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Antoanela Ionita

Antoanela Ionita

365 posts

Antoanela is a Sustainability Communications Specialist and Deputy Editor at The Recursive media. From these roles, she is helping organizations communicate their latest sustainability goals, strategi

Elena Ivanova

Elena Ivanova

347 posts

Elena is an Innovation Reporter at The Recursive, an online media dedicated to the emerging tech and startup ecosystems in Southeast Europe. She is keen on sharing the innovation stories that shape th

The Recursive

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Bojan Stojkovski

Bojan Stojkovski

328 posts

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 d

Teodora Atanasova

Teodora Atanasova

313 posts

Teodora Atanasova is a News Editor at The Recursive. She covers everything around funding rounds, exits, startups expanding to international markets, big tech opening R&D in CEE, meaningful for the ec

Elena Vrabie

Elena Vrabie

220 posts

Elena is an Innovation Reporter at The Recursive with 10+ years of experience as a freelance writer based in Bucharest, Romania. Her mission is to report internationally on the amazing progress of the

Elena Ghinita

Elena Ghinita

128 posts

Elena is a Startup Community Editor at The Recursive. In other words, she keeps close to the startup ecosystem in CEE and makes their stories heard. She creates educational and informational content a

Ana Marija Kostanic

Ana Marija Kostanic

from Croatia, Zagreb ∙ 95 posts

Ana Marija is the Editor-in-Chief of The Recursive. Even though her beginnings go back to mainstream media, her passion for technology prevailed. She polished her journalistic and editorial craft at C

Etien Yovchev

Etien Yovchev

88 posts

Etien Yovchev is a co-founder and Chief Editor at The Recursive, online media dedicated to the emerging tech and startup ecosystems in Southeast Europe. He has told the stories of over 200 ventures fr

Viktoria Kuzmanova

Viktoria Kuzmanova

85 posts

Viktoria is an Innovation Reporter at The Recursive and a sophomore-standing student at the American University in Bulgaria. Combining her Business Administration studies while mapping the Southeaster

Lenka Vranová

Lenka Vranová

50 posts

Lenka is a curious observer of technology, culture, and shifting human narratives. With a background in linguistics and media, she tries to blend analytical insight with a lyrical voice. Writes about

Eva Slonkova

49 posts
Snezhana Simeonova

Snezhana Simeonova

44 posts

Snezhana Simeonova is a creative marketer who believes that storytelling is the key to engaging customers and driving demand. Drawing inspiration from some of her favourite brands like Disney, Pixar,

Kristiana Kuneva

Kristiana Kuneva

26 posts

Passionate about innovation and social impact, I help CEE tech communities receive higher visibility and live up to their potential for growth.

Zornitsa Stoilova

Zornitsa Stoilova

20 posts

Zornitsa Stoilova is Editor-in-Chief at The Recursive. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and the management of editorial teams.

Pawel Poltorak

Pawel Poltorak

18 posts

Pawel Poltorak is an experienced CMO and Strategic Advisor in the tech sector, driven by a passion to help founders, entrepreneurs, and investors to succeed. As an author, he explores and writes on CE

Next Consult

Next Consult

15 posts

Next Consult is an experienced business and digital transformation consultancy, as well as a reputable partner of Salesforce, SAP, Tableau, UiPath, Certinia.

Loredana Dobrea

Loredana Dobrea

14 posts

Loredana Dobrea is a Startup & Tech Research Editor specializing in market research and data analysis. She leads data collection efforts and writes analytical articles, with a particular focus on AI,

Borislava Lund

Borislava Lund

14 posts

Currently working as a Journalist & Chief Of Events at The Recursive mixing technology, innovation & experience for the ultimate event bundle. Combining my drive for exploring, creating meaningful con

Vienna Business Agency

Vienna Business Agency

13 posts

The Vienna Business Agency offers a “360° service” for companies in Vienna. This includes funding and advice, workshops and coaching for start-ups, assistance with the search for industrial space or o

Ivana Stoyanova

11 posts
Petya Kotseva

Petya Kotseva

11 posts

Raphael Linhares

10 posts

Sessions

10 posts

How to Web

8 posts
Hellen's Rock Capital

Hellen's Rock Capital

8 posts

Hellen's Rock is a family office investing CEE tech startups across media, health and wellbeing, fintech, and web3.

Irina Obushtarova

Irina Obushtarova

8 posts

Irina started her career path in Vienna, working in media and communications. In 2016, she made her first attempt as an entrepreneur when she co-founded WelcomeBuddy - a platform for expats Austria. T

Europe Cloud

Europe Cloud

8 posts

Europe Cloud, a Google Cloud Partner of the Year for 2023, helps businesses get the most out of their cloud infrastracture.

Yulvie Izet

8 posts
Irina Stefanova

Irina Stefanova

7 posts

Irina Stefanova is a marketing communications and PR expert with over 20 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East. She specializes in business storytelling, helping startups and corporati

Lyubomira Velikova

Lyubomira Velikova

7 posts

Lyubomira creates campaigns and deals with the marketing activities here at The Recursive. She works the magic of our platform Growth Club, allowing founders to receive press coverage, attract more in

Gregoire Vigroux

Gregoire Vigroux

6 posts

Gregoir Vigroux is a serial entrepreneur and business angel who has co-founded/ invested in 20+ businesses across Eastern Europe, achieving 4 exits so far.

SeedBlink

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Livia Rusu

Livia Rusu

6 posts

Anna Atanasova

6 posts

Anna Atanasova is part of The Recursive Studio team, where she covers strategic communications and branding for innovative companies. Her work focuses on shaping how teams communicate their message: f

EBRD

6 posts
Tytus Cytowski

Tytus Cytowski

6 posts

Tytus Cytowski, is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and lawyer working with CEE startups. He has built a successful startup and technology law practice that has a focus on European startups expanding

Bulgaria Innovation Hub

Bulgaria Innovation Hub

5 posts

Bulgaria Innovation Hub runs an US go-to-market accelerator program, led by successful Silicon Valley experts. It provides Bulgarian entrepreneurs with access to local investors, partners, and custome

Georgi Madjarov

4 posts
Lyudmila Stefanova

Lyudmila Stefanova

4 posts

Lucy Stefanova is a Digital Storytelling Intern at The Recursive.

Todor Ivanov

4 posts
Denitsa Velikova

Denitsa Velikova

4 posts

University of Mannheim student tackling the strategic overlap of Media, Communication, and Business Administration. When not diving into market data, she's channeling creative energy by teaching dance

Cristian Munteanu

Cristian Munteanu

4 posts

Cristian Munteanu manages the Romanian VC fund Early Game Ventures. He has 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising and has also been a tech founder. In 2017, he began his career as a profe

Daniel Nikic

4 posts
Diana Nitescu

Diana Nitescu

3 posts

Diana is the Founder and CEO of OctogonHUB, space for start-ups in deeptech, science, research. With a background of 22 years in corporate business, Diana assumed the mission of mentoring start-ups an

Desislava Smokova

Desislava Smokova

3 posts

Desislava Smokova is a brand and digital marketing specialist with a strong focus on strategy and storytelling. Occasionally, she contributes articles to The Recursive, exploring a range of topics acr

Nomad Excel

3 posts
Maksym Nosarev

Maksym Nosarev

3 posts

Founder & CEO of TRETTEN LAWYERS, a legal firm specializing in working with IT companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. Maksym has 22 years of legal experience, seasoned expertise in IT o

Beetroot

3 posts
Orange

Orange

3 posts
KFactory

KFactory

2 posts
Aleksandra Janakievska

Aleksandra Janakievska

2 posts

Aleksandra Janakievska is a Product Growth Marketer at Brainster.io, a co-founder of Laika and a tech enthusiast. She has been working in Ed-tech and SaaS for the past 4 years.

George Chisuse

George Chisuse

2 posts

George Chisuse, LL.M graduate from King's College London, is the founder and managing partner at VC Law. His expertise spans International Finance, Litigation, Contract, and Corporate Law. With a focu

Scalefocus

2 posts
SCION

SCION

2 posts

SCION connects nature-tech innovators, scientists, and ecosystem builders through community, capital, and programs that turn bold ideas into impactful businesses.

Kseniya Tarasevich

Kseniya Tarasevich

2 posts

Kseniya Tarasevich is a Belarusian born, but now based in Poland, journalist and editor. She focuses on tech industry around CEE and new media development.

Found.ation

Found.ation

2 posts
Jan Bílek

Jan Bílek

2 posts

Product Manager at Localazy. I'm all about getting things done with passion and precision. My mission is to listen and learn from our users to create products they'll absolutely love.

ISTA Conference

2 posts
Adrian Drinceanu

Adrian Drinceanu

2 posts

Adrian Drinceanu is a project manager at RoFintech, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of innovation, finance, and technology. With a background in web development and a decade of entrepre

Roman Eloshvili

Roman Eloshvili

2 posts

Roman Eloshvili is a founder and CEO of XData Group, a B2B software development company. As a serial entrepreneur he developed a keen eye for trends and opportunities in internet banking. He embarked

Evelina Prodanova

Evelina Prodanova

2 posts

Evelina Prodanova is interested in the way people make organizations successful. She has a PhD in Organizational Psychology and is currently a Site Program Manager at the Uber engineering site in Sofi

LimeChain

LimeChain

2 posts

Limechain is a Sofia-based blockchain development and consulting company.

Vikas Malhotra

Vikas Malhotra

2 posts

Vikas is Founder & CEO of Maverick Nation, a social impact company with a mission of fostering emerging world entrepreneurship. He holds a Masters degree from Stanford GSB and has spent the last 10+ y

Sofia Tech Park

2 posts
Green Transition Forum

Green Transition Forum

2 posts

The CEE’s largest and most influential platform for discussing the European Green Deal.

Mihaela Popova

2 posts

Mihaela Popova is Head of Public Relations at The Recursive, an online media platform dedicated to the vibrant innovation and startup community in Southeast Europe. Mihaela has more than 10 years of e

Adi Gheorghe

Adi Gheorghe

2 posts

Mentor & Coach for Tech Founders | Early Stage | Worked with 350 Tech Founders & 200 Angels | Evaluated 3K pitch decks | Contributed in deal process of 30 investments | Co-founded an Angel Investment

Petar Tsankov

2 posts
Dilyana Haralanova

Dilyana Haralanova

2 posts

Dilyana Haralanova is Managing Partner & COO at The Recursive. She is also a Project Board Member at D2XCEL, a pan-European scaling program backed by the EU, and a founding team member of the Bulgaria

DefCamp

DefCamp

2 posts

DefCamp is a leading cybersecurity event in Central and Eastern Europe, having attracted 11,000 participants from 55 countries across the globe since its launch in 2011.

NIK

NIK

2 posts

0100 Conference

2 posts

Zero One Hundred Conferences is a leading provider of offline and online events for PE & VC players in various regions in Europe with a global outreach. In the last 8 years, the company has organized

Ocado Technology

Ocado Technology

2 posts

Ocado Technology is developing AI, Robotics, and Cloud systems that enable the future of online retail.

DEV.BG

DEV.BG

2 posts
Teodor Georgiev

Teodor Georgiev

2 posts

Teodor Antonio Georgiev is the CEO of The Recursive, the leading media platform covering the tech and innovation ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). A recognized connector between the CEE r

Catalin Mester

Catalin Mester

2 posts

Catalin Mester is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, and business mentor with over two decades of experience in the innovation and media sectors. He is the founder of I Love Failure, a global c

Olena Shershun

Olena Shershun

2 posts

Olena is dedicated to developing Ukraine's innovation ecosystem. She helps startups and small to medium-sized businesses secure funding and investments. She has played a key role in helping numerous E

REACH Incubator

2 posts
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