About Me
Business Developer, Sales Professional, Business Analyst, and Investor with experience of more than 14+ years in fast-growing Startup companies. Effective Business Development Manager bringing forth valuable industry experience and a passion for management.
- Birthday: 25.09.1984
- Website: www.nikolaiangelov.com
- City: Tallinn, Estonia
- Degree: Bachelor
- Email: contact@nikolaiangelov.com
- Work: Available
Results-oriented with a proven track record of improving the market position of a company and maximizing opportunities for financial growth. Adept in analytical thinking, leadership, strategic planning, and building strong relationships with business partners.
I’m passionate, persistent, positive sales- and result-oriented, and a hard worker. I like to challenge myself by trying new things in order to learn more and develop myself and my skills in life.
Facts
20k+ Happy Clients
Projects
Partners
Mentoring and fundraising Startups
Skills
Resume
Education
Estonian Business School
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, IntBBA2
Estonian School Student Councils' Union
Jan 2003
Vice President of THG. Member of Estonian School Student Councils' Union.
Tallinn High School of Humanities
1998 - 2003
English Language and Literature/Letters
European Commission - Member of Project Jugend Schlägt Brücken in Europa
2003
Membert of Project "Jugend Schlägt Brücken in Europa"
Professional Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Feb 2012 - Present
- Consulting and preparing for funding of early stage startup companies and investors.
IT services. - Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales Management · Scrum · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies · Sales & Marketing · International Trade · Business · Information Technology · Negotiation · Management · Speaking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Venture Capital · Investments · Business Development · New Business Development · Start-ups · Contract Negotiation · CRM Databases · Project Delivery · Pipedrive · Business Analysis · Sales Prospecting · Building Business Partnerships · Business Networking
Head Of Business Development
Feb 2012 - May 2021
- Implementing Startup business ideas VENDINGKEY(@mna_eu_plc), KAMGOS TRACKING, VENDUZA, leading a team, including customers and business partners B2B and B2C, and organizing cooperation. Increasing sales.
Director of Business Development
May 2023 - Jul 2023
- Tallinn Electrical Engineering Factory "Estel" was founded in 1870. Today, Company develops, manufactures and supplies a broad range of power converter equipment and power semiconductors, focusing on complex technological solutions and production "turnkey" delivery.
- Skills: Business Development · Sales · Business Strategy
Member
Apr 2023 - May 2023
Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN)
- Estonian Business Angels Network, established in late 2012, is one of the most active business angel networks in the region, seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighbouring countries with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed-stage investments. EstBAN is a non-profit organization formed and led by it’s members.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · International Trade · Economics · Negotiation · Brand Development · Venture Capital · Investments · Business Development · Start-ups · Contract Negotiation · Market Research · Business Strategy · Sales Negotiation · Professional Networking
Business Partner / Advisor
Feb 2023 - May 2023
- NestCap invests into established, profitable SMEs with proven business models and long-term value creation focused on three main business areas: industry, services, and trade in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. NestCap targets acquisition of a majority shareholding with an aim to hold long-term, ideally forever. We keep the original founders involved and motivated to benefit from post-acquisition performance by focusing on processes, automation, digitalization, strategic management, and decreasing carbon footprint.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Information Technology · Negotiation · Venture Capital · Investments · Business Analysis · Market Research · Business Strategy · Sales Negotiation · Business Networking
Crypto Enthusiast / Investor
Jan 2023 - May 2023
CryptoFellows
- CryptoFellows is a crypto research and news media company. Founded in 2023, we are up to grown into a resource for the community, reporting on the trends in cryptocurrency and calling attention to the innovators. A cryptocurrency is a digital currency, which is an alternative form of payment created using encryption algorithms.
- Skills: International Trade · Investments
Startup Mentor
Apr 2023
SOFA - School of Film Advancement
- In its 8th edition SOFA invites young film agents for workshop trainings to Warsaw, Poland and Tbilisi, Georgia. The program’s special quality is its unique target group: upcoming film professionals from Middle and Eastern Europe, Germany, Greece, Israel, Central Asia and the republics of Caucasus SOFA doesn’t aim to educate film directors or producers. SOFA supports culture promoters, mediators and catalyzers with unique film/cinema project ideas for the local and international audience in their country of origin – in all possible creative shapes.
- Skills: Sales & Marketing · Negotiation · Investments · Business Development · Start-ups · Business Analysis · Building Business Partnerships · Market Research
Strategic Partner
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
Green Place Estates
- The Green Place Estates’ values are rooted in an idea that transpires beyond real estate. For every brick and mortar structure or plot of land we sell, we will plant. Today it’s a small forest in Bulgaria. Tomorrow, it’s the world.
- Skills: Sales Management · Sales · Strategic Planning · Market Research · Business Strategy
Business Partner
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
- DYNAX Invest's main value proposition is attracting funding for early-stage technology companies, particularly in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. The company has an active presence in Europe, the USA, and Asia with a large network of business partners and investors.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Economics · Negotiation · Management · Venture Capital · Investments · Start-ups · Contract Negotiation
Cryptocurrency Trader
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
- Binance is the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including trading and finance, education, data, and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more.
- Skills: Investments
Business Mentor
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
- AI-based platform that provides detailed and unbiased screening of the candidates' profiles
- Skills: Negotiation · Business Development · Start-ups · Strategic Planning
Cryptocurrency Trader
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
- Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.
- Skills: Investments
Manager / Mentor
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
- Business Development, Sales management, Finding business partners B2B and organizing cooperation, Finding new clients and investors, Researching and developing marketing opportunities
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales Management · Sales & Marketing · International Trade · Business · Negotiation · Management · Speacking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Contract Negotiation · CRM Databases · Pipedrive · Business Analysis · Cold Calling · Business Networking
Business Development Supervisor / Investor
Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
KAMGOS TRACKING
- Kamgos Tracking Startup – realization and implementation of the business idea. It is an automatic car device/kit which helps follow and control car speed, location, fuel consumption in real time. The system has been used by over 14 000 car owners in Bulgaria (private and business customers, insurance and transport companies).
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales Management · Scrum · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies · Sales & Marketing · International Trade · Business · Information Technology · Negotiation · Management · Speacking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Business Development · New Business Development · Project Delivery · Business Analysis · Sales Prospecting · Building Business Partnerships · Business Networking
Director of Sales / Investor
Jan 2007 - Sep 2010
- Researching and developing marketing opportunities, Creating sales plans, Organizing of sales activities, Analyzing data, leading sales team by providing guidance.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales & Marketing · International Trade · Business · Negotiation · Management · Speacking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Business Development · New Business Development · Contract Negotiation · Project Delivery · Business Analysis · Sales Prospecting · Building Business Partnerships · Business Networking
Director of Business Development / Investor
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
IPSO GROUP
- Organizing the work, Financial management, Creating and maintaining new partnerships B2B and B2C, Bringing new products to market.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales Management · Sales & Marketing · Strength Training · International Trade · Business · Negotiation · Management · Speacking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Investments · Business Development · New Business Development · Contract Negotiation · Business Analysis · Sales Prospecting · Building Business Partnerships · Business Networking
Business Development / Investor
Sep 2002 - May 2006
T&B Group OÜ
- Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives by researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities. Finding new business clients and customers, organization of the company's sales activities, preparation of tenders.
- Skills: Business-to-Business (B2B) · Sales Management · Sales & Marketing · International Trade · Negotiation · Management · Speacking: Estonian, Russian, English, Bulgarian languages · Brand Development · Investments · Business Development · New Business Development · Contract Negotiation · Business Analysis · Sales Prospecting · Building Business Partnerships · Business Networking
Projects / Partners / Represented
Services
Due Diligence
An investigation,audit or review performed to confirm facts or details of a matter under consideration. In the financial world, due diligence requires an examination of financial records before entering into a proposed transaction with another party.
Consultation
If you are a Startup looking for consultation, you're at the right place. Given my experience in the industry, I will be able to guide you on what steps you should take in "order" to move forward.
Company Valuation
Are you planning to sell your business or issue new shares but are not sure at what price? Have you found an interesting acquisition, but want to make sure you don’t pay too much? I can help you to have experience in valuing many companies and industries.
Financial Planning
I can help you closely to plan your finances, set financial goals and strategies to achieve them.
Project Development
· Analyse product requirements
· Select software architecture
· Define scope, timeline & milestones
· Develop MVP
Sales Manager
Experienced and self-motivated Sales Manager with 18 years of industry experience overseeing sales figures and new account developments. Bringing forth a proven track record of working collaboratively with sales teams to achieve goals, escalate revenue gains, and advance the sales cycle of the company. A strong leader with the ability to increase sales and develop strategies to retain customers.
Sales Representative
Highly driven Sales Representative with a passion for making powerful business connections and meeting and exceeding sales goals. Adept in utilizing consultative sales techniques to prospect and initiate new business sales.
Product Manager
Skilled Product Manager experienced in product marketing, product introduction, and the overall management of a product's life from conception to fruition. Experience in assessing customer desires and requirements and generating a product that successfully meets those standards. Ability to determine product specifications, production timelines, and in-depth plans for product development. An analytical thinker who works collaboratively to get the job done.
Business Manager
Experienced and self-motivated Business Manager bringing forth valuable industry experience and a passion for working toward company advancement. Results-oriented with a proven track record of working collaboratively with team members to achieve goals. Adept in managing staff, maintenance, vendors, and a multitude of business operations.
Recommendations
It is my pleasure to recommend Nikolai Angelov, a highly skilled and motivated individual who has impressed me with his professionalism and dedication. Nikolai is a diligent worker who consistently delivers results. He has a strong background and a proven track record in the field of business and software development. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and an ability to work well under pressure. Nikolai is a proactive team player who is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his team's success. He is an excellent communicator and has a natural talent for building strong relationships with his colleagues and clients. I am confident that Nikolai will be an asset to any organization that he joins.
Ivo RemmelgIvo Remmelg
Founding Partner at NestCap, EstBAN President emeritus, Angel investor, author
Nikolai is highly trained and very experienced in his field. Also he is very giving sharing his knowledge with the younger generation. His overview on the European and worldwide community is amazing and he has a fantastic online and especially offline network of passionate peers around the globe. Most of all I highly appreciate his passion and his ability to interact and connect in any given circumstances.
Nikolaj Niki Nikitin
ISI Head of Studies, SOFA Spiritus Rector, Artistic Director @Palic, Curator Critics' Picks @PÖFF: "Creativity has no borders"
Nikolai is an asset to every organisation and an outstanding professional. His consultancy skills and people management capabilities are very distinctive. He is able to work in stressful environments and meet deadlines in very challenging timelines.
I highly recommend him due to his outstanding competencies and professionalism.
Mazin Gadir · PhD MSc BEng PMP Prosci LSSGB EBAS Agile
Strategy & Organizational Transformation Advisor | Digital Health and Innovation Principal
Nikolai Angelov it’s been hardly a few months we met at the Global Awards meet in Estonia OCT 22 and it already feels like we were friends since several years ,a real nice host and a helpful enterprising personality and a young businessman you can trust
RAM MALLYA
DIRECTOR MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT AT ALLIED FOUNDERS PVT LTD
Nikolai A. was always willing to share his co-brand and business development knowledge to help grow the partnership's business. Recommend!
Roomer Tarajev
Tartu Smart City and Investment Manager
We have worked together on several projects, and I found Nikolai a highly skilled and dedicated professional. He's also an all-around great guy to work with! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for help on business development, sales and investment.
Andrew Grabovsky
IT Project Manager with 20+ years of professional experience in web and mobile
Nikolai is a highly motivated professional with strong capacities for building business solutions.
Angel Puente Reyes
CEO at Golden Sparrow Technology & Blockchain Development Latvia SIA
Nikolai is sharp-minded, intelligent and hard working. Great person to work with and be around.
Krasimir Kehayov
Investment Manager, Angel Investor & Fundraising Advisor | Startup Scout
Nikolai, a strategic thinker and wise investor, he is one of the best businessmen I met. He is smart and handles every situation very carefully and in the proper manner. He is punctual, hard-working, and has a good network for various business opportunities. I highly recommend working with him to get the best out of everything.
Ehab Nagip
Online Product Manager - Advisory Board Member
I found Nikolai a very smart and sharp person. He is kind and directly shows his impact by sharing his experience on how to grow a startup. I enjoyed talking to him and hearing his advice on how to improve the level of maturity of our startup, iVCV. I am very grateful for the advice and knowledge you have shared with us.
Shahab Anbarjafari
Director, Analytics Lead, Data Analytics and AI Team lead, Chief Data Scientist at PwC/Co-founder of iVCV
Nikolai Angelov is very capable development manager who can not only manage development team (on-site and offshore), but also maintains strong relationships with business stakeholders. I had the pleasure of working with him during engagements and business development.
Boris Kamenov
Software-Architekt bei CenTrak
Contact
Location:
Lembitu 14 Street, Tallinn, Estonia
Email:
contact@nikolaiangelov.com