Mladen Peric, PhD, is a seasoned professional in business development and education, currently serving as a Business Development Consultant at CAKE.com since February 2024. Prior to this role, Mladen held the position of Customer Success Manager at SimplyGrow from May 2020 to February 2024, focusing on pre-sales services for SaaS companies. Mladen contributed to academia as an Associate Professor at Modern Business School Belgrade from November 2013 to May 2020, teaching various finance and economics courses. Mladen has also owned a consulting agency and served in several financial-related roles, including a financial analyst at Citadel Financial Advisory Investment Bank. Mladen earned a PhD in Investments and Securities from ALFA University in 2013.