BIO
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Today I describe myself as a Serial Tech Entrepreneur. Having worked in IT industry since 1991, I co-founded several companies, including Reksoft - one of the leading software development and IT services company and two Internet companies - OZON.RU (MOEX:OZON), ASSIST, which are also among leaders in their sectors in Russia. I also co-founded and was actively involved in product management and building of distribution network for Barsum company, which develops a family of standard software products and solutions for call accounting, billing and telecom expense management.
In 1993 I graduated from St. Petersburg University of Aerospace Instrumentation with Master’s Degree in Computer Science (i.e. software development). In 2004-2006 I strengthened and systematized my practical business and entrepreneurial knowledge by receiving the Executive MBA diploma from Stockholm School of Economics.
In 2011 I co-founded CleverPumpkin, which offers full-cycle development of custom mobile applications for iOS and Android. We have also created a number our own mobile applications.
I’m serving on the Board of Directors and Advisory Boards for several companies, create new software and Internet startups, mentor young entrepreneurs. From 2006 to 2020 I was the member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and EO Russia chapter.
Passionate about health and longevity, fitness and health wearables, mobile technologies, software development, Slovenian wines.
Enjoy reading business books, running, hiking, wine tasting, listening indie rock, playing football, skiing - both alpine and cross-country.
Fan of FC ZENIT.
I live and work in Goriška Brda, Slovenia and St.Petersburg, Russia.