I excel in transforming ideas into innovative products and businesses and thrive on tackling complex challenges with creative solutions. Passionate about generative AI, technology startups, and leveraging a data-driven approach to drive success.Major areas of interest: FinTech, TravelTech, Applying gen AI to unlock new value in businessesBackground Highlights:- Over 10 years in banking and FinTech, pioneering new niches and business models.- As a core team member participated in launching 2 digital banks, Financial assistant and Travel assistant (as co-founder) - Succsesfully launched and developed various products on intersection FinTech, Travel, Retail
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Co-FounderFunq Aug 2023 - PresentSilicon Valley, California, United StatesAI travel buddy dedicated to simplifying the travel experience from start to finish by offering assistance from detailed trip planning to real-time in-travel support, empowering users to explore more. -
Managing PartnerDatamatterz Apr 2021 - PresentWe help startups use the power of product analytics to transform data into tangible growth strategies that give products a competitive edge. -
Products And Bd Director - Lifestyle And LoyaltyMission:Luna Apr 2021 - Sep 2022Fintech startup in partnership with MasterCard aims to build digital financial assistance - Leading development of non-financial products with full responsibility for P&L and execution - Launched innovative AI travel assistance service: from creation of idea, market strategy and execution parameters to arranged launch as b2b2c model with couple of biggest companies on the market- Leading interaction with MasterCard: agreed on deals, co-brand strategy, marketing activities etc
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Co-FounderChatico Mar 2021 - Sep 2022Chat-based AI travel assistance service - Creation of idea, business logic, financial plan and market strategy - Leading full circle product development and launched service in 4 months - arranged launch as b2b2c model with couple of biggest companies on the market
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Head Of Strategic Partnership And Co-Brand ProductsBank Otkritie Financial Corporation Aug 2018 - Mar 2021Commercial bank with 5+ million retail customers. -Managed credit and debit co-branded cards, and was responsible for decision-making on all product- related matters.-Defined product strategy and roadmap, designed user journeys, made researches, launched MVPs and drove go to market activities, set-up and improved operational (incl. legal and accounting parts) and development processes. Participated in customizing credit risk scoring models.,-Launched 3 card products - SVO (with… Show more Commercial bank with 5+ million retail customers. -Managed credit and debit co-branded cards, and was responsible for decision-making on all product- related matters.-Defined product strategy and roadmap, designed user journeys, made researches, launched MVPs and drove go to market activities, set-up and improved operational (incl. legal and accounting parts) and development processes. Participated in customizing credit risk scoring models.,-Launched 3 card products - SVO (with biggest airport in russia), Aeroflot (largest airline), Spartak (most popular football club), each product with deep customization to the needs of the target audience, special go-to-market and customer development strategy-Led interaction with Visa MasterCard for all retail products: Signed new 5y deals with significant improvements to the bank, agreed on marketing support, product parameters etc-Created innovative travel services eco-system for retail customers Show less -
Head Of Card Products DevelopmentB&N Bank Dec 2013 - Aug 2018TOP15 bank In Russia, 1+ mln retail customers- Managed card products development of the BIN Group (B&N bank, B&N digital, MDM bank) - Developed and brought to the market 3 co-brand products: awards winning project - SVO club, Ozon (biggest online retailer), Russian Geographic Society- Launched from the scratch cross selling channel, developed it to the biggest sales channel of credit card in bank and achieved one of the best efficiency on the market- 8x Increased sales of… Show more TOP15 bank In Russia, 1+ mln retail customers- Managed card products development of the BIN Group (B&N bank, B&N digital, MDM bank) - Developed and brought to the market 3 co-brand products: awards winning project - SVO club, Ozon (biggest online retailer), Russian Geographic Society- Launched from the scratch cross selling channel, developed it to the biggest sales channel of credit card in bank and achieved one of the best efficiency on the market- 8x Increased sales of Card products through bank retail network Show less -
Business Development Leader, ЭlixirB&N Bank Mar 2012 - Dec 2013- Participating in the launch new digital bank to the market- Built, launched and made further development of the co-brand card with OneTwoTrip (TOP 3 OTA) with deep integration inside customer CJM Developed credit card product with unique risk strategy and issue processes, launched sales in Svyaznoy retail chain (1000+ POS) Full coordination of card products development, interaction with partners -
Head Of Development DepartmentNt Feb 2009 - Sep 2011Moscow- Development of the federal network of computer stores- launched new bonus cards project that resulted in 30-% increase in the turnover- Execute entry to the Moscow market and achieve target turnover of $0.4 million in 3 months after - Rearrange all financial partnership with significant increase in terms of cooperation on consumer credits, acquiring and other products- Launch couple of new stores format and by-product services -
Vice-Head Of Card Sales SubdivisionRussian Standard Bank Aug 2007 - Dec 2008Moscow- Built new sales channel from the scratch and developed the largest network in malls in region (25 units), coordinated and managed the whole subdivision (100 people)- Efficiently executed business plans in sales- Developed different motivation systems- Ran negotiations with partners' top management that resulted in signing contracts with significant decrease in rent -
SupervisorAmerican Express Jun 2006 - May 2007Москва -
Direct Sales AgentAmerican Express Dec 2005 - Jun 2006Moscow
Vadim Shirinyan Education Details
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Vadim Shirinyan attended Skolkovo Institute Of Science And Technology, Skolkovo Institute Of Science And Technology, Moscow State University Of Re.
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