As part of Bulgaria's first science and technology park, the John Atanasoff Forum is surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of over 48 companies, ranging from startups to established enterprises and investment funds.
The park also houses a cutting-edge laboratory complex, the Discoverer Petascale Supercomputer, and various amenities like the Tech Sport complex and a hostel, all contributing to a dynamic environment for innovation and growth.
Nicolas is a co-founder of Ledger (https://www.ledger.com) and researcher at ZKnox (https://www.zknox.com) - interested in making hardware security open, understandable and affordable to all, currently exploring the frontier between TEEs and ZKPs and how to make AI more decentralized with crypto.
Stefan is deeply passionate about open source and has been actively involved in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2022, when he joined Consensys to contribute to Teku—a Java-based implementation of the consensus layer. Since then, he's worked across several exciting areas aligned with Ethereum's ongoing roadmap.
Krum, or as people know him "pashov" has done, led and been part of over 100 smart contract security audits. This has resulted in billions of dollars of user funds protected and secured. His team has audited protocols like 1inch, Ethena, LayerZero and more. His mission is simple - prevent as many hacks as possible, before the vulnerabilities even reach production environment.
Ivo is the CEO of Ambire Wallet and an experienced blockchain developer. He has led projects in Web3, security, smart contracts, and account abstraction. Previously, he co-founded AdEx and a media platform with 25M+ users. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others and helping to drive the adoption of blockchain technology and crypto around the world.
Daniela is a Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience in Data Science platforms and financial projects. She is also a university teacher and mentor. As a Principal Data and Machine Learning Expert at Commerzbank, Daniela is dedicated to developing virtual agentic teams that facilitate software development. She is passionate about finding the optimal agentic architecture for software development and maintenance, focusing on performance, and integrating a variety of technologies.
Viktor is a former investment banker at Jefferies LLC who transitioned into the Web3 space in 2019, embracing the evolving digital asset landscape. He specializes in trading, portfolio management, and bespoke investment solutions, leveraging both traditional finance expertise and blockchain innovation. Viktor is currently the co-founder and CEO of UEB3 Fund, a boutique investment firm with a rapidly expanding global presence.
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Tina connects the dots between marketing, sales, and production, turning chaos into collaboration. Backed by over a decade of experience in strategic partnerships, marketing strategy, and event planning, she helps brands expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact.
Ellie is a seasoned Web3 marketing and brand expert, currently leading marketing initiatives at Nisha. With a proven track record in blockchain since 2016, Ellie specializes in crafting user-centric campaigns, leveraging deep expertise in brand development, Web3 marketing strategy, budget optimization, and resource management to drive impactful B2B and B2C marketing solutions.
Sally is the Founder & CEO of 4 Point O Labs, a top Web3 hub in CEE. With two recent exits and experience across top-tier projects, she brings strong expertise in BD, sales & partnerships. Formerly with NEAR Protocol, she’s known for her hands-on, ecosystem-first approach to scaling ventures.
Stefani is a co-founder of Jarvis Network, whose DeFi protocol Synthereum focuses on building accessible financial infrastructure. She leads Investor Relations at 73 Capital, a DeFi crypto investment fund, and has been active in financial markets since 2017.
