2018Forbes 30 Under 30
Europe · Retail & E-commerce
ENTREPRENEUR · AUTHOR · FORMER MINISTER OF FINANCE
Nothing
by Chance.
A Memoir of Preparation, Opportunity, and Courage.
What if the life you never planned turned out to be the one you were always preparing for?
“I never thought I'd write a book. Then again, I never thought I'd become an entrepreneur, sell my company, or become Minister of Finance. None of it was planned. But none of it was by chance.”
Discover the story ↓
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Inside the Book
A personal story about building, leading, and navigating the unexpected.
From building a company from nothing to serving as Minister of Finance, Nothing by Chance tells the story behind the milestones—the decisions, doubts, pressures, and unexpected turns rarely visible from the outside.
It is a personal story about ambition and uncertainty, entrepreneurship and public service, leadership and motherhood, and the experiences that shaped who I became along the way.
Available now
Nothing by Chance
Available in Macedonian and English.
English Edition — Buy on Amazon → Macedonian Edition — Buy on Kniga.mk → Macedonian Edition published by Tri Publishing Center · 202602
About Nina
An eternal optimist with high expectations of people and life in general.
Entrepreneur. Leader. Advocate. Author.
FI am an entrepreneur, former Minister of Finance, academic, and advocate for entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and women's economic empowerment.
At twenty-two, I co-founded Grouper.mk, North Macedonia's first group-buying platform, and spent nearly a decade building it into one of the country's leading e-commerce companies before its acquisition by the Asseco SEE Group. In 2019, at thirty-one, I took an unexpected turn into public service, becoming the first woman to serve as Minister of Finance in North Macedonia.
Along the way, I founded the Macedonian E-commerce Association and the Gender Equality Alliance, joined boards and initiatives across the region, and remained closely connected to academia. My work has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, UNCTAD's eTrade for Women initiative, and Bloomberg Adria, among others.
Today, my work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, digital economy, and advocacy—building initiatives, sharing what I have learned, and contributing to the ecosystems and causes I believe in.
Recognition
Milestones along the way.
2018
2019eTrade for Women
UNCTAD Global Advocate
2022Bloomberg Top 50
Adriatic Region
2026Regional Impact Award
Women in Tech
2016100 Female Founders
Europe · The Hundert
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Speaking
300+Events since 2012
Ideas shaped by experience, delivered with honesty.
Available for keynotes, panels, corporate events, and university lectures.
Book a Speaking Engagement →Topics I speak on
01Motivational & inspirational talks
02Entrepreneurship & leadership
03Resilience & decision-making under pressure
04Women in tech & gender equality
05Digital economy & e-commerce
Consultancy
Strategy shaped by experience on both sides of the table.
I work with businesses, organisations, and institutions on growth, e-commerce, digital transformation, and market development.
My perspective combines entrepreneurial experience with an understanding of policy, institutions, and the wider economic environment - helping turn complex challenges into practical strategies and opportunities for growth.
- Growth Strategy
- E-commerce & Digital Transformation
- Market Expansion
- Public-Private & Policy Advisory
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Media
Selected coverage
Connecting Region
Nina Angelovska Stankov Publishes First Book
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The Recursive
Founder at 22, Minister of Finance at 31, Successful Exit at 32
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UNCTAD
Five Things to Know About E-commerce Star Nina Angelovska
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Media Press Kit
View Media Kit →Short bio, high-res photos, and key facts, ready to download.
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Contact
Let's talk.
For speaking inquiries, consultancy work, media interviews, or just to say hello.
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