Experience

Grantchester Group

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Partner of international investment groups, specializing in private equity and project finance. Support development of critical technologies and infrastructure projects in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, new materials, energy and sustainable use of environmental resources. Partner of international investment groups, specializing in private equity and project finance. Support development of critical technologies and infrastructure projects in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, new materials, energy and sustainable use of environmental resources.



C Change Group

• Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

  Partner at a PE investment group focusing on infrastructure investments and companies whose business relies on game-changing technologies and capable of materially transforming the world's use of energy and natural resources.

• Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021



National Technology Initiative University 2035

• Moscow, Russia

• Director Of Product Development

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  Developed a portfolio of commercial products based on machine learning models, methodologies and data sets of the NTI University 2035. Initiated strategic cooperation with the world's leading online education organizations, corporate universities, governmental agencies and educational programs. Developed a portfolio of commercial products based on machine learning models, methodologies and data sets of the NTI University 2035. Initiated strategic cooperation with the world's leading online education organizations, corporate universities, governmental agencies and educational programs.



Speedinvest

• Austria
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  Partner of a leading early-stage European venture fund. Led investments in FSU countries in deeptech startups in AI/ML, Industry 4.0, IoT, Digital Health and robotics, with global focus and b2b models. Built pipeline, reviewed 300+ companies and invested in two. Was responsible for portfolio management. Managed Moscow office of the fund and led fundraising. Partner of a leading early-stage European venture fund. Led investments in FSU countries in deeptech startups in AI/ML, Industry 4.0, IoT, Digital Health and robotics, with global focus and b2b models. Built pipeline, reviewed 300+ companies and invested in two. Was responsible for portfolio management. Managed Moscow office of the fund and led fundraising.



Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

• Russian Federation
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and Professor of Practice

  • 2011 - 2017

  Built and directed the CEI, a combination of an academic department and offices supporting industry relations, technology transfer, innovation, entrepreneurship that serve Skoltech and partner institutions. Built a strong team, created and supervised all major programs of the Center, including the programs of translational research, venture mentoring and the office of technology transfer and education. Built and directed the CEI, a combination of an academic department and offices supporting industry relations, technology transfer, innovation, entrepreneurship that serve Skoltech and partner institutions. Built a strong team, created and supervised all major programs of the Center, including the programs of translational research, venture mentoring and the office of technology transfer and education.



Skolkovo Foundation

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Grants and Investments

  • 2010 - 2011

  Actively participated in establishing structure, policies and procedures of the Skolkovo Foundation. Built and directed the operations team, created and ran Industrial and Scientific Expert Committees. Led development and implementation of several major international agreements with academic and industrial partners. Developed “pipeline” of companies and supervised development of funding agreements with companies – grants recipients. Established operational and financial reporting of the entire portfolio. Show less



INFRA Technology (Startup in petro-chemistry and advanced materials), www.en.infratechnology.com

• Moscow, Russia

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2009 - 2010

  Built a strong team – scientific, engineering and commercial. Developed IP strategy, supervised creation and maintenance of a strong IP portfolio. Raised funds and negotiated contracts. Supervised design, construction and operation of a pilot plant. Built a strong team – scientific, engineering and commercial. Developed IP strategy, supervised creation and maintenance of a strong IP portfolio. Raised funds and negotiated contracts. Supervised design, construction and operation of a pilot plant.



Severstal Group Capital Management (Private Equity and Venture fund), www.severgroup.ru

• Moscow, Russia

• Partner

  • 2007 - 2009

  Led investments in Technology and Venture. Developed pipeline, structured and executed investments, brought in subject-matter experts, built and directed deal teams. Initiated, negotiated, prepared and closed 4 deals. Established and oversaw reporting for individual companies and the entire portfolio, effected governance of the portfolio companies through participation in boards of directors and other instruments available to shareholders. Raised venture fund ($100M) with Russian Venture Company as an anchor LP. Show less



IFC - International Finance Corporation

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Officer

  • 2006 - 2007

  Led business development in Technology, Telecom and Media in Eastern and Central Europe (pipeline, relationships, analysis, negotiation, deal structuring); directed local deal teams. Participated in development of IFC Fund of Funds strategy for Russia. Assisted in developing and managing of the IFC’s Infrastructure portfolio. Consulted Russian ministries of Economic Development and Telecommunications on a number of topics, including creation of Special Economic Zones, participated in drafting Technology Foresights. Show less



Cambridge Strategic Advisors, www.cambstrat.com

• Cambridge, USA

• President and Managing Partner

  • 2003 - 2006

  Built and operated successful strategy and investment consulting business. Clients included major US and Canadian telecom operators (AT&T, SBC, Qwest, Bell Canada), venture and PE funds (MSDW, Blackstone Group, Battery Ventures), telecom equipment providers (Lucent, Cisco, Phillips, Juniper, EMC2) and high-tech startups. Project ranged from US$80K to US$500K. Built and operated successful strategy and investment consulting business. Clients included major US and Canadian telecom operators (AT&T, SBC, Qwest, Bell Canada), venture and PE funds (MSDW, Blackstone Group, Battery Ventures), telecom equipment providers (Lucent, Cisco, Phillips, Juniper, EMC2) and high-tech startups. Project ranged from US$80K to US$500K.



The Management Network Group/CSMG (strategy and operations consulting in telecom), https://www.carte

• BOSTON, USA

• Principal (joined as Associate)

  • 2000 - 2003

  Led technology, product development, marketing and strategy projects for major US and Canadian telecom operators (Verizon, Qwest, Bell Canada), PE funds and telecom equipment manufacturers. Project ranged from US$50K to US$350K. Led technology, product development, marketing and strategy projects for major US and Canadian telecom operators (Verizon, Qwest, Bell Canada), PE funds and telecom equipment manufacturers. Project ranged from US$50K to US$350K.



Dean&Company. Strategy Consulting, www.dean.com

• Consultant

  • 1998 - 1999

  Provided strategic, operational improvement and investment advice to corporate clients in retail banking, manufacturing, private equity and telecommunications. Provided strategic, operational improvement and investment advice to corporate clients in retail banking, manufacturing, private equity and telecommunications.