Fintellect AI in the Media
Our story and vision featured across leading business and technology publications
FinTech Awards 2026: Best AI Solution for Financial Decision-Making- Europe
FinTellect AI has been recognised as Best AI Solution for Financial Decision-Making 2026- Europe as part of the FinTech Awards by Wealth & Finance International.
The official award presentation is expected in June, but we are honoured to already be acknowledged among the leading AI-driven solutions in finance.
At its core, our idea has always been simple:
Businesses don’t struggle with a lack of data, they struggle with what to do with it.
And that’s exactly what we solve- by connecting financial data to real decisions and measurable business impact in a way that is clear, transparent, and actionable.
What this recognition highlights:
The growing need for decision intelligence in finance
The value of explainable and practical AI solutions
Our mission to bridge the gap between data and decisions
This is an important step forward for us and just the beginning.
April, 2026
Best of LinkedIn: 30 Women to Follow in Artificial Intelligence
We are proud to share that our founder, Zhivka Nedyalkova, EMBA, has been featured in Best of LinkedIn: Digital Transformation & Tech – 30 Women to Follow in Artificial Intelligence.
This recognition highlights professionals contributing to the development of AI across industries – and we are honored to be part of a global community shaping the future of technology.
At FinTellect AI®, we believe that the real value of artificial intelligence lies not just in technology itself, but in how it is applied to solve real business challenges and support better decision-making.
What this recognition represents:
Visibility among leading voices in AI and digital transformation
Recognition of the role of women in shaping the future of technology
A strong signal of the growing intersection between AI and finance
We are grateful to be included and motivated to continue building solutions that make AI practical, transparent, and truly useful for businesses.
March, 2026
FiNext Conference & Awards 2026: Excellence in Finance- Artificial Intelligence
We are proud to share that our founder, Zhivka Nedyalkova, EMBA, has been awarded the Excellence in Finance – Artificial Intelligence Award at the FiNext Conference & Awards 2026, held on February 11 in Dubai.
This recognition reflects our vision at FinTellect AI® – that the future of finance lies in combining financial expertise with intelligent technologies that support better, more informed decision-making.
Why this matters:
Recognition from a global fintech platform
Validation of our approach to AI-driven financial decision intelligence
A strong signal that the market is moving towards smarter, insight-driven finance
While there is still much ahead of us, this milestone reinforces that we are building in the right direction.
February, 2026
Best of LinkedIn: Artificial Intelligence – 2026
FinTellect AI starts 2026 with great news.
Our founder Zhivka Nedyalkova, EMBA has once again been featured in the Best of LinkedIn: Artificial Intelligence rankings by Frenus GmbH.
The recognition highlights her article:
From Insight to Judgment
AI in Finance 2026 — The Year Decisions Became the Focus
The article explores the shift from automation-driven efficiency to decision-centric intelligence in finance, emphasizing judgment, explainability, and human-in-the-loop AI as defining themes for 2026.
Key themes include:
The evolution from insights to accountable financial decisions
AI as a strategic decision partner, not just an automation layer
Why judgment, context, and explainability define the next phase of AI in finance
🔗 Read the full article:
From Insight to Judgment – AI in Finance 2026
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Best of LinkedIn: Artificial Intelligence by Frenus GmbH
January, 2026
CareerDailyNews Interview: The Art of Turning Challenges into New Horizons
Our founder Zhivka Nedyalkova, EMBA, shares her perspective on personal branding, conscious leadership, and the balance between technology and humanity. The interview explores how meaning, empathy, and innovation intersect in the process of global transformation — and why success often begins with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities.
Key highlights:
The power of transforming challenges into growth and innovation
The connection between knowledge, empathy, and technology
Personal branding as a reflection of purpose and conscious choice
Lessons on leadership, balance, and redefining success
🔗 Read the full interview on CareerDailyNews.com in Bulgarian:
October, 2025
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Our Founder Featured on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria
On October 12, 2025, our founder Zhivka Nedyalkova was a guest on the “UpDate” show on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria. During the interview, she presented FinTellect AI – an innovative Bulgarian AI platform that transforms financial data management and decision-making for businesses. Zhivka discussed how FinTellect AI acts as a Virtual CFO, automating financial planning, forecasting, and analysis while providing actionable insights powered by artificial intelligence.
She highlighted the platform’s ability to consolidate fragmented financial data from multiple sources, analyze liquidity risk, support dynamic budgeting, and assess ESG performance for business sustainability. The discussion also covered the growing impact of predictive AI models in modern finance and their role in shaping the CFO of the future.
FinTellect AI currently operates in Bulgaria with plans to expand into Western Europe and position itself as a regional leader in AI-powered financial management solutions.
The interview is in Bulgarian.
🎥 Watch the full interview on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria
🎧 Listen to the interview here
Intentionally FinTech Interview: Transforming CFO Strategy with AI
Our founder Zhivka Nedyalkova shares her journey from frustrated CFO to AI entrepreneur, revealing how scattered financial data inspired the creation of FinTellect AI. The interview explores the shift from reactive financial reporting to proactive strategic intelligence, and why Bulgaria has become a fintech innovation hub.
Key highlights:
The inspiration behind democratizing CFO-level insights
How AI is transforming financial decision-making
Real client success stories and measurable ROI
The future of explainable AI in finance
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TechBullion Feature: The CFO Who Reinvented Finance
An intimate look at the 2 AM moment that changed everything. Zhivka Nedyalkova reveals the personal story behind FinTellect AI – from wrestling with scattered spreadsheets as a CFO to building the AI solution she wished existed. This feature explores the uncomfortable truth about financial leadership and why traditional tools fail modern businesses.
"We were drowning in data but starving for intelligence. The irony wasn't lost on me – in an industry obsessed with innovation, our most critical decisions were still being made with tools designed for a bygone era."
Key highlights:
The 2 AM breakthrough moment that sparked FinTellect AI
Why CFOs across industries face the same data fragmentation problems
How Bulgaria became the perfect fintech innovation hub
The critical importance of explainable AI in financial decisions
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TechBullion Interview: Transforming CFO Strategy with AI
Our founder Zhivka Nedyalkova shares her journey from frustrated CFO to AI entrepreneur, revealing how scattered financial data inspired the creation of FinTellect AI. The interview explores the shift from reactive financial reporting to proactive strategic intelligence, and why Bulgaria has become a fintech innovation hub.
Key highlights:
The inspiration behind democratizing CFO-level insights
How AI is transforming financial decision-making
Real client success stories and measurable ROI
The future of explainable AI in finance
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Startuprise Feature: From Chaos to Clarity with FinTellect AI
In a deep-dive article published by Startuprise.co.uk, Fintellect AI is spotlighted as a game-changer for founders navigating the financial chaos of startup life. The feature explores how our AI CFO Assistant empowers entrepreneurs to move from gut-feeling decisions to data-driven strategy—without needing a finance degree.
The story also highlights Bulgaria’s rise as a fintech innovation hub, and why FinTellect AI is leading the shift from reactive reporting to proactive financial intelligence.
Key highlights:
Why most founders struggle with financial clarity—and how AI can help
How Fintellect AI transforms raw data into strategic foresight
Real-world use cases for pre-revenue and fast-growing startups
The rise of conversational finance and human-in-the-loop design
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