Vicky Antonenkova

Account Executive

Vicky is an Account Executive at The Forge who doesn’t just meet quota - she redefines what speed and scale look like in B2B sales. Within her first three months, she booked over 200 demos, blew past her targets, and built a personal brand that now reaches thousands of professionals on LinkedIn. What sets Vicky apart is her ability to seamlessly blend human sales intuition with modern automation - from leveraging AI-powered LinkedIn messaging to refining cold email sequences with spintax. She’s deeply committed to helping SDRs embrace tech without losing authenticity. With a background that includes the University of Warwick and early SaaS sales roles, Vicky brings academic rigor and street-smart sales tactics to every conversation. At The Forge, she’s become a frontline advocate for AI-driven outbound - without cutting corners on personalization or performance.

Blog posts by Vicky Antonenkova

B2B Intent Data: How to Use It to Identify Sales Qualified Leads
Tutorials & Guides

B2B Intent Data: How to Use It to Identify Sales Qualified Leads

Discover how to leverage B2B intent data to spot high-intent prospects, qualify leads faster, and boost sales efficiency with actionable insights and best practices!!
How You Can Use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for Your Cold Email Outreach
Cold Outreach

How You Can Use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for Your Cold Email Outreach

We take a deep dive into what a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is, and how it can be used for cold email outreach.
What is an AI BDR and How Does It Work?
Tutorials & Guides

What is an AI BDR and How Does It Work?

AI BDRs make sales easier by automating lead generation, follow-ups, and emails, so you can focus on building relationships and closing more deals.
Top 7 AI BDR Agent For Sales Outreach Automation in 2025
Tools

Top 7 AI BDR Agent For Sales Outreach Automation in 2025

Discover the top 7 AI BDR tools of 2025 to boost your sales outreach, automate tasks, personalize campaigns, and close more deals effectively!