The Bridge

What is The Bridge?A shared
human
experience.

Every June, 250 of the world's most accomplished Bulgarian founders, investors, and leaders gather on the Varna seaside for three days of honest conversation, shared experiences, and commitments that last well beyond the event.

You can't simply buy a ticket.

You earn your place through reputation, business track record, and a nomination by a trusted member, reviewed by our independent Nominations Committee.

Compounding trust and impact.

Every year, new partnerships form, investment conversations start, mentorships are committed to, causes are funded. And the culture of the Bridger network is celebrated.

The Bridge gathering on the Varna seaside

Whathappens atThe Bridge?Whathappens atThe Bridge?

Founders and investors sharing stories and experiences at The Bridge.

The Bridge community giving back through live experiences.

Informal moments and connections at The Bridge seaside gathering.

Focus on Personal Stories & Experiences

Real sharing, inspiring keynotes, and breakouts with founders and investors who've built at the highest level. Seaside challenges and group activities that build trust through shared intensity.

Giving Back with Purpose

Over €200,000 donated through live experiences and collaborations with Bulgarian icons. Every edition has a cause at its center.

Built Around Meaningful Moments, not Agendas.

Curated dinners, live music, dancing on the beach. The informal hours are where the real relationships start.

Focus on Personal Stories & Experiences

Real sharing, inspiring keynotes, and breakouts with founders and investors who've built at the highest level. Seaside challenges and group activities that build trust through shared intensity.

SelectedParticipants

Galina Antova

Co-Founder of Claroty, built a global industrial cybersecurity leader securing Fortune 1000 infrastructure

KrassenDraganov

Founder of Dynamo Software, scaled to a $900M valuation backed by Blackstone.

MomchilKyurkchiev

Founder of Leanplum, raised $170M and led a successful exit to CleverTap.

Jivko Bojinov

Co-Founder of ShipBob, billion-dollar logistics scale-up in the US.

Vess Bakalov

Serial founder and product visionary; former IBM CTO, led multiple exits.

Dennis Smith

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Evolution Equity Partners; raised $2B+ to back category-defining software companies.

Hristo Hristov

Chairman of Power of BG, Serial investor, Endeavor Board member, CEO of Darik

Building trust &Bridges

Three days on the Bulgarian seaside that shape years of trust, action, and shared purpose.

Impact

Giving that
matters.

Over €200,000+ donated through community-led efforts and experiences with Bulgarian legends. Purpose is part of the program, not a side note.

Causes we have supported:

Testimonials

Hundreds of satisfied entrepreneurs sharing their experience

Our Story

How The Bridgewas built.

It started with a question.
The Bridge began as a summer gathering of Power of BG, a community of Bulgarian entrepreneurs with global businesses. Around 80 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders came together in Varna to answer two questions: what's broken in our ecosystem, and what's worth uniting to fix? The answers were clear: Bulgarian talent is scattered, the diaspora is disconnected, and trust between the people who create the most value barely exists.

HowattendanceHow attendanceworks

The Bridge is invitation-only, capped at 250 guests per edition. Join through a Bridger Network nomination, a curated gathering, or by requesting an invitation directly — all reviewed by our Nominations Committee.

Nominations Committee 2026