Universal eXperience Ventures LLC
Management Team
These are the people who feel passionate about our product and dedicate their time to do something better for everyone, to leave a trace and make an impact!
Ivo Georgiev
CEO & Founder
Ivo has started his 25 year professional career as a software developer, later transitioned and established himself as Enterprise Technology Architect and experienced Network Engineer specializing in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and procedures. He has expert level knowledge for design and implementation of Enterprise level messaging using Microsoft Exchange, and is well versed in building complex network infrastructures using Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory. Ivo’s passion in the professional world today is everything around mobility and communications, and this is how the idea for this company was born. Ivo’s personal time is divided between his family, sports and his Hi-Fi audio vintage electronics collection, which he proudly shares and continues to grow.
Vesco Zlatev
VP Engineering
Vesco brings 30 years of professional engineering experience as senior technical executive in various companies varying in size from startups to Fortune 500. Between being the first employee in a startup to leading large teams at Cisco, his technical experience and business leadership was key to multiple successful acquisitions. In his work he has been always focused on the engineering teams’ efficiency, quality and security of delivered software products.
Nicky Nikolaev
CMO
Nicky is a digital strategy expert, a thought leader, a problem solver, a collector of futuristic curiosities, and innovative ideas. His work ranges from strategic planning and rough prototyping in the early stages, to creating strong full-fledged long term digital marketing strategies focused on business growth. Nicky has experience working for companies like Nestle, building inbound marketing strategies that have acquired B2B clients like Etsy.com, and consulting 100 million dollar companies in the US, UK, and European markets. Today Nicky is mainly focused on helping growing founder-led mission-focused, digital-first businesses that want to grow.
Advisors Team
These are the people who guide us in our venture, share vision and experience to make sure we stay on track and are able to deliver our solution to the market.
George Emilov
Advisor
Product Manager @ Cisco
George brings 30 years of professional experience as CTO in various companies. He was CTO at WebMessenger where he oversaw 120 developers spread over 5 countries and managed all of the key projects. After the WebMessenger exit in 2008, George went to CallWave (now FuzeBox) to continue his managerial duties. He is in charge of overseeing development projects and selecting new talent for VoiVoda. Currently George works as Product Manager at Cisco, but he is involved in advising many startups and mentoring their progress. In his personal time George loves to work on his collection of vintage radios and Hi-Fi audio equipment, troubleshoot problems and building the perfect audio set for his home.
Valeri Nenov
Advisor
Adjunct Professor (retired),
Neurosurgery @ UCLA
Micro-electronics (Dipl. Ing. Prague CVUT);
Computer Science (PhD UCLA);
Neuroscience (PhD UCLA)
Research Interests:
Clinical information systems (CIS);
Clinical trials;
Imaging (MR, PET);
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN);
Artificial Intelligence (AI);
Natural Language Processing (NLP);
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR);
Air Traffic Control (ATC);
Wearable electronics;
App development (iOS, Android)
Founder:
Brainventions Corporation, Inc. (1991);
Global Care Quest, Inc. (2002);
VAL9000, Inc. (2013)
Val Babadjov
Advisor
Lead Investor / Chairman of the Board /
President @ VideoEngager, DBA LeadSecure
Serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist coming from a background of more than thirty-five years of software development and business management experience. Active early-stage investor and member of Band of Angels, Sand Hill Angels, Keiretsu Forum, Tech Coast Angels, and Pasadena Angels. He is currently the lead investor and chairman of the board of VideoEngager. Val is also the founder of VoiVoda Ventures and the only financier in the fund with proceeds from the exits of his software companies including Webmessenger.
Omo Velev
Advisor
Senior Development Engineer @ Rivian
37 years working in Research and Development of Alternative Energy Sources, battery and fuel cell system for automotive and aerospace applications.
Project manager and lead engineer of complex energy storage systems for military and civilian applications
Specialties: Advanced Battery Systems, Fuel Cell Systems, Energy Storage Systems for large and small UAVs, Large Automotive Battery Testing
R. Victoria Jodis
Advisor
Founding Partner @ Steel Wolf Ventures
R. Victoria Jodis has cultivated enduring relationships by successfully navigating complex transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She couples finance, entrepreneurial spirit and corporate structure in the real estate, banking, manufacturing, technology, and entertainment industries. Consequently, she heralds a lucrative prospect/client database.
Victoria initiates capital raises and equity formulation, and designs strategic marketing for client success. Her deep skills in analysis and forecasting cemented while managing investment properties for Family Trust, Family Office and Private Equity RE Investments.
When high-end residential and commercial real estate markets were dominated by men, Victoria successfully completed scores of new and rehab developments throughout the Midwest and West Coast.
Leveraging experience and contacts, she created a business/entertainment broadcast which streams to global affiliates in over 80 countries. Episodes feature cutting edge products and services spotlighting entrepreneurs, inventors and business leaders. News of capital markets with economists and investors provides context and spark deals.
Victoria earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Irvine. She is a sponsor of Children’s Cancer Care and Sparrow House for Battered Women.
Mark Dirkse
Advisor
Principal @ Steel Wolf Ventures
Mark Dirkse brings fierce business acumen and tenacity to conducting finance investing, capitalization structuring, profit avenue building and exit strategies. For more than three decades across most continents, he helmed his own successful company in Live Entertainment working with Universal Studios, Sony/MGM, Warner Brothers and Paramount.
A breadth of world travel and professional collaborations sharpened Mark’s forecasting of economic trends for investment. Dealing with a diverse range of people and cultures, he drills deep to evaluate Founders that can pass muster to deliver on time and budget. He brings artisan craftsmanship to building a business, rather than simply financing it. A Midwestern upbringing keeps Mark grounded in "his word is his bond" commitments.