Kristiana Kuneva is the Chief Business Development Officer at The Recursive, where she oversees strategic growth, partnerships, and market expansion.
She plays a central role in connecting startups, investors, and ecosystem players across Central and Eastern Europe, helping breakthrough ideas gain visibility and credibility on the international tech stage.
She also spearheads the #BreakingGrounds initiative, which showcases the success stories of Bulgarian innovators and positions them within the wider European innovation landscape. By bridging local entrepreneurial energy with global opportunities, Kristiana contributes to strengthening CEE’s role as a source of impactful technologies and ventures.
With a bachelor’s degree in political science from King’s College London and a master’s in human rights from LSE, she combines policy expertise with business development.
Her focus lies in building meaningful collaborations, fostering cross-border partnerships, and ensuring that the region’s boldest founders have the networks and support they need to scale globally.
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