For the Western Balkans, a region grappling with economic challenges and striving for a brighter […]

Czech impact VC Tilia launched its €32 million second fund with the aim of supporting CEE companies with a ESG focus.

Investors

Inside Tilia, the €32M Czech Impact Fund That Empowers CEE Companies With ESG Solutions

By Bojan Stojkovski 21 September 2023 3 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are 3 takeaways from the piece: • Czech impact VC […]

Croatian entrepreneur Ivan Burazin is on a mission to redefine developеrs’ productivity and security with his new startup Daytona.

Dev Tribe

Ex-Infobip Developer Guru Ventures into Developer Productivity and Security with New Startup

By Bojan Stojkovski 18 September 2023 5 mins read

The article was updated on November 6th 2023 After spearheading Croatian unicorn Infobip’s efforts to […]

URBO Studio serves clients in tourism, attractions, sports, leisure, and event management industries, with a focus on markets like Bulgaria and the CEE region.

Deals

Digitalization Innovator URBO Studio Gets €1.2M Investment to Transform Service Businesses

By Bojan Stojkovski 14 September 2023 3 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are 3 key takeaways from the piece: • Capital Investments […]

Meet Iliana Ivanova, Bulgaria’s incoming EU Innovation Commissioner, who vows to supercharge Europe's scientific prowess.

Leadership

Europe’s New Innovation Commissioner Sets Sights on Fortifying EU’s Scientific Prowess

By Bojan Stojkovski 11 September 2023 5 mins read

Bulgaria’s designated commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth, Iliana Ivanova, vowed to use […]

Insect-tech Nasekomo has been awarded a grant worth €2.5M under Bulgaria's National Recovery and Resilience plan.

Biotechnology

Biotech Nasekomo Leads 12 Companies with €2.5M Grant in Bulgaria’s National Recovery Plan

By Bojan Stojkovski 7 September 2023 6 mins read

Only have 1 minute? Here are 3 takeaways from the piece • Insect-tech scale-up Nasekomo […]

How do we harness AI's power while safeguarding the truth in our democracy?

Deep Tech

We Need To Rethink AI to Save Our Democracy

By Bojan Stojkovski 5 September 2023 4 mins read

Last month Serbian politician Dragan Djilas took a seat across from the host on a […]

In the world of startups, one of the critical challenges is figuring out who might be interested in finding the right buyers.

Founder's School

The Art of Startup Acquisition: How To Identify Potential Buyers

By Bojan Stojkovski 30 August 2023 4 mins read

In the world of startups, one of the critical challenges is figuring out who might […]

In an interview for The Recursive, Bulgarian founder Asparouhov discusses the future of manufacturing and the role of Varda Space in it.

Deep Tech

Is the Future of Production Among the Stars? Bulgarian Founder Delian Asparouhov Bets On It

By Bojan Stojkovski 24 August 2023 10 mins read

For Bulgarian founder Delian Asparouhov, the future has always been written in the stars – […]

The Recursive reached out to several VCs to hear their thoughts on imminent fintech trends for 2023 and 2024.

Investors

The FinTech of Tomorrow: What VCs Anticipate for 2023 and Early 2024

By Bojan Stojkovski 22 August 2023 4 mins read

In the ever-evolving realm of financial technology, innovation remains the driving force behind seismic shifts […]

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