Lachezar Zanev

The Venture Network

Building the Venture Network—a global community where investors, innovators, and business leaders come together to explore strategic investment opportunities. Our network offers a unique space for high-caliber professionals seeking impactful connections and high-value investment deals. We bridge industries such as biotech, real estate, and entertainment to create collaborative ecosystems focused on long-term growth.

👉 Looking to join a community of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs? Apply to join the Venture Network: nas.io/the-venture-network

Founder & Managing Director

NB & Associates Investment Company LLC

As an Associate Partner, I am playing a pivotal role in expanding the company's investment network and driving fundraising efforts for NB & Associates’ portfolio companies. 

I am also leveraging my connections, assist in securing new clients, and collaborate on strategic growth initiatives.

Associate Partner

De Bacci Capital

As an Ambassador at De Bacci Capital, I am engaged in a dynamic and influential role that combines strategic networking, relationship management, and brand advocacy within the finance and investment community. My position is pivotal in representing the prestigious heritage and forward-thinking vision of De Bacci Capital.

De Bacci Capital, under the visionary stewardship of Anna De Bacci and Elena De Bacci, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the De Bacci Noble family. With roots dating back to the late 13th century in Arezzo, Tuscany, the company excels in connecting innovative companies with an elite network of investors, driving growth and innovation in various sectors. Learn more about our mission and services www.debacciofficial.org

Ambassador

THE INTEGRITY FILM FINANCE FUND

As a newly appointed Ambassador at Integrity Film Finance Fund, I am on an exciting journey to connect innovative investors with the vibrant world of film financing. My role in the fund's ambitious $250 million investment initiative is to uncover unique opportunities within A+++ List films in Hollywood for those seeking to diversify and enrich their investment portfolios. With a fresh perspective in finance and a burgeoning passion for the film industry, my mission is to introduce and guide investors through the captivating realm of cinematic project investments.

Responsibilities:

- Represent the vision and mission of the Integrity Film Finance Fund to a new wave of potential investors.

- Cultivate budding relationships with individuals and groups showing an interest in innovative investment opportunities.

- Coordinate and engage in events and discussions to heighten awareness of the fund’s unique position in the film industry.

- Offer insights and information about the fund’s approach to selecting high-value film projects.

- Work in collaboration with marketing and investor relations to craft and deliver compelling narratives about the fund.

- Ensure a consistent, informative, and engaging experience for potential and current investors.

See you at the Oscars! 🏆

Venture Starters - Investors & Founders Community

Business Development Advisor / Venture Advisor

Co-founded Venture Starters together with the serial entrepreneur Mark November.

We launched Venture Starters about three months ago with the idea that networking is the key to the success of every startup and early-stage company.

Mark November has been investing in startups for more than 45 years and while the first 25 years were investing in his own ideas, the next 20 years have been about others'.

Venture Starters is where the people who start ventures can meet every Wednesday night for a large-scale zoom meeting with up to 500 attendees.

We just got started and we are pleased that we have over 100 attendees most nights. We plan to grow the community and attendance this fall to even greater heights!

Generally, we have 25 startups do a 2-minute elevator pitch and investors ask a few questions.

The actual networking happens in the Chat section where all attendees can reach out to each other including the founders who give 2-minute elevator pitches. 

It’s working!

One of the early-stage companies who gave a 2-minute elevator pitch to raise $1M - $3M during the last two Wednesday events had 15 people reach out to him. 15! 

And the Venture Starters community is growing daily!

Our Venture Starters company page on Linkedin has over 2200 followers and we are getting between 1 or 2 new ones every hour, 24 hours a day. This means that we will probably reach 3,000 within the next 30-45 days. 5,000 is not far behind. 

Venture Starters events are open to the public and free to attend. You can register at www.VentureStarters.com.

Co-Founder

VCengine

VCengine's fundraising solution is backed by 17 years of experience and is less expensive than typical Investment Bankers and Brokers, allowing you to maximize fundraising results without settling for less.

Focus on your business while VCengine raises capital for you.
- 1,200+ success stories and $3B+ transaction history
- 5,000+ meetings/month globally
- Real-time access to 35,000 investment firms, 6,000+ angels

You get a comprehensive analysis, business plan, financial projections, and decks, based on proven success.
VCengine's specialized representatives handle email, phone calls, and marketing through our exclusive platform, providing a customized approach and daily investor activity reports. 

Term sheet evaluation and support until target funding has been reached.
VC engine's fee structure is designed to align their interests with yours, as the company only succeeds when you do.

Family Office Club

The Family Office Club is the #1 association in the ultra-wealthy investor and family office space, boasting over 140,000 registered members from 100+ countries. 

The Family Office Club platform, the most visited in the industry, represents over 2,750 registered family offices globally, collectively managing over $1 Trillion in Assets Under Management. 

The company hosts 20 exclusive conferences annually, provides live workshops, and has authored essential guidebooks in the space.

📚 Resources:

- Live family office training workshops
- Conferences for capital raisers and investors
- Practical guidebooks like "The Single Family Office," "Capital Raising," "Pitch Decks," and more.

🌟 Role & Responsibilities:

🤝 Act as a liaison for high-net-worth individuals and Family Office executives
🎙 Amplify the reach of the Club's educational resources and exclusive events
💼 Identify and initiate new partnership opportunities
📈 Assist in driving member engagement metrics

📚 Connect with Me For:

- Exclusive investment insights
- Networking opportunities
- Access to industry-leading masterclasses and workshops

🔗 Call to Action:

If you're intrigued by the high-stakes, highly rewarding world of Family Offices and want to tap into an extensive network of elite investors, look no further. 

Visit www.familyoffices.com to unlock a treasure trove of exclusive resources, investment opportunities, and events.

StartupBrite.com

Connecting Venture Capital to bold ideas!

Chief Marketing Officer

Go Global World

Adding value to the Go Global World (GGW) community as a sales representative. 

GGW is a Digital Silicon Valley Ecosystem for Global Startup Founders, Technology Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capital Investors, Advisors where they network and help each other enter foreign markets and raise capital.

If you are looking for startup funding, need up to $300k in startup perks, or may want to open a company in the US, File corporate and personal US taxes, or do accounting and payroll, you need to talk with me.

Website: https://www.goglobal.world/

Sales Representative

Stanga1

Business Development Specialist

Ambassador at The Integrity Film Fund & De Bacci Capital | Co-Founder at Venture Starters | Raising Capital Globally | Talk to me about art, science, business, and philosophy

As an Associate Partner at NB & Associates Investment Company LLC (NB&A), a leading alternative asset management firm, I specialize in sourcing high-impact investment opportunities across diverse sectors. 

With a current investment portfolio of $1.5 billion and a projected terminal value of $9.1 billion, NB&A manages 40 assets and maintains partnerships with five unicorn companies. Operating from five global offices, we are committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic investments and advisory services.

In my role, I connect ambitious entrepreneurs with the right capital partners, sourcing deals that align with NB&A’s commitment to growth and sustainable value. My focus spans transformative opportunities in healthcare, real estate, and technology, supported by a seasoned network of investors seeking strategic ventures.

👉 Interested in NB&A’s investment strategies? Learn more about our global impact and advisory services here: https://www.nbandassociates.org/

Founder of the Venture Network

In addition to my role with NB&A, I am building the Venture Network—a global community where investors, innovators, and business leaders come together to explore strategic investment opportunities. Our network offers a unique space for high-caliber professionals seeking impactful connections and high-value investment deals. We bridge industries such as biotech, real estate, and entertainment to create collaborative ecosystems focused on long-term growth.

👉 Looking to join a community of forward-thinking investors and entrepreneurs? Apply to join the Venture Network: nas.io/the-venture-network

If we connect, let’s talk about:

✅ Art, science, business, and philosophy—the foundations that inspire the Venture Network’s mission
✅ Capital-raising strategies and innovative financial solutions for scaling companies
✅ Creating and nurturing communities that drive meaningful investments and strategic growth

Brookstone Capital Management

Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC (BWA), also known as Retirement Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor. BWA and Brookstone Capital Management, LLC are affiliated companies. BWA and Matthew Philistine are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BWA but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

Investment Advisor Representative

Accomplishr

*  Mentoring startup businesses
*  Providing advice to startup owners and individuals in career transitions through blogging.
*  Supporting mentees to scale their practices
*  Using investment advising and insurance knowledge to help startups whenever appropriate.

Freelance Startup Mentor and Coach

Founder Institute

As a Mentor at the Founder Institute, your role is pivotal in shaping the future of entrepreneurs. Your engagement in weekly training sessions not only shares your journey and insights but also transforms the entrepreneurial mindset, pushing Founders to innovate and excel. You have the flexibility to tailor your involvement to match your schedule and expertise, whether through presentations, feedback, or one-on-one office hours. Sharing your experiences and providing critical feedback helps Founders navigate challenges, encouraging them to learn from setbacks and strive for success. Your mentorship may extend into lasting relationships with Graduate companies, contributing to a supportive ecosystem for startups.

Approximately two-thirds of the way through each program, participating companies pledge 2.5% of their future equity in the form of a warrant. If the company experiences a liquidity event (such as an IPO or acquisition), a portion of the proceeds from that event are distributed back to those who contributed to the company's success, with the majority being reinvested into the local startup ecosystem to foster further growth.

Here's how the distribution breaks down:

0.5%: Mentors who provide guidance and support to founders during and after the program

1%: Founder Institute HQ, to ensure ongoing assistance for years to come

1%: Local Leaders who run the local program and help build the FI community

The Founder Institute offers diverse mentorship roles to suit different expertise and availability levels:

Presenting Mentor: Lead sessions on specific topics, sharing expertise to guide Founders.

Feedback Mentor: Provide constructive feedback during Hotseats and Q&A sessions, helping Founders refine their pitches and strategies.

Office Hour Mentor: Offer personalized mentorship through scheduled one-on-one or group consultations.

Mentors can focus on one role, combine roles, or adjust their involvement over time, providing flexibility in engagement

Founder Institute Mentor  -- Philadelphia

First Connect Insurance Services

First Connect helps connect independent agents with today’s “best-in-class” insurtech providers. Think of us as your expert connection to the wave of change that continues to sweep the insurance industry. We bring an entirely new way of thinking about insurance to the marketplace.  
Source: https://www.firstconnectinsurance.com/

Some of the services I offer include:
*  Business Owner's Policies  (BOPs)
*  Commercial General Liability (CGLs)
*  Professional Liability coverage

With this platform, I am building my insurance practice, MCP Insurance Agency.

Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent 

Self

I provide business advice such as business plan development as well as investment advice to new startups. Plus, I source and perform due diligence on new startups for VC firms.

As a digital marketer, I promote the products and services of businesses.  Some of my skills include content marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Social Media Marketing (SMM).

*  One of my favorite roles in digital marketing is as a content strategist. A content strategist’s role within the marketing team is to develop a strategy that aligns with both the company's (or client’s) business goals and the customer’s needs. The combination of Search Engine Optimization, SEO, business mentoring skills, and analyzing client data (Individual and Business) makes me feel comfortable in this important digital marketing role.

*  Available for remote and virtual assignments as well as temporary assignments

*  Applies long-form blog post writing to drive traffic to websites as well as to blogs. 

*  Guest blogs for investment advising, insurance, and business development blogs.

*  Experience in social media management, such as creating campaigns for social media.

*  Promotes small business webinars and events on social media platforms.

*  Expanded marketing and financial skills by mentoring startups and new businesses.

*  Certified in digital marketing disciplines such as Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. Continues to expand digital marketing skill set

*  Applies basic Search Engine Optimization or SEO strategies to effectively rank campaigns

*  Networking and maintaining thoughtful relationships with small business owners, startups, business accelerators, venture capital firms, and digital marketers 

*  Expanding web programming skills such as HTML, CSS, JAVA, and more.

*  Licensed to educate clients about Life, Health, Property & Casualty Insurance. 

*  Investment advisor representative. Studying for the Registered Representative exam. (Series 7 registration)

Business Mentor and Freelance Digital Marketer

The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Community

CONNECTpreneur is s a global community of over 25,000 CEOs, Entrepreneurs, VCs and angels, CXOs, and other business leaders. As a CONNECTpreneur Ambassador, I help our CONNECTpreneur Presenter Members get funded and introduce investors to these entrepreneurs. CONNECTpreneur Ambassadors also prepare members on how to best discuss their relevance, value proposition, viability, and vision in a way that engages the audience as well as compels potential investors to want to learn more about the investment opportunity.

Other important CONNECTpreneur Ambassador responsibilities include:

Advocates for the CONNECTpreneur Community and platform as needed

Promotes CONNECTpreneur events on social media such as their monthly Virtual Pitch + Power Networking events

Introduces new investors, and potential sponsors as well as presenting companies to the CONNECTpreneur Community

Positively spreads the word and evangelizes about the CONNECTpreneur Community

Be available to use subject matter expertise to assist other CONNECTpreneur Community members

Assists and advises CONNECTpreneur leadership on a variety of topics as they expand into other regions in the United States and refine their product offerings

Preps startup speakers to present at The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking events as well as their in-person events.

CONNECTpreneur Ambassador and Prep Team

Medium

You can create original content by joining the Medium Partner Program while earning when members read your work.  Source:  https://medium.com/earn

Creates original content about small business development, venture capital, private equity, life insurance, health insurance. disability insurance, and investment advising.

Produces original content about personal development and networking

Whenever appropriate, collaborates with other Medium Partner Program writers while building my network.

Applies Search Engine Optimization, SEO principles, and other digital marketing techniques to promote content

Shares Medium articles and content with my connections on LinkedIn.

Medium Partner Program Writer

Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP WYOMING?

The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is proud to hold Leadership Wyoming, joining the more than 50 professional leadership programs throughout the state. Our annual 9-month program is designed to strengthen leadership skills & build community advocates.

Our sessions, led by experts in their field, include the following: 

Agriculture. Leadership Retreat. Government & Emergency Services. Economic Development. Education. Manufacturing. Natural Gas. Health & Wellness. Heritage, Culture & Tourism.

Participant Benefits:
Increased understanding of Wyoming County through site tours and meetings with local elected officials and businesspeople
Enhanced leadership skills
Improved public speaking skills through presentations during the program
Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Expansion of an informed network of colleagues
Improved team-building skills through group projects

Employer Benefits:
Strengthened employee skill through training in leadership and strategic thinking
Increased visibility and access to community leaders and resources
Encourages employee volunteerism and leadership through exposure to the variety of community and non-profit organizations that service the county
Expanded leadership and critical thinking abilities, which will result in improved, and confident decision makers for your company.

Community Benefits:
Increased cultural awareness of local issues
Encourages business reinvestment in Wyoming County
Development of comprehensive relationships
Growth of a diverse pool of active, community-oriented citizens
Development of positive, strong and educated leaders for Wyoming County
Promotion of Wyoming County resources

Two Class Projects include:
*  Assisting with the planning and promotion of the Santa Parade in downtown Tunkhannock, PA.
*  Creating strategies with Leadership Wyoming Class to recruit volunteer CASAs. (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

The Leadership Wyoming Class of 2025

URL Insurance Group

URL Insurance Group is an insurance brokerage that helps individuals, families, business owners, and insurance agents find the best insurance products for their needs. For every product and service we provide, we know there’s always a person who feels safer and better protected. That’s why we’re in the people business.  Source: https://www.urlinsgroup.com/

My primary focus is the small to mid-sized business market. Through URL Insurance Group, I am building my insurance practice, MCP Insurance Agency.

Some of the services I offer include:
*  Buy-sell
*  Key person coverage
*  Group Life & Group Health coverage.

Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent

Aspire Partners USA

Aspire Partners offers B2B solutions with front-end timing and minimal market saturation for all industries at no cost or investment to prospective companies. Current inflationary conditions make our services even more relevant and in demand for all industries. Our solutions can help companies thrive during these uncertain times by solving efficiency issues and adding to their bottom line.


Every business needs to reach peak profitability and efficiency. Handling account payables, managing shipping, and attracting and retaining good employees are vital to the success of every business. We create operational efficiencies and actual cost savings for companies of all sizes and industries.

*  Current or former Business Professional, Executive, B2B Sales Reps, Finance Executive, CFO, COO, or Controller.
*  Has established relationships with CFOs, CEOs, Controllers, or decision-makers of companies generating over $10MM annually in gross revenue.
*  Self-motivator who routinely sets and exceeds their own goals.
*  Proven track record of relationship-building and influencing.
*  Building a team of account executives

Position Benefits:

*  Pay Per Performance, 1099 compensation – residual monthly income paid for the client's life (average 10+ years!).
*  Prepare for tomorrow, and today. Add to your emergency fund, retirement fund, new home fund, college fund, or "whatever" fund…
*  This position requires No cost. NO risk. NO quotas and NO caps on earning
*  Your Role: Generate interest in this unique solution and facilitate an introduction to your current relationships.
*  Work alongside your current position or business.
*  Sideline, Part, or Full Time.
*  Training and ongoing support provided.

Fractional CEO

My primary focus is providing business insurance strategies and investment advice for small to mid-sized businesses. A secondary emphasis is mentoring startups and delivering personal financial planning. I also enjoy using digital marketing skills to benefit my network. 

I support the CONNECTpreneur community and Go Global World, as well as other venture platforms, by promoting their in-person and online events. The movement I created, #LOVENEPABUSINESS, informs and educates people about the great small businesses in my community, northeastern Pennsylvania, (NEPA)

Networking is a main priority for me. This has empowered me to give back to my real and virtual community. I support my network through referrals, sharing relevant resources, and industry-specific events. Furthermore, I help venture capital firms source and perform due diligence on new startups.


Key Competencies:
 
 Business Development
 Campaign Manager
 Collaborator 
 Commercial Insurance
 Content Creation
 Digital Marketing 
 Email Marketing
 Event Planner
 G Suite
 Google Analytics
 Grant Writing
 Investment advising 
 Microsoft Excel
 Sources new startups and performs due diligence
 WordPress


My Current Projects include:

 Continuing to build my content portfolio on topics my network finds relevant

 Placing the financial interests of my clients first through a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA)

 Sharing and positively promoting small businesses in my community through the #LOVENEPABUSINESS movement on Facebook

 Learning more about the venture capital industry while serving my connections and always being present

 Experimenting with different HTML Editors

 Increasing financial planning, business insurance, startup valuation, and digital marketing skills

 Continuing to build my professional relationships through networking and thoughtful interactions

 Strong Involvement in my community throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and virtually


I'm looking to connect with the following professionals:

Startup founders, either in the pre-seed or in the seed funding stage. The industry or vertical doesn't matter. I want to assist these startups by connecting them to those decision-makers in my network. I would also like to continue supporting the small businesses in my community.

Anyone who believes in true networking, not trying to sell anything during our first meeting, email, or through LinkedIn messaging. If all goes well, perhaps we can refer clients to one another.


Here are some fun facts about me

I enjoy exercising, wellness, traveling, and trips to Pennsylvania wine country.

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