Table of Contents Introduction: On the Threshold of a New Era The 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 to the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, but unfolding with unprecedented…
Introduction: Why We Keep Talking About Money I’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 — a co-working space in Moscow, a tech park in Kazan, a…
Introduction: The Math of Rejection—Why 99% of Ideas Are Systemically Doomed Venture 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 reflect a mass shortage of good ideas. It reflects a rigid, unforgiving VC…
Introduction: Sovereignty as a New Economic Model Venture 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 technological independence in Russia is often misinterpreted by external observers as purely a…
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 higher purpose that makes our team burn the midnight oil? The “Manifesto of Sense…
*”When people ask me what the best investment strategy is, I usually smile and tell them: the best strategy is the one you can stick to when the world turns upside down. Between 2020 and 2025, the world didn’t just turn upside down — it spun like a roulette wheel. A pandemic, the…
Browse All Episodes The Naked Truth: There Are Too Many Ideas Let’s start with the unpleasant part.Your startup, your project, or your “innovative idea” is not unique. I’ve seen hundreds like it. They all had the same traits: shining eyes, ambitions to “disrupt the market,” and an unshakable belief that “we are different.”…
The Moscow gallery PERFECTUM.ART proudly presents a unique exhibition of two outstanding contemporary artists, Elisaveta Kuzina and Aleksei Esipov. The event will take place at the innovative space “Cube” at the Design Factory, renowned for its ability to transform, making it a one-of-a-kind exhibition hall in Moscow. The exhibition will be open to…
In today’s fast-paced world, academic excellence alone isn’t enough—mastering personal finance, understanding legal rights, and navigating civic engagement are essential life skills. Recognizing this, the Moscow Government, in partnership with youth organization STOлица and Alexey Olin (head of the iVenturer Foundation), has been running a groundbreaking financial, legal, and civic literacy program for over a year. 20+ Events, Thousands of Empowered…
Alternative investments are becoming an increasingly popular component of modern portfolios, moving beyond traditional stocks and bonds. As we look ahead to 2025, the alternative investment landscape is being shaped by several key trends, driven by evolving macroeconomic conditions, technological advancements, and shifting investor preferences. These trends are creating new opportunities for investors…
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