Etien Yovchev

Etien Yovchev has a diverse background in tech media, marketing, and business development. Etien is currently serving as the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of The Recursive, where they have led audience growth initiatives and built a strong network of supporters and collaborators. Etien is also involved in The Recursive Storytelling Studio, helping various clients build and grow their brand presence. Prior to this, Etien worked as an Innovation Journalist and Storyteller at TrendingTopics.bg, where they told the stories of over 200 startup founders and gained insights into the Bulgarian innovation ecosystem. Etien also founded Mindsquad and served as its CEO. Additionally, they have experience in marketing and innovation management at FRAM CREATIVE SOLUTIONS and Abilitics. Etien's early career includes roles as a Growth Engineer at Referial, a Digital Marketing & Innovation Consultant at Abilitics, and a Data Analyst at Sixty K Ltd. Etien started their professional journey as a Business Intelligence & Marketing Intern at MedAssist.online and a Marketing & Business Development Intern at Sweek. Etien is a well-rounded professional with a strong background in growth strategy, marketing, storytelling, and business development.

Etien Yovchev has a diverse education history. Etien obtained a Master's Degree in Management of Innovation from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the period of 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of National and World Economy, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. Before attending university, Etien completed their high school education at the Spanish Secondary School "Miguel de Cervantes," specializing in Spanish Language and Literature from 2007 to 2012.

Aside from their formal education, Etien has also pursued additional certifications. Etien completed courses such as "Operations Analytics," "People Analytics," and "Customer Analytics" through Coursera Course Certificates in 2016. In 2017, they obtained certifications in "Become a Python Developer" and "Python 3 Essential Training" from LinkedIn. Most recently, in 2018, Etien received certifications in "Analytics Certification" and "AdWords Certification" from Google, showcasing their expertise in analytics and online advertising.