Table of Contents Introduction: On the Threshold of a New EraThe world is at a critical point of transformation that will define the shape of humanity for decades to come. By 2035, global civilization will experience changes comparable in scale...

Introduction: Why We Keep Talking About MoneyI’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked the same question by founders over the last 15 years:“Aleksei, how do I raise money for my startup?”It doesn’t matter where I am...

Introduction: The Math of Rejection—Why 99% of Ideas Are Systemically DoomedVenture Capital (VC) is a closed world where success is measured by the asymmetry of risk and reward. If 99% of startups face investor rejection , this does not...

Introduction: Sovereignty as a New Economic ModelVenture capital investment is traditionally driven by global scalability and an unlimited Total Addressable Market (TAM). However, for strategic investors operating in highly regulated markets, predictability often trumps potential. The national pivot toward...

In an age of information overload, instant reactions, and an endless chase for metrics, it's easy to lose the most important thing: the point. Why are we building this product? What real customer problem does it solve? What is the...