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Milan Stevanović

Product-First CTO | 0→100 Builder | Global Dev Team Assembly
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
milan.stevanovic.nl@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/mlstevanovic
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Summary

I build products from zero to exit.

Started out coding iOS apps, scaled to Product Manager at BUX (€100M+ neobroker), then became a CTO. Now I help startups navigate the entire journey - from napkin sketch to cap table, from first line of code to Series A metrics.

What I actually do:

  • Product Strategy: Transform ideas into products people pay for. I’ve built fintech apps with millions in revenue and wellness platforms from scratch.
  • Technical Due Diligence: Evaluate tech stacks, teams, and burn rates. I speak both VC and developer.
  • Team Assembly: Connect startups with battle-tested engineering teams globally. Built development hubs in Serbia, managed teams in Netherlands, Dubai, and beyond.
  • Investment Analysis: From unit economics to financial models - I bridge the gap between GitHub and Excel.

My sweet spot:

  • Fintech startups that need someone who can read both code and term sheets. I’ve been an Engineer who wrote code, the Product Manager who shipped, the CTO who hired, and now I’m the advisor who’s seen all the mistakes.

Currently running Milan Ventures - part venture builder, part CTO-as-a-Service, part investment vehicle.

I don’t just consult. I build, ship, and scale.

Based in Serbia, operating globally. Fluent in startup.

Experience

Milan Ventures DOO

CEO & Founder March 2025 - Present Belgrade, Serbia · Remote

  • Founded Milan Ventures DOO to provide IT consulting and software outsourcing services to international clients
  • Deliver strategic technical guidance and CTO-level consulting for companies across various industries
  • Build and manage dedicated engineering teams through outsourcing partnerships, connecting clients with top Serbian development talent
  • Offer end-to-end software development consulting from architecture and team building to technical leadership

nQode

Business Development Partner November 2023 - Present Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia · Remote

  • Connect enterprise clients with Serbian development talent, focusing on Netherlands and Dubai markets
  • Built dedicated engineering teams for multiple clients
  • Provide CTO-level technical guidance during hiring and team integration

Goodmorning

Co-Founder & CTO March 2025 - October 2025 (8 months) Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Remote

  • Co-founded Goodmorning, a wellness tech startup focused on scientifically-backed breathwork for stress relief
  • Leading all technical development as CTO, from first line of code to full product architecture
  • Built native iOS app using SwiftUI with MVVM architecture, Rive animations, and AI-powered voice guidance (ElevenLabs)
  • Architected full-stack solution with Spring Boot/Kotlin backend and automated CI/CD pipelines
  • Established entire tech infrastructure: Google Workspace, Linear, GitHub, and security protocols
  • Building and leading the engineering team while maintaining hands-on development
  • Leveraging AI-accelerated development with Claude Code MCP integrations for Figma, Linear, and Google Workspace

Tebi

Senior Software Engineer
December 2023 - March 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site

  • Develop cross-platform mobile applications using Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) and Swift, delivering consistent experiences across Android and iOS platforms
  • Implement backend solutions to support Tebi’s POS systems, ensuring stability and performance for business clients
  • Engage directly with clients to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Contribute to the architecture and development of new features for Tebi’s point-of-sale systems
  • Collaborate with team members on optimizing application performance and improving user experience
  • Apply product thinking to engineering tasks, bridging the gap between technical implementation and business needs
  • Featured as a guest on the Enginears podcast, discussing Tebi’s mission to empower hospitality businesses and the technical challenges of building an all-in-one platform

Podcast Appearance: Watch the Enginears Podcast Episode where I discuss Tebi’s journey, technical architecture, and future roadmap alongside Michael Nugent and host Elliot Kipling.

Air Apps

Product Manager
March 2023 - November 2023 (9 months)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

  • Product Management for various apps from the AirApps extensive iOS app offering
  • Leading the product effort on developing the SDK and BaaS that power all the AirApps iOS apps
  • Coming up with internal Product guidelines and how-to guides in order to streamline the Product process

BUX

5 years 4 months

Product Manager
October 2021 - March 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

  • I initiated and lead the implementation of a new feature inside the BUX mobile app which would allow users to read news related to financial products and their personal portfolios, earning calendars and more. During this project I moved from Engineering into Product
  • In my new Product role, I kickstarted and lead the efforts on bringing the BUX app (that I originally built) to the big screens. Due to my extensive Engineering background I also acted as the hiring manager for the whole new team that needed to be hired
  • Initiated and lead the incorporation of BUX’s first Engineering Hub outside of the Netherlands in Belgrade, Serbia and was the acting GM of the local entity

Country General Manager
April 2022 - February 2023 (11 months)
Belgrade, Serbia

  • Led the establishment and operations of BUX Fintech D.O.O., the Serbian Office / Engineering Hub for BUX B.V. which is a company from the Netherlands
  • Responsible for setting up local operations, recruiting engineering talent, and managing the subsidiary while maintaining dual responsibilities as Product Manager for the parent company
  • Collaborated across both Serbian and Dutch offices, traveling regularly between locations to ensure seamless integration with the company’s overall technical and product strategy

Senior Software Engineer (iOS)
December 2017 - October 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

  • Was a founding member of a team of Software Engineers who built the BUX app, the leading European neobrokerage app, from ground up
  • Besides development I have also contributed to the Product Discovery process with many original ideas, many of which are prominent user engagement and revenue generators in the app

Datlinq

Software Engineer (iOS)
June 2017 - December 2017 (7 months)
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

  • Worked on development of Salesmap, the all-in-one field sales app for foodservice professionals

codecentric Serbia

Software Engineer (iOS)
December 2015 - June 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Novi Sad, Serbia

  • Worked on development of AXA Wayguard, the leading personal security app in Germany (at the time), developed in collaboration with Cologne police, which gives a piece of mind to people walking home alone
  • Worked on development of various other iOS apps

Synechron

Software Engineer
July 2015 - December 2015 (6 months)
Novi Sad, Serbia

  • Worked on development of various backend and frontend apps

Skills

Top Skills

  • Product Management
  • iOS Development
  • Software Development Outsourcing

Languages

  • Serbian (Native or Bilingual)
  • Dutch (Limited Working)
  • English (Native or Bilingual)

Certifications

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)

Honors-Awards

  • 1st place at Startup Weekend Novi Sad #04