Ognjen Cvetkovic

Thrive Talent Solutions builds high-performing remote teams for US-based small and mid-sized businesses by tapping into top-tier talent across Southeastern Europe. Our 360° Talent Partnership: 1. Sourcing & Recruiting We source high-caliber talent across Southeastern Europe, run structured multi-stage evaluations, and deliver only the strongest final candidates, removing the resume pile, early screening, and scheduling headaches for your team. 2. Onboarding & Education We guide the full hiring process, assist with interviews and selection, and lead onboarding and role education so new hires ramp quickly and integrate smoothly into your workflows and culture. 3. Employer-of-Record & Compliance We manage payroll, contracts, legal compliance, and all ongoing HR administration, enabling international hiring without entities, legal risk, or operational complexity. 4. Leadership, Performance & Retention We stay involved long-term, supporting communication, performance management, and talent development, driving stronger engagement and lasting stability. Who we work with: → Founders & CEOs needing proven talent without US-level payroll → Department heads & hiring managers filling critical roles quickly → HR execs & teams offloading screening, evaluation, and hiring logistics Why clients choose us: → Remote, top-tier talent with native English and US work hours → Faster hiring and a structured, premium process → 50–60% payroll efficiency vs US-equivalent hires → Ongoing local presence, involvement & active support → Highly motivated teams & higher long-term retention Want to learn more? Explore remote hiring without the usual risks: → Learn how our 360° talent partnership works at: withthrive.com/our-solution/#360-staff → Book a 15-min call with me to see if we're a fit: calendly.com/ognjen-cvetkovic/book-30-min → Message me on Linkedin!

• Interviewed Prospective MBA Students • Hosted virtual informational events • Spoke with Prospective Students as a Selected Panelist • Other virtual programming (online CBS information sessions, alumni panels, student chats, etc.)

• Achieved organization growth of 2,400% in revenue terms since joining and without any external funding • Co-created solutions to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and maintained overall sales growth of 2.3% including PPP with a core sub-segment of the industry that is heavily dependent on travel • Co-worked on developing the company’s two new ventures: the digital marketing product line and the artificial intelligence business planning software planoo.ai • Used the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to invest into the next growth steps across markets and product types • Opened and staffed two new, successful operations offices in Novi Sad and Nis, the 2nd and 3rd largest cities in Serbia

• Achieved organization growth of 2,400% in revenue terms since joining and without any external funding • Co-created solutions to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and maintained overall sales growth of 2.3% including PPP with a core sub-segment of the industry that is heavily dependent on travel • Co-worked on developing the company’s two new ventures: the digital marketing product line and the artificial intelligence business planning software planoo.ai • Used the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to invest into the next growth steps across markets and product types • Opened and staffed two new, successful operations offices in Novi Sad and Nis, the 2nd and 3rd largest cities in Serbia

• Led the operations team that expanded from 12 to 50 in-house employees and accounted for 75% of the total workforce • Received a company ranking of 921. in the Inc. Magazine – Inc. 5,000 fastest growing US private companies – in 2018 • Reviewed over 750 job applications, including employment test reviews and interviews, for multiple positions • Created a comprehensive organizational structure to support high growth and avoid overgrowth strains • Developed products and processes for successful entry into new markets, such as Canada • Overcame many HR and legal challenges posed by the human capital intensive nature of the industry and the continuous personnel increase, in large part via executive and managerial coaching • Established and solidified the company as an industry leader in immigration business planning • Led the shift from an entirely start-up model to a more mature growth model

• Created and implemented an industry-innovating team structure, including quality control processes, work management platforms and communication tools that allowed for the signature client experience • Expanded the product portfolio by structuring commercial business plans and advisory projects • Built the HR processes from scratch, including the entire recruiting cycle, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention tools • Led the first operations team, including writers, editors and designers • Managed all projects from payment to completion

• Created and implemented a plan to open a dedicated operations office with scaling potential and outsourcing efficiencies • Prepared most complex US immigration business plans in terms of industry and client expectations • Developed core products from the early start-up phase to a high, standardized quality level

• Assisted in valuation of several regional companies by adapting and applying valuation models to the Central European market • Performed extensive data mining for valuation purposes and created PowerPoint presentations for clients

- Summer Start-up Track: Grant Winner - Columbia Build Lab: Founder (three semesters) - Teaching Assistant: Foundations of Entrepreneurship - Dean's List (three semesters)