Get into the basics of entrepreneurship with these sessions. Learn how to get started, discover valuable opportunities in the ecosystem, and understand that it's never too early or too late to start your entrepreneurial journey.
What will you learn?
We will cover the following topics:
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You will learn how to find a co-founder and whether you even need one
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Understand the idea generation and validation processes to turn your ideas into sustainable ventures
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Get insights on the right time to start your entrepreneurial journey
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Discover how to harness the power of community to boost your entrepreneurial success
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Explore the benefits and strategies of intrapreneurship in existing organizations
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and many others.
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Explore the sessions
"Sofia is Not Bulgaria": Unlocking Regional Talent and Opportunities
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
12:00 PM
10 November 2024
Boryana Peycheva (ITSZ), Emiliyan Enev (ReCheck), Mariana Roder (NankaCreative), Angel Marchev (UNWE)
Sofia may be the capital, but Bulgaria’s true strength lies in its diverse regional talent. Meet community leaders from across the country and discover the incredible opportunities for learning, networking, and growth beyond Sofia. Tap into regional power, build your network, and find your next big opportunity by connecting with like-minded innovators from every corner of Bulgaria.
Being a fashionpreneur with a style
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
11:00 AM
10 November 2024
Sabina Gyosheva (By Far)
Hear what it takes to build a luxury brand and embrace this as your passion for life
Building a Global Success: From 0 to 2 Million Customers on an Entrepreneurial Journey
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
3:00 PM
8 November 2024
Georgi Dimitrov & Vasil Ralchev (InaEssentials)
Join Georgi and Vasil as they share their inspiring journey of creating a global product that now serves over 2 million customers. Learn how they stayed true to their Bulgarian roots, which played a key role in their remarkable success, and gain insights into building a thriving business from the ground up.
Entrepreneurship mindset - starting a project from within an organisation
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
3:00 PM
9 November 2024
Eftim Eftimov (Montway Bulgaria)
It is not all about startups and running for new business foundations, the entrepreneurial mindset is the enriching power that can pull the right strings to inspire you to run the extra mile and kick off a new initiative, project or product within your current employer’s organisation. Eftim will demystify what the commonalities and differences are and will empower you valuable examples of what you can do next yourselves
Fueling Your Entrepreneurial Journey: Uncover Opportunities to Launch Your Next Venture
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
12:00 PM
8 November 2024
Nadia Zaharieva (America for Bulgaria Foundation), Hristo Boyadzhiev (Tuk-Tam), Zornitsa Mitkova (Teenovator), Aleksander Grozdanov (BASE Bulgaria), Alexander Georgiev (WWF Bulgaria)
Ready to turn your ideas into action? This session explores how entrepreneurs can tap into untapped opportunities, connect with the right community, and leverage resources to start their next big venture. Join us to find out what steps you can take today to ignite your entrepreneurial path and bring your vision to life.
Introduction to the European Patent System
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
2:00 PM
9 November 2024
Dora Karamanli
Join Dora in this foundational session discoverng more about how to get yourselves immersed in the startup ecosystem, while taking care of your assets like patents. Get to hear why you can go up by starting up with patents and why it is so important.
This session offers a basic introduction to the most important legal and procedural aspects of patents and the European patent system.
Mission (Im)possible? How to start up, scale up and build the future?
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
4:00 PM
8 November 2024
Boyan Ivanov (Storpool Storage)
How many times have you heard that your idea does not work or is not good enough? Let’s demystify some of the myths of what it takes to start a business and learn on the go while believing in your idea and accommodating external feedback on the way up
Smart money, smart business and a few stupid mistakes. The art of being a solopreneur in Bulgaria
Entrepreneurship 101
BG
2:00 PM
8 November 2024
Stoyne Vasilev (Smartmoney.bg)
Hear more about the art of solopreneurship and continuous learning and how changing and evolving your ideas can turn into being the smartest move you can make
Starting Strong: Essential Steps for Launching Your Own Business
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
10:00 AM
8 November 2024
Vilislav Slavev (The Revenues Factory), Danail Koev (VEDA Accounting), Bilyana Dimitrova (DSP Law Office), Tsvetan Stoianov (ABS Consult)
Learn the key foundations for successfully starting your own business, from accounting and legal considerations to practical tips for first-time entrepreneurs. This session covers everything you need to know to turn your business idea into reality.
The Art of Finding the Perfect Cofounder
Entrepreneurship 101
EN
11:00 AM
9 November 2024
Niklas Köster (The Better Cat)
Is the success of a business driven by the idea, the team, or the cofounder who shares your vision and passion? Niklas will share his valuable experience in launching a business and explain why finding the right cofounder is crucial.
Join this session to discover what it takes to build a strong partnership and why it can make all the difference in your entrepreneurial journey.
Start Up, Bulgaria Entrepreneurship 101