# Boris Balabanov

> Boris Balabanov is a founder and investor. He runs D.I.E. Corporation, a privately held holding company with operating subsidiaries across media, technology, and luxury. He started building at 15, scaled his first business to six figures in two years, and now allocates capital across four operating companies: D.I.E. Corporation, Galactical Media, Cardexi, and Ivoura.

## At a glance

- **Role:** Founder & Investor
- **Holding company:** D.I.E. Corporation (founded 2020)
- **Sectors:** Media, technology, luxury, networking
- **Bases:** Miami · Los Angeles · Sofia · Singapore · Monaco
- **Contact:** boris@diecorporation.com
- **Website:** [https://borisbalabanov.com](https://borisbalabanov.com)

## Ventures

Four operating companies. Each one stands alone, but they share capital, standards, and ecosystem leverage.

### 001 — D.I.E. Corporation (2020)
Holding company. Capital allocation across operating subsidiaries.
[diecorporation.com](https://diecorporation.com)

### 002 — Galactical Media (2021)
Performance marketing agency for Web3, iGaming, luxury, and yachting clients.
[galacticalmedia.com](https://galacticalmedia.com)

### 003 — Cardexi (2023)
NFC business cards. One tap, every device, no app.
[cardexi.com](https://cardexi.com)

### 004 — Ivoura (2024)
Private members circle for principals. Curated rooms, real introductions, global reach. By invitation only.
[ivoura.com](https://ivoura.com)

## Operating philosophy

1. **Build trends. Don't follow them.** Shape marketing, shape products, shape the conversation. Don't react to what's hot — create what comes next.
2. **Build ecosystems, not isolated projects.** Everything is connected. Each venture amplifies the others. Independence within integration.
3. **Knowledge is free for those who search for it.** There's no paywall on information if you're willing to look. Curiosity and effort open doors money can't.

## Philanthropy

D.I.E. Philanthropy is a self-funded global impact initiative working at the seams between humanitarian relief, education, and rural infrastructure. No campaigns, no plaques. The team moves when the call comes and lets recipients tell the story if they choose.

- Active in 6 countries
- 100% self-funded
- 0 press releases

## Background

- Started his first business at 15
- Scaled it to six figures within two years
- Founded D.I.E. Corporation in 2020 to hold and allocate capital across operating ventures
- Builds across media, technology, and luxury — with a focus on systems, ecosystems, and long-horizon compounding

## Contact

- **Direct email:** boris@diecorporation.com (best for: new ventures, partnership, philanthropy referrals — replies in 48 hours, usually less)
- **Instagram:** [@imboriz](https://www.instagram.com/imboriz/)
- **LinkedIn:** [Boris Balabanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-balabanov/)
- **X / Twitter:** [@B0xris](https://x.com/B0xris)

## Frequently asked

**Who is Boris Balabanov?**
Boris Balabanov is a founder and investor who runs D.I.E. Corporation, a privately held holding company behind Galactical Media (performance marketing), Cardexi (NFC business cards), and Ivoura (private members circle).

**What is D.I.E. Corporation?**
D.I.E. Corporation is the holding company founded by Boris Balabanov in 2020. It allocates capital across operating subsidiaries in media, technology, and luxury.

**What is Ivoura?**
Ivoura is a private, invitation-only members circle with active reach across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is part of the D.I.E. Corporation portfolio.

**What does Galactical Media do?**
Galactical Media is a performance marketing agency serving Web3, iGaming, luxury, and yachting clients.

**What is Cardexi?**
Cardexi makes NFC business cards. One tap shares a contact on every device — no app required.

**Where is Boris based?**
Across Miami, Los Angeles, Sofia, Singapore, and Monaco. Travel is part of the operating model.

## Canonical sources

- Homepage: [https://borisbalabanov.com](https://borisbalabanov.com)
- Sitemap: [https://borisbalabanov.com/sitemap.xml](https://borisbalabanov.com/sitemap.xml)