Episode description

Next, on The Recursive podcast, we welcome an innovation driver and supporter in the Bulgarian startup ecosystem.

Meet Max Gurvits, a “Bulgarian by choice,” as he describes himself. Max is a Managing Partner at Sofia-based VC, Vitosha Venture Partners. Graduating from The University of Groningen with a Master’s degree in International and European Law, Max explores his interest in entrepreneurship at one moment of his life, which later leads him to moving to Bulgaria. Since then, Max Gurvits has been one of the most respected players in the Bulgarian innovation ecosystem.

In his conversation with Irina, Max shares the most interesting stories from his life and why he decided to work and live in Bulgaria. He stresses on the current state of the Bulgarian ecosystem and the opportunities for the country to develop as a main business location in Europe.

In the episode, you’ll also hear:

• How Bulgaria can develop a competitive economy;
• Why Max fell in love with Bulgaria and decided to move there;
• How a lawyer by education became an entrepreneur.