With over a decade of experience as an investment banker, strategy consultant, and serial entrepreneur, I've successfully executed strategic partnerships, M&A, IPOs, and follow-on deals worth over $2 billion. Over the course of my career, spanning ten years at Credit Suisse and seven years as a startup founder across various industries, I've generated millions in revenue through forging new partnerships, acquiring clients, developing products, and crafting go-to-market strategies (3x Founder). My expertise lies in building client relationships, sales, researching industry trends, and creating short- and long-term strategic plans. I have a track record of connecting internal and external stakeholders, negotiating business partnerships, and fostering relationships with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and startups.One of my notable achievements includes founding an exclusive cybersecurity executive network boasting over hundreds of CISOs and security practitioners from companies with at least 1,000 employees int the US and EMEA. Through this network, I facilitated hundreds of virtual sales meetings between cybersecurity vendors and relevant CISOs, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue for our clients. In the realm of business development, I played a pivotal role in developing a business plan and operating model for a new venture aimed at commercializing Credit Suisse's e-Fixed Income content provider, with projected revenues of $80 million. Furthermore, I spearheaded the creation of an exclusive online real estate marketplace, leveraging my deep understanding of financial modeling, corporate strategy, new business model formation, and startup operations. Additionally, I advised on significant deals such as Credit Suisse's acquisition of Hedging-Griffo and the sale of Helm Holding Corporation, among others.My diverse background, which includes living in Bulgaria and Greece, obtaining a bachelor's degree in computer science from St. John's University, and earning an MBA from Cornell University while working full-time, has equipped me with a unique perspective and a passion for entrepreneurship. As a serial entrepreneur deeply entrenched in the startup ecosystem, I thrive on navigating the world of binary outcomes, embracing challenges, and driving innovation to create lasting impact.