Todor Panev is a Tokyo-based entrepreneur, startup operator, and mentor with more than 15 years of experience across product development, IT consulting, software engineering, and business development. A serial founder with four ventures launched and one successful exit, he has built his career at the intersection of technology, commercialization, and startup growth. He is best known as the Co-Founder and CBDO of Talnets AG, a Swiss sport-tech company applying AI to football video analysis, player discovery, and performance insights. He is also associated with ventures including Sigoor AG and Sindex, reflecting a broader track record in building and scaling technology-driven businesses. Alongside his operating work, Todor is active in Japan’s startup ecosystem as a mentor and speaker, contributing to founder support and innovation-focused conversations through platforms such as Founder Institute Japan and Venture Café Tokyo. He brings a practical combination of entrepreneurial experience, technical fluency, and business development leadership.

Potential Collaboration Areas
Todor could be a strong collaboration fit across founder support, startup programming, and innovation-driven partnerships. With experience in venture building, business development, mentoring, and technology-led startups, he can contribute meaningfully to initiatives focused on founder education, commercial strategy, ecosystem events, and practical startup growth. He would be especially relevant for collaborations that benefit from a mix of operator experience, entrepreneurial perspective, and active engagement with the startup community.