Built by professors and researchers. Trusted by organizations solving complex problems.
Astea's story began inside Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. There, a group of professors and researchers, working alongside American entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, established a belief that still guides the company today: the most valuable technology is built on disciplined thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a deep understanding of the problem being solved.
What began as a small team of mathematicians, researchers, and software engineers has grown into an engineering organization with more than 250 specialists. Along the way, Astea has become a trusted partner to some of the world's most demanding companies, helping them modernize platforms, harness data, deploy AI, and build systems that support critical business operations.
The company has evolved dramatically, but the mindset has not. We believe the best solutions emerge when technical excellence, business understanding, and long-term thinking align. That philosophy shapes every engagement, from early strategy conversations to years of continued partnership and growth.
We share our point of view openly and measure success by outcomes, not deliverables. Our role is not simply to execute requirements. It is to help clients evaluate opportunities, challenge assumptions, avoid costly detours, and build systems that continue creating value long after launch.
Engineers, analysts, designers, and leadership work closely together and directly with clients. Ideas move quickly, communication remains transparent, and impact stays visible in the work rather than hidden behind layers of process.
We choose the right tools for the problem. Our experience spans modern AI frameworks, cloud platforms, enterprise architectures, and a wide range of development technologies. The constant is not the stack. It is the standard for what ships.
If a risk exists, we identify it early and present options. Long-term partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and consistent execution. Many of our client relationships span years rather than projects because clients know they will get an honest assessment, not simply the answer they want to hear.
Our leadership combines technical depth and 20 years of mission-critical delivery.
Co-founder · Executive Chairman · President
Based in NYC and Palo Alto, brings 43 years of experience in corporate finance, seed-stage venture capital, and software entrepreneurship. Has founded more than a dozen technology companies across education, media and publishing, and AI. Serves as a trustee of the Haemimont Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to cultural preservation in the Balkans.
Co-founder · Co-CEO · Chief Product Officer
Associate Professor of Computer Science at Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics and former Vice Dean. Leads Astea's proprietary and third-party AI development initiatives, particularly in education, healthcare, and media and entertainment, drawing on 25+ years of experience in predictive analytics and neural networks.
Co-founder · Co-CEO · Chief Technology Officer
Associate Professor of Computer Science at Sofia University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. Leads Astea's technical strategy and AI adoption and initiatives, particularly in insurance and reinsurance, fintech, and risk management, drawing on 25+ years of experience in AI, data science, and the development of complex algorithms.
Bring us a rough sketch, a bold vision, or a workflow that is breaking under its own weight. We will tell you what we see, what we would challenge, and what it would take to build it right.
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