What do Hull and Bulgaria have in common? More than you might think.
On this episode of North of Ordinary, Tina Swann takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on one person, she looks at the people and businesses of Hull and the Humber as a collective.
Her guest is Desi Miteva, Executive Director of the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. Desi has led the bilateral chamber for almost 11 years, and it now has close to 300 vetted members. She brought a Bulgarian trade delegation to Hull for PORT to PORT THREE, the C4DI and Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce event focused on strengthening trade between the Humber and Bulgaria.
Recorded only 12 hours into Desi's first visit to Hull, the conversation covers:
The similarities between the Humber and Bulgaria's Black Sea coast: ports, maritime culture and welcoming people.
Why you cannot really strike a partnership online, and why sharing food still matters.
Innovation as the new normal, and why mindset matters as much as AI.
How a British partner can be a gateway to global expansion for Bulgarian businesses.
Why it is often easier to find a business partner in Hull, Liverpool or Manchester than in London.
Bulgaria's strengths in technology, talent and partnership.
Plans for Port to Port Four in Burgas, and an investment forum in Hull
Whether you are thinking about international trade, looking for tech talent or simply curious about what lies beyond London, this conversation makes a strong case for looking to the other end of Europe.
North of Ordinary is the podcast from C4DI, celebrating the people and businesses driving Hull, East Yorkshire and the Humber forward.
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