Startup Ecosystem Podcast Is Your Startup Ecosystem Ready for AI? Artificial intelligence has moved from being a discrete “tech vertical” to a capability that seeps into every corner of the economy. It shapes how products are built, how operations run, and how decisions are made. For startup ecosystem developers, the key question is no longer whether to use AI, but how to use it. Two […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast From Service-Based to Product-Based Economy – Lessons from North Macedonia In this special episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we revisit a conversation from two years ago, recorded during a visit to North Macedonia. Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, sits down with Igor Madjov, founder of Startup Macedonia, to explore how Skopje is evolving from a service-based IT outsourcing city into a product-driven startup […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski April 14, 2025April 14, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Learning from Bulgaria: Stakeholder Engagement in Startup Ecosystems In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we’re traveling back in time by revisiting an old recording to explore the state of Bulgaria’s startup ecosystem in 2022. This episode features an interview by Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, with Momchil Vassilev, the Managing Director of Endeavor Bulgaria, discussing how different stakeholders’ engagement in […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Growing a Startup Ecosystem in a Small City Growing a successful startup ecosystem with a smaller population requires tackling challenges such as limited market size, smaller talent and investor pool, but these cities also have many unique advantages. Canadian City, Kingston with its population of less than 500,000 inhabitants is an inspiring example, showcasing how these challenges can be tackled to put your […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2024 Join Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, and Plamen Ivanov, Partnerships Manager, as they reveal the latest findings from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Released on May 30, 2024, this comprehensive report ranks 1,240 cities and 119 countries, highlighting the latest global startup ecosystem trends. Partnered with over 100 government entities and data powerhouses […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy June 20, 2024June 20, 2024