About
The Pupin Initiative is the hub for bolstering US-Serbia ties, doing so through collaborative and non-partisan efforts and policies.
Our initiative was established with the same values that renowned Serbian-American scientist and inventor Mihajlo (Michael) Pupin espoused over 100 years ago. We bring together young entrepreneurs, cross-field experts, and value creators from both the United States and Serbia, focus on creating impactful networks through a bottom-up approach, and provide an authentic understanding of local contexts.
We are privately funded to ensure commitment and efficiency, and to surpass any bureaucratic shortcomings.
Founders

Vuk Velebit
Executive Director

Aleksandar Đaković
Operations Director
US transportation manager with a track record of developing efficient teams, work culture, and sustainable systems from the ground up.

Vladimir Milošević
Chairman
Co-founder and partner at a notable San Francisco technology studio that designs, engineers, and invests in early-stage products.
Advisory Board

Tihomir Bajić
CEO,
LTSE Software

Luka Čubrilo
Managing Director,
Čubrilo Holdings

Nataša Filipović
Managing Director,
Ovation BBDO

Marko Grujičić
Intl. Development,
World Bank

Mina Konaković Luković
Tenure-track
Professor, MIT

Vladimir Kulenović
Wealth Management
Advisor and Music
Director

Strahinja Matejić
Associate Director,
Eurasia Group

Ryan Ottman
Partner,
Black Graf

Rastko Petaković
Senior Partner,
Karanović & Partners

Jovana Radosavljević
Executive Director,
New Social Initiative

Igor Stoimenov
Film producer,
director, and writer

Dragan Tomić
VP of Engineering,
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