Vicky Antonenkova

Account Executive
Vicky Antonenkova is an Account Executive at The Forge where she relentlessly builds high-velocity sales pipelines by marrying human savvy with AI-driven tools. In just three months on the job, she exceeded quota at 116% in month three, hosted over 200 demos from day one, and grew her LinkedIn following to more than 5,000. Vicky brings a tech-forward, no-nonsense approach to B2B sales. She champions solutions like AI-powered LinkedIn message generation and spintax personalization in cold email copy - tools she actively uses and evangelizes to save time and improve deliverability. Before joining Salesforge, Vicky’s background includes studies at the University of Warwick and foundational sales roles in SaaS. At Salesforge, her passion is real: empowering SDRs to scale outreach with AI agents, tools, and best-in-class infrastructure while maintaining personalization and performance.

Blog posts by Vicky Antonenkova

Tips & Tutorials

Ultimate Guide to Email Tracking and Automation Integration

Learn how email tracking and automation can enhance your outreach strategy, improve engagement, and drive higher sales productivity.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

How Email Volume Affects Spam Filters

Learn how email volume impacts spam filtering and sender reputation, along with best practices for improving deliverability and engagement.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

Why Gradual Scaling Matters for Email Reputation

Gradual scaling of email volume is crucial for maintaining a strong sender reputation and enhancing deliverability, ensuring emails reach their intended audience.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

7 Email Personalization Tips for Better Deliverability

Enhance your email deliverability with these 7 personalization tips that boost engagement and keep your messages out of spam folders.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tips & Tutorials

How to Check Email Deliverability

Learn how to enhance email deliverability with domain authentication, key metrics, and effective testing tools to improve inbox placement.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

How Sending Patterns Affect Email Reputation

Understand how your email sending patterns impact your reputation and deliverability, and learn best practices for maintaining consistency.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tips & Tutorials

How to Check Sender Reputation Metrics

Understanding and monitoring sender reputation metrics is essential for improving email deliverability and ensuring your messages reach inboxes.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

Plain Text vs HTML in Cold Emails

Plain text emails outperform HTML in cold outreach, offering better deliverability, engagement, and a personal touch for effective communication.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tips & Tutorials

6 Email Health Check Metrics That Matter Most

Monitor six key email health metrics to boost engagement and protect your sender reputation, ensuring your campaigns reach their audience effectively.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tips & Tutorials

Email Placement Test FAQ: Top 10 Questions

Learn how email placement tests can improve your inbox deliverability and boost the success of your email marketing campaigns.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tips & Tutorials

How To Fix 550 Permanent Failure for One or More Recipients

Learn how to fix the “550 permanent failure for one or more recipients” error. Simple steps, real examples, and tools to improve cold email deliverability.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

How to Warm Up Email Domain Correctly: Proven Methods for 2025

Learn how to warm up Email domain in 2025 to improve deliverability, avoid spam folders. Step-by-step guide with tools, tips, and best practices.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive