KIRIL ZHELEV: THE THRILL OF RISK AND PASSION FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS


From successful digital advertising with Methodia Web to high-tech asset management with Asset King

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Kiril Zhelev, founder of Methodia Web

Ability to turn even the most complex tasks into clear, achievable goals. Openness to the world and a constant search for new challenges and directions for growth. A genuine concern for society. These are some of the defining traits of today's most inspiring business leaders - and they can all be found in the personality and vision of Kiril Zhelev.

An entrepreneur and passionate snowboarder, surfer, and mountain biker, Zhelev has over 25 years of experience in internet technologies and marketing. He is the founder of several successful companies in both Bulgaria and Switzerland, which continue to grow, driven by market logic, inspiration, and the latest technological innovations.

Founded in 2011, Methodia Web - a digital advertising and communications agency - stands out in a competitive market with its finely tuned solutions for a wide range of businesses and projects.

Kiril Zhelev is also the founder of MetaWise, a company focused on managing, integrating, and developing technological solutions for business. He is co-founder and partner in Cloud Logistic, a start-up offering cloud-based solutions for logistics and transport management. Another of his initiatives is Asset King - a start-up for AI-driven investment analysis and asset management strategies - as well as Metawise Sàrl, based in Geneva.

We spoke with Kiril Zhelev about the thrill of risk, independence, and the nature of success.

You're the founder of several companies - and a fan of extreme sports. Is there a connection between the two? Is the "thrill" the same?

They're very different kinds of thrill, but they share one key trait: the feeling of freedom, despite the risks involved. The freedom to make your own decisions and to accept the consequences of those decisions. If you fail, you need to find the strength to get back up and keep moving. When you succeed, the sense of satisfaction and lightness is incredible.

Methodia Web is based on the principle of offering simple solutions to complex problems. How do you manage to achieve that in practice?

Many businesses face similar challenges. Our long experience allows us to quickly and effectively identify the core obstacles and provide personalised solutions aligned with our clients' goals and needs. We aim to define problems clearly and concisely - and to suggest actionable solutions. Every complex issue can be broken down into smaller, simpler ones. We start with those, and through the process we "untangle" the entire situation, offering practical and understandable steps for solving it. We avoid complex terminology and unnecessary formality. We focus on the end result.

What are some of the most interesting projects you've worked on at Methodia Web?

The most complex projects are always the most interesting. We've worked on fascinating projects across different sectors - logistics, financial services, hospitality, education, pharmaceuticals... Every project has something unique that makes it stand out.

Where do you think the boundary lies between artificial intelligence and human expertise?

Artificial intelligence is a tool - and it's available to everyone. The key is how you use it. At least for now, AI can't "think" creatively. It doesn't have emotions, feelings, or dreams—and therefore struggles to create anything truly unique or memorable. Creativity, emotion, and imagination are at the heart of human progress.

Why did you decide to launch Asset King?

Asset King was born spontaneously. It emerged from a clear gap in people's financial literacy—specifically around investment opportunities and asset management. The goal of Asset King is to provide personalised advice, based on historical data and analytics. Using AI and technology, we aim to visualise potential investment paths in an understandable way, tailored to each user's goals and needs. The project is continuing to evolve. We are currently looking for the right strategic partner to help take it to the global stage.

In your view, a successful entrepreneur is...

Someone who finds balance between business and personal life and has control over their time. Someone who isn't a slave to money at all costs, and who upholds their values and principles. Someone who gives back to society and remains free and independent.

Sofia, National Palace of Culture, Administrative Building, floor 9
info@methodiaweb.com
www.methodiaweb.com

Кирил Желев: За тръпката от риска и интересните проекти

От успешната дигитална реклама с "Методия Уеб" до високотехнологичното управление на инвестиционни активи с Asset King

Способност да превръща и най-сложните задачи в по-прости и постижими цели. Откритост към света и готовност да намира нови предизвикателства и посоки за развитие. Искрена загриженост за обществото. Това са едни от най-ярките качества на вдъхновяващите бизнес лидери днес. Откриваме ги в личността и идеите на Кирил Желев.

Предприемач и запален сноубордист, сърфист и планински колоездач с над 25 години опит в сектора на интернет технологиите и маркетинга, той е основател на няколко успешни компании в България и Швейцария, които продължават да се развиват, следвайки пазарната логика, вдъхновението и последните технологични новости. Основана през 2011 г., агенцията за дигитална реклама и комуникации "Методия Уеб" се откроява на конкурентния пазар със своите изпипани до най-дребния детайл решения за широка гама от бизнеси и проекти.

Кирил Желев е и основател на "МетаУайз" – компания за управление, интеграция и разработка на технологични решения за бизнеса, както e и съосновател и съдружник в стартъпа за облачно-базирани решения за управление на логистичен и транспортен бизнес "Клауд Логистик". Негова инициатива е и Asset King – стартъп за анализ с изкуствен интелект и стратегии за управление на инвестиционни активи, както и базираната в Женева компания Metawise Sarl.

Разговаряме с Кирил Желев за тръпката от риска, независимостта и успеха.

Основател сте на няколко компании - и обичате екстремните спортове. Има ли връзка между двете неща? Има ли разлика в "тръпката"?

Доста различни "тръпки", които обаче имат съществена обща черта - усещането за свобода, въпреки риска, който поемаш. Свободата да решаваш сам и да приемеш последствията от решенията си. Ако не успееш, трябва да намериш сили да се изправиш и да продължиш напред. Когато успееш - удовлетворението и усещането за свобода и лекота са изключителни.

"Методия Уеб" залага на принципа да предлага прости решения на сложни проблеми. Как успявате да постигнете това на практика?

Много бизнеси страдат от подобни проблеми. Дългогодишният ни опит ни позволява бързо и ефективно да идентифицираме основните спънки и затруднения и да предложим персонализирани решения, подчинени на целите и нуждите на клиентите ни. Стремим се кратко, точно и ясно да дефинираме проблемите и да предложим решения. Всеки сложен проблем може да бъде декомпозиран на по-малки и по-прости проблеми. Започваме от по-малките и по-простите, като в процеса успяваме да "разплетем" целия казус и да предложим ефективни и разбираеми стъпки за решаването му. Избягваме сложната терминология и ненужните формалности. Фокусираме върху крайната цел.

Кои са най-интересните проекти, по които сте работили с "Методия Уеб"?

Най-комплексните проекти винаги са ни най-интересни. Имаме интересни проекти в различни сфери - логистика, финансови услуги, хотелиерство, образование, фармация... всеки проект има нещо, което го прави интересен и специфичен.

Къде, според Вас, лежи границата между способностите на изкуствения интелект и човешката експертиза?

Изкуственият интелект е инструмент, който е достъпен за всички. Същественото е как го използваш. Поне за момента, изкуственият интелект не може да "мисли" креативно. Той няма емоции, няма чувства и съответно много трудно би могъл да създаде нещо уникално, нещо запомнящо се, нещо нестандартно... Именно креативността, емоцията, чувствата и мечтите са в основата на развитието на човечеството.

Защо решихте да създадете Asset King?

Asset King e идея, която се роди спонтанно. Тя идентифицира съществената празнина във финансовата култура на хората относно възможностите за инвестиции и управление на активи. Целта на Asset King е да предостави персонализирани съвети, базирани на исторически данни и анализи. С помощта на изкуствен интелект и технологии се стремим да визуализираме по разбираем начин възможни инвестиционни решения, според целите и нуждите на всеки потребител на платформата. Проектът продължава да еволюира. В момента търсим правилния стратегически партньор, с когото да изведем този проект на глобалната "сцена".

Успешният предприемач, според Вас, е...

Този, който успее да намери баланса между бизнеса и личния живот и може да разполага с времето си. Този, който не робува на парите на всяка цена и има принципи и идеали, които отстоява. Този, който "дава" на обществото и е свободен и независим.

София, НДК,  Административна сграда, ет. 9
info@methodiaweb.com
www.methodiaweb.com

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