5-Minutes With: Alexander Popov

5-Minutes With is an interview series where business leaders from Endeavor Bulgaria’s network share their personal experiences, advice, and lessons learned.

Meet Alexander Popov, engineer, scientist and investor. While talking through his interview, Alex shared with us his American muscle car projects. He has some impressive vintage models like a 1937 Chevy Master Deluxe in his arsenal.

Alex is a great example of combining passion and work.

As a mentor, what’s one piece of advice you find yourself giving repeatedly?

 

Stop perfecting! Move faster!
Most people are just so afraid of failure, that they cause it by trying to avoid it.

 

What’s one surprising skill or hobby you’ve picked up outside of your work career?

I retired in ‘21 and focused my time on astrophysics, biology and classic American muscle cars 🙂

 

What’s one book, podcast, or resource you’re currently reading or listening to that you’d recommend to others?

“How to Avoid a Climate Disaster” by Bill Gates. We have a huge problem on our hands, presenting a huge opportunity. Not many BG startups are positioning themselves to benefit from solving the problem.

 

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

Stop solving the problems of the “previous decade’s industries” and start thinking about building the ones of the next decade.