Momchil Kyurkchiev
About Momchil Kyurkchiev
Momchil Kyurkchiev is the Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap, where he has worked since 2022. He co-founded Leanplum, served as its CEO, and has a background in software engineering with experience at Google and a strong focus on user retention and mobile marketing.
Work at CleverTap
Momchil Kyurkchiev serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap, a position he has held since 2022. Based in San Francisco, California, he focuses on strategic initiatives to enhance the company's offerings in mobile marketing and user retention. His experience in the tech industry, particularly in leadership roles, informs his approach to driving CleverTap's growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at Google
Kyurkchiev worked at Google in two capacities. He began as a Software Engineering Intern in 2006 for three months, where he contributed to various projects. He later returned as a Senior Software Engineer from 2007 to 2012, where he played a significant role in building core A/B testing infrastructure for featured video, which generated millions in additional revenue. He also launched multiple quality improvements to YouTube’s ranking algorithms during his tenure.
Leadership at Leanplum
As a co-founder of Leanplum, Kyurkchiev held the roles of CEO from 2012 to 2020 and Chief Product Officer from 2020 to 2022. Under his leadership, Leanplum grew to over 100 employees and secured $98 million in funding from top-tier venture capital firms. The company was recognized as a Top 3 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area, reflecting his commitment to building a positive workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Kyurkchiev holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Computational Science from SUNY Brockport, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Software Engineering & Management from Carnegie Mellon University from 2009 to 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in user retention and mobile marketing, making him a recognized thought leader in the industry.
Recognition and Speaking Engagements
Kyurkchiev has received accolades for his contributions to the tech industry, including being named Founder of the Year by the Central European Startup Awards. He has shared his insights as a speaker at various platforms, including TEDx, Bloomberg TV, and bTV, where he discusses topics related to mobile marketing and user engagement.