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Eastern Europe’s business scene continues to grow, even in the face of adversity. Despite recent instability and political uncertainty in Bulgaria, the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. In 2023, Bulgarian startups attracted over €200 million in venture capital – a testament to the strength of its innovators, solidifying the country's position on the European stage. But what does it take to start, grow, and exit a startup in Bulgaria? This is the central question we explore in a new five-part documentary created by The Recursive and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), with the support of the European Union under #InvestEU and the European Commission Each episode of this web series reveals the journey of startups through the lens of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders: from launching an MVP to raising funding, building teams, and scaling to exit. 🎥 Episode 1 is now live, featuring conversations with: - Oggy Popov, a serial entrepreneur and current CEO of @Volt Bulgaria’s first luxury taxi service. - Vassil Popovski, currently VP of Engineering at Alcatraz AI with over 25 years of experience in building tech teams. - Boryana Levterova, founder of Infinity Toy Box - a subscription-based platform transforming baby gear and toy shopping. - Maggie Stancheva, founder of VEDA Accounting where she provides tailored financial services to startups helping them manage money better. - Thibault Taittinger, founder of Puzl CowOrKing, a modern co-working space that provides a home to tech communities across the region. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 now and follow the series to uncover the building blocks of entrepreneurial success in a region full of promise. #Documentary #EBRD #Entrepreneurship #Bulgaria #CEE #Startups #InvestEU Watch here: https://hubs.la/Q02_y-pF0

Eastern Europe’s business scene continues to grow, even in the face of adversity. Despite recent instability and political uncertainty in Bulgaria, the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. In 2023, Bulgarian startups attracted over €200 million in venture capital – a testament to the strength of its innovators, solidifying the country's position on the European stage. But what does it take to start, grow, and exit a startup in Bulgaria? This is the central question we explore in a new five-part documentary created by The Recursive and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), with the support of the European Union under the #InvestEU initiative of the European Commission Each episode of this web series reveals the journey of startups through the lens of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders: from launching an MVP to raising funding, building teams, and scaling to exit. 🎥 Episode 1 is now live on Youtube, featuring conversations with: - Oggy Popov, a serial entrepreneur and current CEO of Volt Premium Taxi, Bulgaria’s first luxury taxi service. - Vassil Popovski, currently VP of Engineering at Alcatraz AI with over 25 years of experience in building tech teams. - Boryana Levterova, founder of Infinity Toy Box - a subscription-based platform transforming baby gear and toy shopping. - Maggie Stancheva, founder of VEDA Accounting where she provides tailored financial services to startups helping them manage money better. - Thibaut Taittinger, founder of Puzl CowOrKing, a modern co-working space that provides a home to tech communities across the region. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 now and follow the series to uncover the building blocks of entrepreneurial success in a region full of promise. #Documentary #EBRD #Entrepreneurship #Bulgaria #CEE #Startups #InvestEU Watch here: https://hubs.la/Q02_z3MX0

Eastern Europe’s business scene continues to grow, even in the face of adversity. Despite recent instability and political uncertainty in Bulgaria, the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. In 2023, Bulgarian startups attracted over €200 million in venture capital – a testament to the strength of its innovators, solidifying the country's position on the European stage. But what does it take to start, grow, and exit a startup in Bulgaria? This is the central question we explore in a new five-part documentary created by The Recursive and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), with the support of the European Union under #InvestEU and the European Commission Each episode of this web series reveals the journey of startups through the lens of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders: from launching an MVP to raising funding, building teams, and scaling to exit. 🎥 Episode 1 is now live, featuring conversations with: - Oggy Popov, a serial entrepreneur and current CEO of @Volt Bulgaria’s first luxury taxi service. - Vassil Popovski, currently VP of Engineering at Alcatraz AI with over 25 years of experience in building tech teams. - Boryana Levterova, founder of Infinity Toy Box - a subscription-based platform transforming baby gear and toy shopping. - Maggie Stancheva, founder of VEDA Accounting where she provides tailored financial services to startups helping them manage money better. - Thibault Taittinger, founder of Puzl CowOrKing, a modern co-working space that provides a home to tech communities across the region. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 now and follow the series to uncover the building blocks of entrepreneurial success in a region full of promise. #Documentary #EBRD #Entrepreneurship #Bulgaria #CEE #Startups #InvestEU Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02_y-m50

Eastern Europe’s business scene continues to grow, even in the face of adversity. Despite recent instability and political uncertainty in Bulgaria, the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. In 2023, Bulgarian startups attracted over €200 million in venture capital – a testament to the strength of its innovators, solidifying the country's position on the European stage. But what does it take to start, grow, and exit a startup in Bulgaria? This is the central question we explore in a new five-part documentary created by The Recursive and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), with the support of the European Union under #InvestEU and the European Commission Each episode of this web series reveals the journey of startups through the lens of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders: from launching an MVP to raising funding, building teams, and scaling to exit. 🎥 Episode 1 is now live, featuring conversations with: - Oggy Popov, serial entrepreneur and current CEO of Volt Premium Taxi - Bulgaria's first luxury taxi service. - Vassil Popovski, currently VP of Engineering at Alcatraz AI with over 25 years of experience in building tech teams. - Boryana Levterova, founder of Infinity Toy Box - a subscription-based platform transforming baby gear and toy shopping. - Maggie Stancheva, founder of VEDA Accounting where she provides tailored financial services to startups helping them manage money better. - Thibaut Taittinger, founder of Puzl CowOrKing, a modern co-working space that provides a home to tech communities across the region. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 now and follow the series to uncover the building blocks of entrepreneurial success in a region full of promise. #Documentary #EBRD #Entrepreneurship #Bulgaria #CEE #Startups #InvestEU Watch here: https://hubs.la/Q02_z6lF0

Eastern Europe’s business scene continues to grow, even in the face of adversity. Despite recent instability and political uncertainty in Bulgaria, the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has shown remarkable resilience. In 2023, Bulgarian startups attracted over €200 million in venture capital – a testament to the strength of its innovators, solidifying the country's position on the European stage. But what does it take to start, grow, and exit a startup in Bulgaria? This is the central question we explore in a new five-part documentary created by The Recursive and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), with the support of the European Union under #InvestEU and the European Commission Each episode of this web series reveals the journey of startups through the lens of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders: from launching an MVP to raising funding, building teams, and scaling to exit. 🎥 Episode 1 is now live, featuring conversations with: - Oggy Popov, a serial entrepreneur and current CEO of Volt Premium Taxi - Bulgaria's first luxury taxi service. - Vassil Popovski, currently VP of Engineering at Alcatraz AI with over 25 years of experience in building tech teams. - Boryana Levterova, founder of Infinity Toy Box - a subscription-based platform transforming baby gear and toy shopping. - Maggie Stancheva, founder of VEDA Accounting where she provides tailored financial services to startups helping them manage money better. - Thibault Taittinger, founder of Puzl CowOrKing, a modern co-working space that provides a home to tech communities across the region. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 now and follow the series to uncover the building blocks of entrepreneurial success in a region full of promise. #Documentary #EBRD #Entrepreneurship #Bulgaria #CEE #Startups #InvestEU Watch here: https://hubs.la/Q02_yZG30

Setting up a business in Tbilisi, Georgia, offers a unique opportunity to tap into a growing market with a strategic location between Europe and Asia. The Georgian government has created a business-friendly environment, with simplified regulations, low taxes, and a straightforward registration process. Entrepreneurs can benefit from free economic zones, easy access to international markets, and a well-educated workforce. Tbilisi's vibrant culture and modern infrastructure make it an attractive destination for both startups and established businesses. Whether you're in tech, manufacturing, or hospitality, Tbilisi has the potential to be your launching pad for success. Start your business journey in Georgia's capital today . . . #TbilisiBusiness #GeorgiaStartup #Entrepreneurship #TbilisiEntrepreneurs #BusinessOpportunity #GeorgiaInvestment #StartupLife #BusinessGrowth #asarworld

"Don't take advice from someone who is 10 steps ahead of you; take advice from someone who is 2-3 steps ahead." I once heard this on a podcast about entrepreneurship, and it really stuck with me. The rationale was the following: if you're starting in e-commerce, for example, Jeff Bezos' advices are gold, but are they really relevant considering your means? Sometimes the most useful tips come from someone who just started a few years ago and is already making good results. With that idea in mind, the Africa Association St. Gallen organized an event on Swiss Student Entrepreneurs. The goal? To learn from student founders who are just a few steps ahead of us. A big thank you to our amazing speakers: Simon Iyamu Perisanidis (ETH) Pearl Oti-Amoako (University of Zurich) Irvin Dalaud (EPFL) And to our moderator Noah Lauffer from STARTUP@HSG who kept the conversation flowing! It was inspiring to hear their stories and get practical advice for our own entrepreneurial journeys. Thanks to everyone who joined and made the event a success! 🚀

Fostering Global Innovation through #Partnerships For Hagit Freud 🎗, Managing Director of the Pears Program for Global Innovation, #SankalpAfrica is more than an event—it’s a platform for transformative connections: “Sankalp Africa gives us the chance to meet new and longtime partners while staying ahead of trends in African impact entrepreneurship. This year, we’re bringing a delegation of impact-tech companies to engage in meaningful discussions and forge impactful partnerships for African markets.” How can a platform like Sankalp help scale your vision? 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dMJC2aN7 #SankalpAfrica2025 #ImpactTech #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation

T-Hub welcomed Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar, marking a significant moment in Indo-Israeli collaboration within the innovation ecosystem. The visit highlighted opportunities for joint initiatives in technology and entrepreneurship, reinforcing T-Hub’s role as a global connector for startups and innovation stakeholders. Ambassador Azar's engagement with startups and entrepreneurs at T-Hub emphasized his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through collaboration in cutting-edge technologies and solutions. This interaction underscores T-Hub’s mission to foster global partnerships that drive entrepreneurial growth and innovation. Learn more about T-Bridge, the international arm of T-Hub: https://bit.ly/4gbfmME. Sridhar Babu Duddilla | Sai Krishna Embassy of Israel In India Rachel Reuven Azar Sujit Jagirdar | Priyanka Ravala | Setu Sharma | Preethi Madda | Jahnavi Vantaram #InnovatewithTHub #InnovationEcosystem #THub #GlobalCollaboration #IndoIsraeliCollaboration #Entrepreneurship #GlobalPartnerships #TechnologyInnovation

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Tech for Palestine Incubator, aimed at fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. This initiative holds the potential to drive significant positive change and economic growth. Learn more about this impactful endeavor in our latest blog post: [Announcing the Tech for Palestine Incubator](https://ift.tt/jgfclJD). #TechForPalestine #Innovation #Entrepreneurship