Antoan Shotarov

Antoan Shotarov, PhD, currently serves as a Startup Scout at Innovation Capital and an Assistant Professor in Economics and Innovation at the University of National and World Economy. As a co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at greet.bg and Donatix, Antoan Shotarov leads initiatives that enhance connections between public figures and their audiences, as well as offering comprehensive software development services. In addition to co-founding Innowave, which focuses on business engagement and innovation, and a private kindergarten in Sofia, Antoan has held roles with Societe Generale Expressbank, where responsibilities included project management and market strategy development. Educationally, Antoan Shotarov earned a PhD in Economics, Innovations, and Growth, along with a Master's degree in International Economic Relations. Antoan has actively contributed to youth engagement in internet governance as a member of the EURid Youth Committee and has co-founded the nonprofit Charity, Support and Change, dedicated to philanthropic efforts.