Ivan Ryndin is a digital expert in the sports industry. Has over 14 years of experience in IT, innovation and sports leadership roles with a rare combination of business savvy, technical expertise and market vision.He has over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience in setting up, managing and advising technology companies, primarily in the sports industry.As the founder of Sportsoft (sportsoft.ru is the leader in the sports digitalization market in Russia, is engaged in the development and implementation of large-scale automation projects for sports organizations, among the clients are the largest federations, leagues, clubs, sports organizers), Ivan is responsible for building and implementing the company's strategy, building partnerships, as well as interaction with major customers.Ivan has a PHD degree (he defended his thesis in the economics of IT innovations in 2012), has two degrees (graduated from the Baltic State Technical University "Voenmech" named after D.F. Ustinov with a degree in Robotics and Mechatronics and the Institute of International Business and Communications majoring in International Industrial Management), graduated from the Presidential Program for Managers Training.Ivan Ryndin is a speaker and moderator of major business events in the field of business, sports, innovation and digital technologies, the author of dozens of popular science articles. He is a member of the Expert Council on Digital Technologies in Sports under the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and is an independent expert of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation. He continues to share his knowledge and ideas to fuel innovative IT solutions, advises startups, is the chairman of the state certification commission at the St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics.He is engaged in social activities: vice-president of the all-Russian community of fans of the Russian national teams in all sports "Russia Unites" (Russia unites), a member of the Football Federation of St. Petersburg, President of the Football Fans Club "BSTU Voenmekh" - one of the oldest active amateur football leagues in Russia (founded in 1987).Accomplishments:- Comprehensive experience in information technologies- Multidisciplinary experience in start-ups and investments - Ph.d. in Economics (IT & Innovations)Expertise:- Business Development- Start-ups- Innovations- Software Development- Strategy- Project Management- Consulting- Sports- Analisys