Meet the Cosmic Crew Behind Ad Astra

Dobrinka Kostadinova

Founder / Principal Advisor

Market Research and Growth

Dobrinka specializes in identifying growth opportunities and optimizing market entry strategies. Drawing from experience at Apple, Warner Bros. Games, and Sensor Tower, she leverages deep understanding of gaming, tech, and mobile ecosystems to drive data-driven decision-making and guide successful market expansions.

Jennie Sue

Principal Advisor

Strategy and Product

Jennie specializes in aligning product, marketing, and partnerships, drawing from experience at Forte, WB Games, and Sega. She's led 100+ game launches, with a focus on business/partnerships strategy and GTM planning. An avid gamer with deep industry expertise, Jennie also brings experience in blockchain gaming and generative AI.

Anya Shapina

Marketing Strategy and Growth

Strategic marketing leader with product, go-to-market, and Web3 expertise. Founded GameChangerSF (acq. by Pixis AI) and led growth at The Sandbox metaverse. Specializes in launching and scaling companies profitably through innovative marketing strategies.

Nathan Feldman

Solutions Architect, Producer

Nathan brings over 20 years of game production experience from Warner Bros. and Nintendo. He's contributed to 75+ games, including global franchises like Harry Potter and LEGO. Nathan excels in games-as-a-service models and data-driven decision-making, skills that have defined his success in the industry.

Velko Savov

Creative Director

Visual Design

Velko, a senior visual designer with front-end tech skills, blends art and coding to craft impactful digital experiences. With expertise in branding, UX/UI, 3D, and campaigns, he provides comprehensive design solutions. At BYJU’S, he led collaborations with Minecraft, Roblox, and Meta Spark and enhanced the online presence of tech startups in the US, EU, and Malaysia. He champions simplicity in creating effective, user-centric design systems.