the invention, the story and the team
the invention
A preference-based app that matches clients to vetted photographers and videographers. We're simplifying the workflow and regulating the market through AI, contracts and copyright.
the team
Teo Kostovski | Founder & CEO
Filipa Bibanovska | CMO & PR
From a Spark to a Global Exposure: The Pic a Pro Story
Our story began a year ago on a single stage at Startup Club Skopje. With a first pitch that laid out a bold vision, we captured the initial interest that would fuel our first accelerator journey. Surrounded by whiteboards and fueled by ambition, the first lines of our business plan were more than just ideas-they were a promise to build a better platform for photographers and videographers. That initial MVP was our opening shot, a grainy but hopeful picture of what could be.Eager to validate market fit and gauge user interest, we moved from theory to practice by organizing our first-ever event, "Go Digital" This initiative served as a critical touchpoint, allowing us to gather direct feedback, assess the demand for our solution, and solidify the need for the platform we were building.This hands-on learning propelled us onto the global stage when we were selected for the prestigious GIST accelerator, powered by the University of Arizona and the U.S. government. It was there, amidst international mentors and a cohort of brilliant innovators, that we had our pivotal moment. We saw the future wasn't just in connecting talent with clients... it was in empowering that talent with intelligent tools. We reframed our entire vision and wove Artificial Intelligence into the very fabric of Pic a Pro, transforming it from a marketplace into a creative co-pilot.Just two weeks ago, this journey took us to the other side of the globe. In the bustling tech hubs of China, we sat down for partnership negotiations with an industry titan: Canon. Discussing the future of imaging with a legacy brand was a powerful validation of our vision, proving that our platform has a place on the world stage.And that brings us to today.As you read this, our team is at the Startup Revolution AI Summit, sharing our vision for a smarter creative ecosystem. The energy is electric, and the path forward is clear. We are deep in development, building the robust platform you deserve, and laying the groundwork for the events that will bring our community together.This is more than a timeline - it's a exposure blend of passion, persistence, and global ambition. We've evolved from a simple pitch into a powerful, AI-driven platform, and we're just getting started.The next chapter begins in March 2026. Get ready to capture the future with us.
