Camplight

I’m part of the Partner Success team and my whole focus is getting our partners from 0 to 1.

But apart from that I’m co-creating a software cooperative that wants to evolve human collaboration while growing with 36% CAGR since 2012 🫶 

Partners vary from small startups to enterprise scale-ups. 

By collaborating on different camplight initiatives, I've gained expertise in the leadership of participatory, innovative, business-critical, and digital transformations, focusing on Fintech, Edutech, and Healthtech, among other industries.

I got the benefit of experiencing XXX k€/year budget responsibilities and multi-stakeholder collaborations.

I've participated in co-scaling camplight from 5 people to 21 and in most critical initiatives as a bootstrapped self-managing organization and community operating with X m€/year

Co-Owner & Venture Builder

VMware

R&D for new company product using VMware SDK 5.5, ReactJS (with flux), ImmutableJS, GulpJS, LESS  and BabelJS

Software Developer

Creating value with startup consulting, leadership, growth hacking, sales and helping to build open, transparent, decentralized, distributed lifestyle software company :)

Camplighter

Game Craft

Crafting game experiences :)

Entrepreneurship (interaction design, zero marketing, lead dev, sales dev, project management, team leader & everything in between and what's necessary O_o). 

Running my first democratic startup & pioneering with gamification consulting in the Balkan region :)

Craftsman

Melon, Inc.

Development of flash applications both on web and desktop platforms. Learning how to write my first production-grade code

Flash/Flex developer

XS Software

Main activities and responsibilities	

Balance, improve and optimize game tables for quality experience.
Write Game design documentation for future projects.
Interaction design of game mechanics.
Review existing games of rival companies.
Communicating with other team members on daily basis.
Design and integrate new features and mechanics.
Research new technologies available on the market.

Game Designer

>> I'm a fanatic about high-performing teams, not individuals.

What can I help you  with (through my Camplight & my fractional‑CTO practice)

> AI‑Powered Digital Transformation – From rapid GenAI prototypes to enterprise‑grade roll‑outs that move $1B bottom lines.

> Venture‑Building as a Service – Cross‑functional “camplight” squads that design, ship, and scale new products—fast.

> Fractional CTO Leadership – Strategic tech stewardship for startups and scale‑ups without the full‑time overhead.

> Mindful Team Coaching – Burnout‑proof operating systems and decision‑making models for boss‑less, high‑trust cultures.

How I Got Here (the short version)

I bootstrapped my first studio, building gamified products, then drove it into the ground through sheer hustle and zero alignment. The resulting burnout forced a hard reset: work had to become a path to enlightenment, not a treadmill.

That quest led me to cooperative ownership at Camplight, where we build tech the same way we live—collaboratively, transparently, and with skin in the game. I’ve since:

> Led multiple 7‑figure digital‑transformation programs in FinTech, EduTech & HealthTech.

> Embedded AI/ML solutions that quietly power nine‑digit revenues.

> Mentored dozens of product squads, turning chaotic sprints into enlightened shipping rituals.

Today I call myself a fractional CTO & digital shaman (IG: @the.digital.shaman)—equal parts architect, facilitator, and catalyst for change. 

If you’re ready to fuse technology with a more human way of working, let’s talk.

Vitaliy Filipov 🧘‍♂️

I help firms grow their business | Serial entrepreneur (3 x exit) | Entrepreneurship researcher & lecturer | Board member | Consultant

I have twenty-five years of experience in growing businesses from scratch to international presence. As a consultant, as a corporate professional, and as a founder. 

I co-founded three businesses within HR-tech and Med tech, that was acquired by either industry actors or private equity firms. 

It has allowed me to take a four-year break to pursue PhD studies on venture builders and entrepreneurial support. 

Being an entrepreneurial spirit however never leaves you, and while in my last year of my studies I am now returning to my roots as a founder launching a venture studio with a core team of academic and business professionals. 

As every day has 24 hours, I still have time to work with exceptional entrepreneurs and give lectures and talks on entrepreneurship. 

Talk to me about: 

➡️ How to launch a start-up
➡️ How to organize a new firm
➡️ How to develop growth strategies
➡️ How to work with internationalization
➡️ How to prepare for exit

DM me if interested in working with me.

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Said about me:

“John Erik has been an invaluable asset in my entrepreneurial journey as a founder and CEO. His support, both morally and strategically, has played a pivotal role in the growth of my business. From the moment we started working together a year ago, John Erik provided the encouragement and advice that helped me navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with confidence and determination. What truly sets John Erik apart is his ability to offer strategic advice that hits the mark. His insights have helped me shape my company's structure, envision long-term strategies, and lay a solid foundation for future growth and scaling. He's not just an advisor; he's a visionary mentor who understands the intricacies of business growth. I highly recommend John Erik as an advisor and board member, particularly for matters related to growth, scaling, fundraising, and corporate transactions. His expertise and commitment to your success are unparalleled.»
- Raja Skogland, CEO theVisionary Co

"John-Erik supported us when I was raising a new round for Yayloh and putting in place more structure in the company. He is really sharp and will help you see what you don't, when running your business daily. In our case it led us to taking decisions to improve our business performance. I can recommend John-Erik to any founder who wants to assess the business in a very objective manner and get new routines and processes in place to achieve growth and profitability." 
– Sophie Aubard, Founder of Yayloh

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