Draft:Raycho Raychev
Raycho Raychev | |
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| Born | July 14, 1983 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
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| Occupation | CEO of EnduroSat |
Raycho Ruslanov Raychev (born July 14, 1983) is a Bulgarian entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of EnduroSat, a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of cubesat systems and platforms.
Early Life and Education
Raycho Raychev was born on July 14, 1983, in Sofia, Bulgaria. He has an extensive educational background that has significantly contributed to his expertise in the field of space technology and business. Raychev completed a Bachelor’s degree in History Studies and Modern World Political Systems from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and participated in an Erasmus program at Universidad de Sevilla, focusing on Euro-American International Relations and the History of South-American Political Systems.
He further enhanced his knowledge by earning a Master of Science in Space Management from the International Space University, sponsored by a full scholarship from the European Space Agency. Raychev also attended the Graduate Studies Program at Singularity University in 2010.
Additionally, he pursued executive education courses at Stanford University, focusing on design thinking, partnering strategies, and leading innovation, as part of the Stanford Endeavor Innovation & Growth Program, as well as at Harvard Business School, with a course on scaling entrepreneurial ventures.
EnduroSat
Founded by Raychev, EnduroSat is known for its innovative approach to nanosatellite technologies. The company's mission is to facilitate access to space data and technology through a combination of standardized satellite platforms and cloud-based solutions.
Achievements and Awards
Some of his notable awards include:
- CEO of the Year 2024 Award issued by Forbes Bulgaria (April 2024)
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023 issued by Forbes Bulgaria (October 2023)
- Innovators Under 35 issued by MIT Technology Review (September 2017)
- New Europe 100 List issued by Res Publica, Visegrad Fund, Financial Times and Google (October 2014)