Open Discussion

In this session of our business podcast, the focus was on the entrepreneurial journey and the background of Mitko Ivanov, an entrepreneur well-known for his work in the DTC brand world. Mitko, originally from Canada, currently resides in Italy and is the founder of Bevel - a successful DTC brand. In the past, Mitko held several jobs before he finally became an entrepreneur, proving that a direct path to entrepreneurship is not always the trend. When he and his wife faced an issue with their smoothies losing freshness on their walk to work, they decided to find a solution and that was the start of Bevel - their brand handling compact, aesthetically pleasing blenders. Although Mitko had a finance background, creating a brand from scratch was a distinct experience with its own set of challenges. He emphasized that while his financial planning skills were valuable, there's always room for surprises and learning in entrepreneurship. Currently, Mitko's brand operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer model via its website, while also having explored some wholesale partnerships in the past. This session provides an insightful perspective into Mitko Ivanov's entrepreneurial journey, offering plenty of takeaway points for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in investing and booking podcast guests.