Vilislav Slavev

Vilislav Slavev

Account & Business Development

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  • About me

    Ask me about mentorship, entrepreneurship and fundraising 🚀 Revenue Growth Strategist 📈 | Entrepreneurship lecturer / speaker 🧑‍🏫 | Co-Founder & CMO of Unboxd | 1st AUBG Elevate Accelerator Winner (‘22) 🏆

  • Education

    • High school of mathematics and natural sciences Blagoevgrad

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      Mathematics and English 5.92

      Activities and Societies: Mathematical Linguistics

    • SoftUni Digital

      2019 - 2020
      Digital Marketing

      The first complete Digital Marketing program in Bulgaria:- Marketing Fundamentals- Content Marketing- E-mail Marketing- Facebook Marketing- Google Ads- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) - Google Analytics- Digital Creative- E-commerce Additional courses:- Digital Business Fundamentals- PR Communications- Instagram Marketing- Marketing Basics - Building Digital Branding - Personal Branding- SEO On-page Optimization - Oct… Show more The first complete Digital Marketing program in Bulgaria:- Marketing Fundamentals- Content Marketing- E-mail Marketing- Facebook Marketing- Google Ads- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) - Google Analytics- Digital Creative- E-commerce Additional courses:- Digital Business Fundamentals- PR Communications- Instagram Marketing- Marketing Basics - Building Digital Branding - Personal Branding- SEO On-page Optimization - Oct 2020- SEO Website Architecture & Automations - January 2021- Digital Strategy for B2B - April 2021- Digital PR & Social Media - June 2021 Show less

    • American University in Bulgaria

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Business Administration and Management, General

      Business Administration (Major) and Economics (Minor)List of the taken courses:- Marketing- Consumer Behavior- Marketing Strategy- New product development- Game Theory and Strategic Behavior- Strategic Management- Management Information Systems- Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate Culture- Organizational Theory and Behavior- Business Law- Business Ethics- Financial Accounting- Managerial Accounting- Corporate Finance I-… Show more Business Administration (Major) and Economics (Minor)List of the taken courses:- Marketing- Consumer Behavior- Marketing Strategy- New product development- Game Theory and Strategic Behavior- Strategic Management- Management Information Systems- Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate Culture- Organizational Theory and Behavior- Business Law- Business Ethics- Financial Accounting- Managerial Accounting- Corporate Finance I- Statistics- Principles of Microeconomics- Principles of Macroeconomics- Labor Economics- Quantitative Methods in Economics- Intermediate Microeconomics- Intermediate Macroeconomics- Econometrics- Money and Banking- State of the BG banking system and its preparedness to enter the EBU- Introduction to PoliticsHead of Challenge Organizers Department of one of the biggest clubs on campus - AUBG Olympics Show less

  • Experience

    • CreateX Digital Agency | Дигитален маркетинг

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
      Account & Business Development

      - Developing strong relationships with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders.- Creating marketing campaigns.- Managing social media marketing projects connected with the creation of content strategies for Instagram profiles.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
      Social Media Marketing Specialist

      Managing Social Media channels and creating the content for them. I was working with different businesses in Sofia and Blagoevgrad (restaurants, networking events, stores, charity foundations/organizations, travel agencies, and brands for accessories). The work was including:- creating a profile on Instagram (for most of the clients).- creating a social media plan for both Facebook and Instagram.- copywriting for all the creatives.- fulfilling the business goals of the clients.- increasing brand awareness in the specific business niche.- creating monthly reports, taking into account the KPIs we have set earlier.- working together with a graphic designer for all the pictures, videos, and animations. Show less

    • Progress

      Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
      Product Marketing Intern

      - Understanding different marketing methodologies and processes that were part of the marketing toolbox (buyer persona creation, storybrand)- Search Engine Optimization initiatives: On-page optimization, Backlink Building, and Internal Linking- Working with a content management system – uploading component marketing pages, inserting links, SEO for images, etc.- Gathering data from Google Analytics for retrospective analysis and go to market planning - Implementing Social Media Content Creation Ideas (Twitter) - Creating map structures of the paid campaigns for Facebook and other premium vendors - Experience with Account-Based Marketing (ABM) - campaign research, setup, and application- Widgets integration in the websites of specific products- Conducting deep competitors comparison research - Structuring bookings data per sold individual products and bundles- Creating OKRs (Objective and Key Results) - setting processes and following them according to the product’s OKRs and reporting them weekly- Taking part in different planning processes with various levels of effectivity- Participating in cross-planning between demand generation and product marketing- Working closely with the developer advocate Show less

    • Ateam

      Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
      Digital Marketing Specialist

      Creating social media marketing campaigns and managing paid digital marketing campaigns for worldwide brands such as: - Moët & Chandon- Gordon's London Dry Gin - Jose Cuervo- Levent Wines- Tullamore D.E.W. - Glenfiddich Whisky- Diageo World Class- Guinness- Diageo Bar Academy - Velkopopovický Kozel - Pilsner Urquell- Belenkaya Vodka- Hendrick's Gin - Grant's Whisky- Tikveš Winery- Bulleit Bourbon- Captain Morgan- J&B Scotch Whisky- Perrier- Shark Energy Drink- PRIMEX- Chicco Baby Products - Travel Cocktails - Cocktail Bar - Boxie.bg- DrinkLink.bg- KIA Motors Bulgaria- Plasmon Bulgaria - Borges- Sayana Bulgaria - Filippo Berio- The Tales of Pooshie (book)- Tabasco Bulgaria - Recaro, and others.Generate weekly and monthly client reporting for all major metrics, goals tracking, revenue tracking, and other paid search initiatives. Communicate to team and management on project development, timelines, and results.Work closely with other team members to meet client goals. Show less

    • Freelance

      Apr 2021 - Mar 2024
      Performance Marketing Specialist & Digital Strategy Consultant

      - Administering and managing Pay Per Click media strategies for clients.- Activity participating in the creation of the online presence for those clients.- Creating and managing paid marketing campaigns in the Facebook ecosystem.- Working with graphic designers, copywriters, and web developers to provide a complete service and solution to clients' projects.

    • Unboxd Bulgaria

      Apr 2021 - now
      Co-Founder & CMO

      Where extending the lifetime of fashion starts..Unboxd is a digital C2C fashion resale platform 🛍️ for brand new and pre-worn clothing items that sparks an eco-conscious retail movement and aims to reduce the bad impact of fast fashion on the environment. ♻️ With a passion for second-hand fashion and a climate-driven mindset, our team has made it a priority to minimize the fashion industry’s negative impact on the planet through education and encouraging the ongoing sustainable practices of reselling and rewearing, increasing the benefits to our climate for future generations. 🌍We serve as a mediator between the sellers and the buyers of secondhand clothing treasures. 🤝Our startup was one of the two winners of Elevate AUBG Accelerator program 🚀 Season 3 In June, Unboxd won 2nd place at the competition “Най-добър младежки стартъп 2022” organized by the Fund of Funds in Bulgaria (FMFIB), Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, under the Ministry of Innovation and Growth. 🎓We have also been accepted into the 2022 Black Sea ClimmAccelerator, receiving a grant for further development of our platform. The team has won numerous start-up competitions in Bulgaria and has been recognized by "The Recursive" media as one of the most promising Gen-Z startups which will lead the Bulgarian tech ecosystem. In the 3.5 months in which our MVP has been working, Unboxd has saved over 50,000 liters of water and over 250 kg of CO2 for our planet. 🌱 Show less

    • Mentor the Young

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
      Mentor at Season 1, Marketing & Brand Lead and Board Member of S1

      "Mentor the Young" is a 3-month free mentorship program that connects bright young individuals with successful professionals and entrepreneurs. At the beginning of the program, each mentee sets three goals and works on achieving them. Its mentor supports him/her with valuable tips and helpful resources. The main focuses of the mentorship program are: - education - trainings, lectures, and workshops are provided by leading companies representatives- community - the networking between all the participants is crucial and many new ideas are being born when the great minds clash! I was also part of the mentors in the first season of "Mentor the Young" and I can admit that it was a great adventure, and I still keep learning a lot from my mentee. Show less

    • Elevate AUBG Accelerator

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
      Winner (as a team) in the 3rd season of Elevate AUBG Accelerator Program

      I participated in the 3rd season of the Accelerator Program at AUBG. Our project was Unboxd - Bulgaria’s first digital C2C fashion resale service for brand new and pre-worn fashion goods, sparking an eco-conscious retail movement that will reduce the fashion industry's environmental impact. During the program, we learned how we can go from just an idea to a fully-working business in 4 months. We had great mentors who shared valuable tips and insightful information from their professional and startup experiences. Elevate ended with an awesome Demo Day where all the teams pitched their ideas in front of investors. Unboxd was one of the two winning teams! I definitely recommend the program, the whole experience and effort are worth it! Top skills that I learned there are:- business planning- the art of pitching- how to make financial forecasts- business validation - design thinking by Google Show less

    • Offerista Group

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2024
      Digital Campaign Specialist

      As the number 1 partner for digital commercial marketing, the Offerista Group reaches up to 39.5 million consumers each month and helps over-the-counter retailers receive more in-store visits through digital communication services.As a Digital Campaign Specialist, my primary responsibilities include:- Setting up and executing campaigns on Google Ads and Outbrain based on KPIs- Perform troubleshooting on ad channels to ensure quality- Analyzing campaigns and recommending improvements on minimizing the unneeded costs and delivering more efficient campaigns - Designing and monitoring all metrics on an everyday basis- Reporting campaign performance weekly - Providing data and assisting in campaign information distribution- Performing tests and ensuring precision in campaign implementation- Sending Push Notifications via our company tools and Offerista apps- Creating and setting up Lidl and Kaufland stories on the mobile application "Marktjagd" for Germany- Working close with Partner Development Managers and fulfilling the targets of their customers- Minimizing the unneeded costs spend for digital flyer campaigns on a monthly basis on Google Ads, Outbrain and others. Show less

    • Foodobox

      Dec 2021 - May 2022
      Digital Marketing Consultant (external)

      I was helping the marketing team of this amazing startup grow their marketing activities and social media presence.Together we were brainstorming ideas for future implementation, paid advertising strategies for attracting both business partners and end users of the mobile application. 📲FoodObox has a mission which is not seen often! They care about the food waste, DO make an impact and also educate many people on the topic! 🎓It was a huge pleasure and a great privilege to be able to help them grow and expand their mission among a broader audience! 🥗♻️ Show less

    • SoftUni Digital

      Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
      Guest Lecturer

      I had the pleasure to be invited as a guest lecturer at the Affiliate Marketing course led by Alexandra Kisova. I presented some insights about how we can successfully set up and manage digital advertising campaigns on Facebook, Google, Instagram, Outbrain, and LinkedIn. We looked at the most important aspects when choosing the campaign objective and the main metrics that have to be considered when analyzing the performance of the ads. 📈

    • Fund of Funds in Bulgaria (FMFIB)

      May 2022 - Jun 2022
      Participant and a 2nd place winner with Unboxd, "The Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2022"
    • ClimAccelerator

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Participant as a Startup Co-Founder

      With Unboxd we were part of the BlackSea ClimAccelerator in the fall of 2022.Topics like Marketing, Innovation, and Climate Impact were among the ones that were taught during the whole program ♻️

    • ABLE Activator

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2022
      ABLE Weekend Activator 2022

      Successful participation in the entrepreneurship crash course by the Association of the Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs. (Varna, ‘22)

    • Mentor the Young

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
      Mentee at Season 3

      "Mentor the Young" is a 3-month free mentorship program that connects bright young individuals with successful professionals and entrepreneurs with more than 5 years of experience! At the beginning of the program, each mentee sets three goals and works on achieving them. Its mentor supports him/her with valuable tips and helpful resources.

    • Teenovator

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
      Guest Mentor

      As founders of Unboxd, my colleagues and I were invited by Radostina Goroshevich (mentor of the club) to have a guest lecture/discussion with participants in the Teenovator season 5. The students from 10th and 11th grade were very well-prepared and were asking awesome questions during the whole conversation. It was a pleasure to give back to the community even with the little amount of experience that we had at this time. Looking forward to doing it again! 🤲🏻

    • Better Community Club

      Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
      Mentor at Innovation Station vol.3

      This was my first time mentoring teams in a 48-hour social entrepreneurship competition for innovative and sustainable ideas and it was great! I was impressed by the whole organization from the Better Community Club at the American University in Bulgaria, the cases distributed from all the NGOs that took part in the event, and last but not least the teams that participated. 💡I had the privilege to mentor some bright students from Sofia high school and AUBG. Both teams were asking for my feedback and appreciating my knowledge (which is also to be improved) and then converting it for their case-solving purposes. I was mainly guiding them, together with my colleagues from the NGOs). In the end, both teams were chosen among the top 3 teams, finishing in 1st and 2nd place among 13 competing teams.I couldn’t be prouder! 😊🏆 Show less

    • Mentor the Young

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Mentor at Season 4

      A new journey is on the way! 🚀After 2 successful seasons, once as a mentor and once as a mentee, I joined Season 4 more excited than ever. I am on a mission to give as much support, mentorship, knowledge, contacts, and know-how to my prospective mentee as I can. I had the honor and the responsibility to mentor Zornitsa Naydenova during the last season of Mentor the Young. During the 3 months, she progressed a lot with her project "EcoHunt" (a mobile application that builds up in people the habit of cleaning small areas, pathways, and gardens which are around them), gathered a team of 5-6 people who will help her build the first MVP, and won 1st place in a startup competition called "Innovation Academy". Her devotion and discipline helped her along the journey. Zori made the foundation of her role as a product owner. I believe that "EcoHunt" will keep growing and one day it will be a fully-operational mobile application serving a great social cause! Show less

    • WWF Bulgaria

      Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
      Mentor and Facilitator in two Panda Labs Hackatons - "The Future of Food" & "Food Waste Management"

      I had the pleasure and the privilege to be a mentor and a facilitator twice in this spring's semester of the Innovation Program "Panda Labs Gen 2", by WWF Bulgaria.All four teams presented great ideas in front of a jury and one of them won the second competition - "The Future of Food Waste" and they qualified for a masterclass at the end of June 2023.

    • WWF Bulgaria

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Mentor at Panda Labs Masterclass (WWF)

      I had the pleasure to work with a team that won the previous stage of the hackathon on the topic "The Future of Food Waste" and mentor them during the 5-day bootcamp in Sofia Tech Park from June 26th to July 1st. Together we went through lectures about marketing, finances, pitch deck creation, public speaking, and others from many experts in different fields. The atmosphere and the organization were great! It was a great experience and I also learned a lot from the workshops and lectures :) Show less

    • GreenUP

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Participant as a Startup Co-Founder

      Unboxd participated in one of the first GreenUP Accelerators for Circular Economy Startups ♻️

    • Burgas Youth Academy for GoodMakers/ Младежка Академия за ДоброТворци

      Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
      Lecturer

      I had the pleasure to be part of the Youth Academy for GoodMakers in Burgas 🌊In 6 days more than 20 youngsters from Bulgaria and Ukraine participated in different lectures, workshops, games, sports activities and developed 6 projects with which they will apply for a funding from the Burgas municipality. The projects should have be connected to a social cause or purpose like developing the youth in the region, providing specific conditions or stimulating them to contribute to the community.As one of the lecturers, I had a talk in front of them and later a conversation about how Unboxd was created, what our path consisted of, how we overcome challenges, work together as a team and what our current traction shows. 🙌🏻The pleasure was mine! Show less

    • BESCO - The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association

      Aug 2023 - now
      Member of the community

      With Unboxd we are one of the BESCO companies 🚀

    • Re-Act Association/ Erasmus+ Programme of the EU

      Sept 2023 - Sept 2023
      Participant | Local Leaders for Green Change ♻️

      I joined this great educational and impactful program aiming to increase the awareness of green/ circular economy/ sustainability projects and encourage knowledge exchange between participants from 6 different countries! 🇪🇸🇷🇸🇲🇰🇬🇷🇹🇷🇧🇬Luckily, I was chosen to be one of the representatives from Bulgaria and I had the chance to share a bit about our startup (Unboxd) to some of the participants! 💚We were sleeping in tents ⛺️, we ate only veggie food and we lived in harmony with nature 🌍The new Change-makers have been built, taking the society to the next level of Sustainability & Eco-friendly, Conscious and Connected presence! 🙌🏻 Show less

    • Mentor the Young - Bulgaria

      Oct 2023 - now

      Time for my 4th season in "Mentor the Young", and 3rd time as a mentor!

      • Mentor in Season 8 | mentor for a 6th time in the program 🎓

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Alumni Network Member

        May 2024 - now
      • Mentor in Season 7 | mentor for a 5th time in the program 🎓

        Oct 2024 - Jan 2025
      • Mentor at Season 6 | 4th time mentor

        Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
      • Mentor at Season 5, 3rd time as a mentor in the program

        Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
    • Balkan eCommerce Summit

      Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
      Brand Ambassador

      I am happy to be one of the few brand ambassadors of this huge ecomm forum and help raise awareness about it among my audience! 📣I have been following Nikola for the last 3-4 years and I witnessed how much he has been contributing to the popularization of the e-commerce industry in our country. This event is the "cherry on top of the cake"! The Balkan eCommerce Summit is coming back in April 2024. Much bigger and much more valuable. The event Organized by Nikola Ilchev will take place in Arena Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing 2000+ attendees, 150+ exhibitors, and 20+ speakers from more than 15 countries. This will be an amazing opportunity for everyone to meet and connect with industry leaders and top eCommerce, marketing, and digital experts from all over the place. Show less

    • ABLE Bulgaria

      Nov 2023 - Nov 2023

      I had the pleasure to be part of the organising team for ABLE Weekend Activator (Sofia, Nov ‘23).I was responsible for reaching out to the participants the weeks before the business marathon and making sure they have all the information needed for a smooth start of their entrepreneurial journey with ABLE 🚀

      • Organizer, Host and Coordinator of the ABLE Weekend Activator (Sofia)

        Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
      • Coordinator Guests and Catering | Pre-accelerator Demo Day 🚀

        Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
    • Elevate AUBG Accelerator

      Nov 2023 - now

      There is no bigger success than seeing young and bright people with great ideas outperform you and your accomplishments 🚀 Elevate is like an MVP of the real startup world! 🔥The only place where you receive money with which you should validate, iterate, ask for feedback, pivot, and then present something that's ready to be launched professionally. And all happening on campus (safe ground) and with the help and mentorship of one of the most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs in Bulgaria. Lectures give you the theory, but here comes the hands-on experience! 🙌🏻Participation can change your life! Show less

      • Ambassador, Donor and Supporter

        Dec 2022 - now
      • Participant in a panel discussion “Faces of Entrepreneurship: Startup Genesis”

        Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
    • WWF Bulgaria

      Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
      Jury Member of a Panda Labs (WWF) Hackathon

      I had the privilege to be a member of a Panda Labs (WWF) Hackathon "Adaptation to the Climate Changes and Nature-based Solutions".

    • ECommerceAcademyBG

      Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
      Host of the eCommerce Academy Podcast

      🎙eCommerce Academy Podcast – the place where you will hear real stories from true online business owners.

    • Junior Achievement Bulgaria

      Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

      I was accepted as a mentor in the program "School Company" for students aged 15-19 in their last high school education classes.During the entrepreneurial program, the youth go through the entire process of materializing an idea generated by them for creating their own business in the form of a real enterprise (Ltd.), which carries out activities in creating and delivering products and/or services to the end consumer.Starting from the registration of their student company, the participants become partners by investing minimal capital and forming the management structure of their enterprise. Throughout the school year, the students go through the process of generating ideas, securing financing, managing financial flows, human resource management, producing a product and/or service, its marketing, including advertising and sales management.At the end of the school year, the co-founders liquidate the student company, distribute dividends, and evaluate the business cycle. Show less

      • Mentor of an additional 3rd youth team qualified for the finals of the program "School Company"

        Apr 2024 - Jun 2024
      • Mentor of two youth teams participating in the program "School Company"

        Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
    • Teenovator

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Guest Mentor

      Me and my co-founder Nikol were invited as guest mentors in season 6 of Teenovator by Radostina Goroshevich.We were a jury in an improvised ‘Shark Tank’ competition between the students in the respective club. Additionally, I got the chance to be mentor for a 30-min slot to five amazing teams on the “Ideas Weekend” which is like a general rehearsal of the final Demo day in May. 🚀 After the first weekend of ideas, I started working with two teams as a non-official third mentor ☺️ We were having bi-weekly meetings when we had the chance and I was trying to help them overcome the challenges they were facing as early-stage founders. One of the team I was working with won a special award from the partners!! 🏆 Show less

    • American University in Bulgaria

      Feb 2024 - May 2024

      I had the pleasure to be a mentor and with the team of Unboxd we presented a business case regarding a potential challenge in our company. A team of AUBG students was working hard to present us a few solutions and on May 2nd I attended a Demo Day on campus where all the ideas from the course were presented in front of a audience 🙏🏻☺️ 5 teams that work on starting a social enterprise focusing on one of the Sustainable Development Goals were shortlisted and competed for the chance to present their idea on an international level at the Hult semi-finals and the real opportunity to win a prize of $ 1,000,000!

      • External mentor to a group of students taking Business Practicum: Engaging in Sustainability ♻️

        Feb 2024 - May 2024
      • Jury Member at the AUBG OnCampus Social Entrepreneurship Hult Prize Competition

        Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
    • Better Community Club

      Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
      Mentor at Innovation Station vol. 4

      For a second consecutive year I had the privilege to be among the mentors at this amazing hackathon for social entrepreneurship ♻️🚀

    • ABLE Activator

      Mar 2024 - Mar 2024

      Thanks to the invitation from Ognyan Vasilev,this year I took part in Module 3 “Pricing and Business Modelling” from the 6-week business accelerator program - ABLE Activator 🚀Oggy gave an example of how Business Model Canvas could be used for any type of business while I showed how we have applied it in Unboxd ♻️ No matter how advanced you are, these type of exercises can always be beneficial for your project 💡 I received a lot of feedback that would help us bring the startup to the next level. P.S. Teams that were formed are working on some very interesting ideas and I personally can’t wait to watch them on their Demo Day in April! Keep up the great work! 🔥Credits to Vladislav Nosikov for the amazing photos! 📸 Show less

      • Guest Lecturer

        Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
      • Volunteer at Module 4

        Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
    • Start Up, Bulgaria

      Mar 2024 - Jan 2025
      Project Manager & Cross-Team Coordinator 🚀, Speaker and Host 🎤

      Lately, with an "A Team" of professionals involved in our country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, we organised the Biggest National Startup Conference (November 8-10), where we gathered 2000 entrepreneurs for 3 days in Sofia, to be inspired, network, and learn. 🤝🚀 Here’s the Impact Report: Start Up, Bulgaria! 2024 🚀This year’s conference was nothing short of incredible! 🙌 Here's a snapshot of what we achieved together:💡 40 Investor Pitches📊 50+ Sessions🌍 108 Speakers (including 15 international)🤝 100+ Speed Dating Participants💼 B2B Sales Forum & Hackathon👥 2000+ Attendees over 3 days💶 284,000 Euro in Investments🛠 6 Practical WorkshopsWe will also had many international guests that give us an international perspective on how a startup business is done. We provided knowledge and practical skills to our visitors divided into 3 categories:- 'Enthusiasts' who take the first steps in entrepreneurship. 🔥- 'Start-ups' who are working on an idea but need help in various areas for business development.- 'Growth companies' who have a working business, with more global ambitions - expanding internationally, getting a bigger investment, or selling. 🚀Let's create more unicorns together! 🦄 Show less

    • The Revenues Factory

      Apr 2024 - Jan 2025
      Business Development & Growth Strategist 📈

      I am thrilled to announce that I am part of the newly established growth consultancy agency in Bulgaria where we work with businesses - scalups and startups, helping them find new business opportunities, increase their revenue and sales. 🚀This is part of our mission to make our country the Silicon Valley of CEE.

    • PowerSellers

      Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
      Business Development Expert

      In PowerSellers we specialize in propelling energy companies toward unprecedented growth through strategic sales and lead generation. Combining cold calling, personalized emails, and targeted LinkedIn outreach, we bridge the gap between your solutions and the businesses that need them most.

    • WWF Bulgaria

      Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
      Guest Lecturer

      I was invited to present the Bulgarian Startup Ecosystem 🚀 at the latest semester of Panda Labs Youth Program Hackathon by WWF 🐼

    • Развий се

      Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
      Guest Lecturer

      I was invited by the founder of “Razvii se/Развий се” - Victoria Dimitrova, to talk about presentation skills in front of the youngsters who were part of her program for personal development, skills growth and career orientation. 👥

    • Digital4 Network

      Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
      Lecturer
    • American University in Bulgaria

      Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

      I had the privilege to be a guest lecturer in the Social Entrepreneurship lecture by Professor Eva Van Mensel at the first day of the Educational summer camp about Leadership & Civic Engagement. 🙌♻️ It was a pleasure coming back to my alma mater to speak about important topics such as social entrepreneurship and pay forward to the next generation of future entrepreneurs. 🚀 The Educational Summer Camp 2024 is already in the history! We saw 8 great presentations of projects that are tackling sustainability issues. ♻️As Sabina said, we need people who are ready to change the world and make it a better place for their children and grandchildren. 🙌I am sure some of these youngsters will do it! 🔥*Being a jury member here wasn’t an easy task but it was definitely a satisfying one! ✅

      • Guest Lecturer at Educational summer camp program for youngsters about Leadership & Civic Engagement

        Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
      • Jury Member of the final presentations of the Educational Camp for Leadership & Civic Engagement

        Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
    • ABLE Activator

      Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
      Event Organizer & Jury Coordinator, AWA Varna July ‘24
    • American University in Bulgaria

      Sept 2024 - Sept 2024
      Judge at the Social Hack Challenge (part of the MultiTalent Quest)

      • Judged the Social Hack Challenge at MultiTalent Quest, selecting winners for scholarships at American University in Bulgaria. 🏆• Evaluated youth teams' social entrepreneurship projects, witnessing their bravery and bright ideas for the future.💡• Collaborated with fellow judges to recognize and reward the next generation of leaders. 🚀

    • Foodobox

      Sept 2024 - Sept 2024
      Lecturer

      Together we celebrated the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (29.09) 🥐🌯With the rest of the lecturers we shared about what’s under the visible part of the entrepreneurship iceberg 🧊 The obstacles along the way usually help us become better and build resilience. Our message to the next generation should help them become better founders than we are. And then keep paying forward! 🙏🏻Moreover, it’s a pleasure to speak to such a knowledgeable audience and among so experienced colleagues lecturers! It was an insightful day! ♻️ Show less

    • Teenovator

      Oct 2024 - now
      Mentor @ Teenovator 7
    • Offerista Group Bulgaria

      Oct 2024 - Oct 2024
      Lecturer

      I believe that authenticity is key in building a sustainable business in the retail world. At Offerista Retail Insights 2024, I spoke about the importance of being genuine—towards consumers, partners, and everyone we collaborate with. 🤝My lecture 🎓, “Eco-branding—Attracting Customers or Standing Up for Values,” highlighted how sustainable practices and honest communication can set a positive example in the retail industry. ♻️

    • Greenburg

      Oct 2024 - Oct 2024
      Lecturer

      On October 5th, I had the pleasure of attending an event organized by Greenburg at the Youth Center Burgas, dedicated to sustainable fashion! 🌿With Unboxd, we joined by delivering two insightful lectures:- The first focused on different types of fabrics and which materials to prefer when choosing our clothes—favoring natural over synthetic. 🌱- The second lecture was about “The Life of a Shirt”—from production to how we can extend its life through sustainable practices. 💡👕It was a wonderful event, full of valuable insights and ideas about sustainable practices. Huge thanks to Greenburg for the organization, opportunity, and invitation! Show less

    • Youth for a Green Future NGO

      Nov 2024 - Nov 2024
      Participant | Green Youth Academy November 2024 ♻️

      I had the privilege of participating in the Green Youth Academy, an intensive weekend program dedicated to empowering young leaders with the skills and knowledge to advocate for sustainable practices, social justice, and environmental protection. Organised by the independent youth organization “Младежи за зелено бъдеще” (Youth for a Green Future), the event emphasized active civic and political engagement in fields such as environmental conservation, social justice, democracy, and human rights.Key Sessions & Skills Developed: • Advocacy Skills with Tsvetelina Garelova, focusing on practical tools for effective communication and engagement in environmental causes. • Panel Discussion on Environmental Challenges with experts from various organisations. • Youth Participation and Planning workshops led by experienced facilitators, enhancing my understanding of project planning and team collaboration for community initiatives. • Networking and International Collaboration with members of the Federation of Young European Greens, strengthening connections with like-minded individuals dedicated to environmental and social causes.Throughout the program, I gained a deeper appreciation for the role of young leaders in driving change, particularly in the context of Eastern Europe. I also had the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers and professionals, enriching my perspective on sustainable development and advocacy.“Младежи за зелено бъдеще” aims to foster youth engagement in environmental and social issues, offering training, campaigns, and projects that build skills for activism, personal growth, and community development. As a member of the Federation of Young European Greens, the organization contributes to the transformation of social and political institutions across Eastern Europe. This experience reinforced my commitment to sustainability and active citizenship, and I’m excited to bring these insights into my future projects and collaborations. 🤝 Show less

    • Xplora BG

      Nov 2024 - now
      Lead Generation & Sales Specialist
    • ABLE Activator

      Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
      Main Organizer of ABLE Weekend Activator Sofia, Nov-Dec ‘24
    • Business Club Sofia University

      Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
      Guest Lecturer
    • Association of the Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs (ABLE)

      Jan 2025 - now
      Member and Brand Ambassador
    • Junior Achievement Bulgaria

      Jan 2025 - now
      Mentor in Junior Achievement Bulgaria

      Started volunteering in Junior Achievement program “School company” for a second consecutive year! 🎓

    • Aspire Bulgaria Foundation

      Jan 2025 - now
      • Program Manager

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Mentor and Brand Ambassador 🚀

        Jan 2025 - now
    • American University in Bulgaria

      Feb 2025 - now
      External mentor to a group of students taking “Business Practicum: Engaging in Sustainability” ♻️
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Organizer

      Issued by Present to Succeed Conference on Apr 2023
      Present to Succeed ConferenceAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Buddy

      Issued by Tuk-Tam on Nov 2022
      Tuk-TamAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Time Donor / Дарител на време 🕘 и внимание

      Issued by Дари Време on Nov 2023
      Дари ВремеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Marketing and Social Media Management

      Issued by Fuckup Nights on Jan 2020
      Fuckup NightsAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Marketing Volunteer

      Issued by The BitHope Foundation on Feb 2022
      The BitHope FoundationAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Assistant

      Issued by Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдеще on Oct 2022
      Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдещеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Assistant

      Issued by Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдеще on Oct 2023
      Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдещеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Assistant

      Issued by Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдеще on Apr 2023
      Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдещеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Organizer, Participants Coordinator and Host of the Final Demo Day

      Issued by ABLE Activator on Nov 2023
      ABLE ActivatorAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Coordinator Guests and Catering 🥙 at the Pre-accelerator Demo Day 🚀

      Issued by ABLE Activator on Nov 2023
      ABLE ActivatorAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Assistant

      Issued by Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдеще on Apr 2024
      Caps for Future/Капачки за бъдещеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Present to Succeed Conference on Jun 2024
      Present to Succeed ConferenceAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Event Organizer at Module 4

      Issued by ABLE Activator on Mar 2024
      ABLE ActivatorAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Event Organizer, Coordinator Jury & Participants

      Issued by ABLE Activator on Jul 2024
      ABLE ActivatorAssociated with Vilislav Slavev
    • Assistant

      Issued by Caps for future/Капачки за бъдеще on Oct 2024
      Caps for future/Капачки за бъдещеAssociated with Vilislav Slavev