Vuk Velebit is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Pupin Initiative, a leading organization dedicated to strengthening US-Serbia relations through collaborative efforts and policy initiatives. The Pupin Initiative is a non-partisan, privately funded organization committed to efficiency and impact, free from bureaucratic constraints.
The initiative was founded on the same values championed by renowned Serbian-American scientist and inventor Michael Pupin over a century ago. It brings together young entrepreneurs, cross-disciplinary experts, and value-driven leaders from both the United States and Serbia. Through a bottom-up approach, the initiative fosters impactful networks and provides an authentic understanding of local contexts.
Previously, Vuk was an Eric Schmidt Fellow under the former CEO of Google, gaining extensive experience in promoting Serbian startups in the US market. Recognized as one of Serbia’s leading political analysts of the new generation, he is known for his insightful assessments of foreign policy, security issues, and media dynamics in Serbia.
Beyond analysis, Vuk has provided strategic counsel to numerous international organizations, non-profits, and investors with interests in the Western Balkans. His MA thesis, which explored the creation of pro-Russian narratives in Serbian media, received widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally.
