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

DNS Setup

SPF Record Setup for Google Workspace

Learn how to set up SPF records for Google Workspace to enhance email deliverability and protect your domain from spoofing.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Infrastructure

Shared vs Private IPs: Cost Breakdown

Explore the differences between shared and private IPs for email campaigns, focusing on cost, control, and deliverability to optimize your strategy.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tutorials & Guides

Best Practices for Warming Up Domains in 2025

Master domain warming in 2025 with essential strategies for authentication, gradual scaling, and automation to enhance email deliverability.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
DNS Setup

Why DKIM and DMARC Matter for Cold Emailing

Learn how DKIM and DMARC enhance email deliverability and protect your domain in cold emailing campaigns.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Infrastructure

API Integration for Cold Email Campaigns

Explore API-driven email platforms that enhance cold email deliverability, streamline setup, and ensure compliance for successful outreach campaigns.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

Scaling Cold Email Personalization with AI

Learn how AI can transform cold email personalization, streamline outreach, and improve engagement rates through effective strategies and infrastructure.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

How Sending Limits Impact Cold Email Deliverability

Understanding sending limits is crucial for cold email success, impacting deliverability and sender reputation across platforms.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Infrastructure

How to Set Up Multiple Domains for Outreach

Learn how to safely scale your cold email outreach by setting up multiple domains to protect your reputation and enhance deliverability.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

Common Spam Triggers in Microsoft 365 Emails

Learn how to avoid common spam triggers in Microsoft 365 emails by improving content, technical setup, and sender reputation.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

Improving Deliverability with Google Workspace DNS

Learn how to improve your email deliverability by properly configuring Google Workspace DNS records, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

Domain Health Checklist for Cold Email Success

Ensure your cold email campaigns succeed by mastering domain health, authentication protocols, and reputation management.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Reviews

We Analyzed 50+ Premium Inboxes Reviews from Real Users

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Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

How IP Rotation Improves Email Deliverability

Learn how IP rotation can enhance email deliverability, reduce blacklisting risks, and improve campaign performance for your business.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Cold Email

Engagement Metrics: What to Track in Outreach

Learn essential engagement metrics to track in email outreach, and discover strategies to improve your campaign performance and deliverability.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tutorials & Guides

Bulk Profile Picture Updates in Google Workspace

Learn how to efficiently manage and update profile pictures across Google Workspace accounts using various tools and best practices.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Deliverability

How ESP Matching Improves Email Deliverability

Learn how choosing the right Email Service Provider can significantly enhance your email deliverability and boost campaign success.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Email Infrastructure

Scaling Outreach with Multiple Mailboxes

Learn how to enhance email deliverability and sender reputation through the strategic use of multiple mailboxes in cold outreach campaigns.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive
Tutorials & Guides

How to Set Up DKIM in Office 365: A Complete Guide

Boost your cold email deliverability in 2025 by setting up DKIM in Office 365. Follow this step-by-step guide to sign your emails, avoid spam and increase open rates.
Vicky Antonenkova
Account Executive