Elena Ivanova 347 articles

Gen Z

Validate, Validate, Validate: Meet the Champs of Elevate AUBG Demo Day

By Elena Ivanova 4 May 2023 5 mins read

  The four-month accelerator program for students and alumni of the American University in Bulgaria, […]

Careers

After Hours Vol.8: From Junior To Senior: What I Need To Get The Promotion?

By Elena Ivanova 3 May 2023 2 mins read

  As the tech industry continues to evolve at breakneck speed, it’s becoming important for […]

Investors

How to Spot an Outlier? Lessons From a Unicorn Investor

By Elena Ivanova 2 May 2023 5 mins read

“The current macroeconomic environment makes the good investors out there stand out,” Mehmet Atici, Partner […]

Startups

25+ CEE Hidden Gem Startups That Are Currently Fundraising

By Elena Ivanova 28 April 2023 8 mins read

As you sip on your morning or afternoon coffee, scrolling through your social media feeds, […]

Founder's School

How to Spot a Good Startup Investment Opportunity in the Tech Sector?

By Elena Ivanova 25 April 2023 4 mins read

  It takes more than flawlessly executed technology for a business to thrive and become […]

Startups

15 Bootstrapped CEE Startups That Should Be On Your Radar

By Elena Ivanova 24 April 2023 4 mins read

  Are you an investor seeking the next big thing in the Central and Eastern […]

Investors

Beyond Traditional VC: Emerging AlfaStar Ventures Introduces the Evergreen Investment Approach

By Elena Ivanova 20 April 2023 4 mins read

  AlfaStar Capital, an ever-green or open-ended early-stage alternative investment fund manager based in Sofia, […]

Agritech

From Digitizing Farming to Designing Novel Foods: Time to Unlock Bulgaria’s Foodtech Potential

By Elena Ivanova 19 April 2023 5 mins read

The world’s population is projected to reach a staggering 10 billion by 2050, leading to […]

Startups

How to Make It in the Solo-Founder Game as a Non-Tech Founder?

By Elena Ivanova 18 April 2023 6 mins read

  Don’t you have a special owe for founders who bootstrap? I do. Bring this […]

Startups

Jewelry Startup Taylor & Hart Raises €4M to Marry Diamonds and Blockchain

By Elena Ivanova 12 April 2023 3 mins read

  Bulgarian-founded jewelry startup Taylor & Hart announces raising a €4M investment round led by […]

PropTech

The Lure of the Middle East: Why Are CEE Proptech Startups Flocking to Dubai?

By Elena Ivanova 11 April 2023 5 mins read

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been gaining attention from startups and investors across […]

Founder's School

Rookie Mistakes: Expert Tips for First-Time Founders on Navigating Startup Challenges

By Elena Ivanova 7 April 2023 8 mins read

  Starting a business is like embarking on a thrilling adventure, full of excitement and […]