Finance Partner’s CEO, Ivaylo Slavov featured in Business Global Magazine's 'People of Change' Edition

We are proud to announce that our CEO, Ivaylo Slavov, has been featured in the special edition ‘People of Change’ by Business Global Magazine. This prestigious issue celebrates influential leaders and companies driving transformative changes in their industries.

In an in-depth interview, Ivaylo Slavov shares insights into his professional journey, his approach to embracing change, and his vision for the future of Flexible Workforce Solutions. Key highlights from the interview:

• Opportunities in Change: Slavov sees every change as an opportunity for growth and progress. He emphasizes the importance of effective risk management to maximize these opportunities.

• Lessons from Leadership: Reflecting on his career, Slavov shares three key lessons: the value of learning from failure, the importance of calculated risk-taking, and the challenges of managing diverse value systems in teams.

• Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming industries, yet we are still only beginning to tap into its full potential. The ethical and strategic use of AI will be a defining challenge for businesses in the coming years. As AI continues to evolve, it is crucial to focus on its responsible application to prevent potential risks. If utilized correctly and responsibly, AI can enhance productivity, replace and streamline repetitive tasks, and improve overall quality of life. Generative AI, in particular, promises significant economic benefits across sectors such as services, media, telecommunications, banking, and insurance by automating tasks and optimizing processes.

• Challenges Facing Bulgarian IT Entrepreneurs: A key challenge for every Bulgarian IT entrepreneur is the limited size of the local market, which affects negatively the ability to scale businesses within the country. As a result, expanding beyond Bulgaria’s borders becomes essential, requiring entrepreneurs to navigate international markets with different competitive dynamics and higher barriers to brand establishment, product adoption, and service delivery. However, over the last 10 years, there has been significant progress in building and developing the entrepreneurial infrastructure in Bulgaria, creating more favorable conditions for local companies to establish themselves on global markets. The country has seen improvements in education, better managerial and commercial skills training, increased access to financial resources and investment funds. Additionally, the growing international experience of Bulgarian entrepreneurs is paving the way for local companies to thrive on the global stage. These advancements signal a promising future, with the number of successful Bulgarian companies expected to rise significantly in the years ahead.

• Visionary Projects: Slavov highlights innovative projects like VibeJobs and WorkTalent, which integrate AI into Workforce Solutions. These platforms simplify job searching and recruitment processes, making them more accessible and effective for both employers and candidates looking for their new career.

• Future Aspirations: For the future, Slavov envisions creating a “super all-in-one app” that includes various Workforce services, rom recruitment and employee management to scheduling, shift coordination, and the optimization of positions and services, into one unified, transformative, comprehensive, end-to-end solution for businesses that will reshape the way businesses and employees experience the future of work.

The full interview explores these topics and more, including Slavov’s thoughts on supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems in Bulgaria and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders. We are honored to see Ivaylo Slavov recognized as a Leader of Change and look forward to continuing Finance Partner’s mission of driving innovation and excellence, supporting entrepreneurs on their path to growth and success.

Read more about the projects featured VibeJobs and WorkTalent.