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La Trinidad, Provincia De Buenos Aires, Ar

Eurasia Acceleration Program: On-site support for pre-seed founders, delivering 3 fundraising strategy workshops and 1:1 office hours over 2 weeks. Assisted with demo day pitch preparation, organization, and VC networking.Global Community: Supporting alumni and current batch founders across the US, LATAM, MENA, Asia, and Eurasia.500 Global is a top early-stage venture capital firm and seed accelerator with over $2.7B in AUM. It has invested in over 2,600 companies across 80 countries, including 28 unicorns like Canva, Reddit, Intercom, and Mercury.

Bali, Malaysia, Australia & New Zealand, Hong Kong, Vietnam

Mentoring idea and seed stage startup founders based in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, VietnamCovered topics: Funding, Investor Pitch, GTM & Scale, Product Development.Founder Institute, the world's leading idea-stage accelerator. Providing hands-on guidance on product development, market strategy, and operations. FI alumni have collectively raised over $1.5B and operate in 200+ cities globally.

Bali, Indonesia

Relocated business to Indonesia and executed an R&D team acquisition. Consulting and engineering US, UAE, France, and Switzerland clients in web3, agritech, sports tech, and fintech.

Moscow, Russia

Helping entrepreneurs build and launch tech startups, with 100+ apps across the US, Europe and globally. I have collaborated with startups like MyEasyFarm and OSAI, and corporations such as Acronis and Suzuki.My global marketing expertise has driven lead generation, supported by our exceptional reputation. I've built and managed sales and accounting teams, automated lead tracking, and implemented commercial and legal models using a time & material approach.Leading a talented team of 50 tech professionals and overseeing 150 individuals throughout my company's history, I have cultivated a remote culture, streamlined processes, and established an HR team. Our company has a 4.52 out of 5 score based on an internal poll covering 12 job quality parameters, and a 6-year average work expectancy.As a proactive leader, I've ensured seamless operations, developed remote management best practices, and demonstrated a strong grasp of international law and finances. My skills in tracking business performance and maintaining profitability have been invaluable in avoiding cash gaps.My experience spans various industries:• FinTech: DeFi, blockchain, trading, wealth & tax management, payments• Ecommerce: goods, tickets, B2B marketplaces, betting• AgriTech: farm & livestock management, machinery, fertilizing• Logistics & Transportation: warehousing, cargo, maritime, taxi, aviation• Insurance: car, healthcare, travel, earthquakes• Pharma: medical distribution• Energy: oil & gas well drilling

Zug, Switzerland

Elk Finance, a cross-chain web3 protocol, transferred $250M for 55K users using its own DEX with $18M TVL achievement. It supports 28 blockchains and includes 27 contributors. My role combines strategic advisory with market engagement, high-level oversight of dApp development, and insight-driven business development.Key Contributions:• Strategic Advisory & Market Engagement: I offer data-driven insights for business strategy, particularly during challenging bear market conditions, engage in market research, and represent Elk Finance in meetups and conferences, facilitating feedback integration.• Insight-Driven Business Development: I find market needs that refine Elk Finance's product and business strategies through pitches and discussions with partners.• dApp Development Oversight: I provide high-level guidance for developing a modern dApp focused on token swaps, bridging, and yield farming.

California, United States

An early-stage computer vision AI startup revolutionizing sectors like healthcare, robotics, and safety with facial processing technology.As the first angel investor, I believed in idea, market, and founder. I provided data science expertise for the proof of concept and served as tech lead during the initial period while also assisting with fundraising efforts.

France

MyEasyFarm is a French AgTech startup focused on precision farming and sustainable agriculture. The platform helps thousands of farms across the European Union and Brazil to reduce CO2 emissions and optimize crop cycles by collecting and analyzing agricultural data from various sources.I established and managed an R&D team that developed a groundbreaking MVP connecting a cloud platform with agricultural machinery using the industry-level ISOBUS protocol. This project evolved into a fully-fledged Farm Management Information System (FMIS), emphasizing carbon farming solutions. My R&D team was later acquired by MyEasyFarm.

Failed over 15 startup ideas, including:• Owork v2: HR Tech for automated hiring and onboarding. MVP ready; two clients. Exit to a key client after failing to find market fit.• Liccy: LegalTech for open-source restrictive license code scanning. MVP ready. Failed due to lack of leadership.• Djvid: Streaming tech for remote parties during COVID lockdowns. MVP ready. Failed due to lack of market fit.• Savemyphone: InsurTech for smartphone robbery and theft coverage. MVP ready; some revenue. Failed due to lack of market fit.• Cash: FinTech app to find and book the best foreign currency rates at street exchanges. Concept ready; fundraising failed.• Owork v1: HR Tech social network SaaS for enterprises. MVP ready; revenue from a key client. Failed due to lack of market fit.• Evomap: SaaS GIS for interactive crowdsourcing projects. MVP ready; revenue from five clients. Failed due to lack of market fit and leadership.• Inspecta: LegalTech marketplace for construction licensing. MVP ready. Failed due to no business model.• Passbooker: SaaS for iOS passbook management. MVP ready; one key client. Failed due to lack of market fit.• Yopp: Marketplace for pooled purchases. Failed due to lack of leadership and fundraising.

Moscow, Russia

• Eurodom: Head of eCommerce for a nationwide household goods chain with 100K+ SKUs. Doubled sales through UX and online marketing. Streamlined call center, warehouse, and delivery operations.• Azbuka Rosta: Head of eCommerce for an online baby store with 2,000 products. Cut delivery time to 1-2 days, reduced transaction costs, and automated stock and pricing updates.• Nextore: Founded an e-commerce consulting firm. Clients included Atlantic, Calvin Klein, and Mexx distributors. Services spanned accounting, legal, logistics, and tech development.• Public Speaking: Moderated and spoke at key e-commerce events in Moscow, Kyiv, Saint Petersburg, and Dnipro.• Community: Created and managed LiveJournal's "ru_ecommerce", a hub for e-commerce discussions.

Moscow, Russia

Managed web development for CTC Media holding (NASDAQ: CTCM) in collaboration with Kitty Hug, a web design studio. Oversaw eCommerce fulfillment and played a role in sales and business development.

Moscow, Russia

Petman was an online store specializing in pet food and veterinary drug delivery. I managed its eCommerce, IT, suppliers, finance, legal, promotion, marketing, HR, and customer service operations until it was successfully sold.

Moscow, Russia

I founded and operated a full-service agency offering website design, development, and online marketing services during my high school and university years.

Moscow, Russia

Developed and launched a marketplace connecting buyers with sellers in cities at 15yo.Earned first ecommerce experience and $50 on banner ads before discontinuing to focus on exams.

Venture Institute (Cohort 2), Venture Capital And Investment Management, Top 10% Performer, Residency Program

Activities and Societies: Apprenticeship in an emerging VC firm operating across Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Bachelor'S In State And Municipal Management, Territorial Economics And Management

Activities and Societies: Online Forum moderator, Business Valuation graduate, Photography contest winner, Party maker. Built and marketed.

Piano (1992-2000), Guitar (2000-2002)

Activities and Societies: Public Performances, Collaborative Music Projects, Classical and Contemporary Music StudiesThe experience.