Svetlin Nakov

Svetlin Nakov is a prominent entrepreneur and educator, serving as Co-Founder and Innovation and Inspiration Manager at SoftUni since October 2013, where innovation in tech education is a key focus. As Co-Founder of SoftUni BUDITEL, Nakov plays a pivotal role in training high school students for digital professions. At SoftUni Global, co-founded in August 2021, efforts are directed towards establishing a franchise-based tech education ecosystem with over 24,000 graduates. Additional leadership roles include being a Co-Founder and Board Member at LeaderClass Bulgaria and AMBITIONED, where Nakov supports educational initiatives and digital transformation for businesses. Contributions to the non-profit sector are evident through co-founding and chairing the SoftUni Foundation, which provides free tech education, and serving as Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Software Developers, organizing various community events. Nakov is also a blockchain technology advisor for LockTrip and is a graduate of Sofia University with advanced degrees in Computational Linguistics, Distributed Systems, and Computer Science.