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Nikolay Vitanov

Energizer · DISC type I
Co-Founder, Co-CEO at BeatpulseLabs
📍 United Kingdom

Nikolay Vitanov is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BeatpulseLabs, leveraging a decade of experience from his time as a Director in Investment Banking at Citi. He is an alumnus of Cardiff University with a Bachelor of Science degree and possesses deep expertise in capital markets, M&A, and private equity.

His professional pivot into music technology appears driven by a personal interest in the industry. He follows major players like Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, aligning his entrepreneurial venture with his passion for the music business.

He is a featured speaker at the Amsterdam Dance Event, discussing the future of music infrastructure in the age of AI.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nikolay shows up

Enthusiastic
Informal
Relationship Oriented

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Priorities

Topics Nikolay cares about

Music & AI
He is speaking at the Amsterdam Dance Event on how AI is reshaping music's infrastructure, including data, rights, and compensation models.
Investment Banking
He spent over a decade at Citi, rising to Director and specializing in TMT (Telecom, Media & Technology), M&A, and leveraged finance.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
BeatpulseLabs
1-2022 - 2-2025
Director, Investment Banking
Citi
1-2019 - 12-2021
Vice President, Sponsors Group Investment Banking
Citi
1-2016 - 4-2018
Senior Associate, TMT Investment Banking
Citi
7-2015 - 12-2015
Associate, TMT Investment Banking
Citi
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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