The Balkans are going mobile-first – fast. For founders and operators, this isn’t “a trend”; it’s the default buying behavior in several markets. The winners won’t be the brands with…
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Albania’s digital and innovation ecosystem has changed dramatically in the last decade. New startups, global tech tools, and a rapidly evolving talent pool have turned what was once a small,…
She’s back! Antoniya Koleva is an Etsy mentor and strategic coach from Etsy Superstars who helps creative entrepreneurs turn their talent into sustainable international businesses and is back once again…
The Balkan region’s digital payment landscape is moving from “cash-first” to “choice-first.” Cash is still common, but smartphone-led behavior, fintech rails, and European integration (especially SEPA expansion) are accelerating digital…
In most boardrooms, logistics still shows up as a line under “costs.” For Erandi Sula, Chief Commercial Officer at Ultra C.E.P., it belongs under growth. With more than 14 years…
The Cross-Border Networking Events are a series of three exclusive, invitation-only gatherings held in different European countries as part of the Balkan eCommerce Summit ecosystem. Each event brings together a…
Bulgaria is a compact market with clear “where-to-start” signals for eCommerce founders: a shrinking, aging population (which shapes purchasing power and trust dynamics), a strongly urban customer base (which shapes…
With years of hands-on experience in cross-border eCommerce, public-private partnerships, and community building, Sinan Eryigit has become one of the key voices connecting Turkish sellers with international markets. As a…
Thomas Katakis is an Outbound Sales Expert, GTM strategist, and author of The Timeless Leaders, with more than 20 years of experience leading commercial teams across North America, Europe, and…
Croatia is one of the most “operator-friendly” expansion markets in Southeast Europe: EU-aligned, digitally active, and increasingly comfortable with online shopping. If you want to grow an eCommerce business in…