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…
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…
The Russian music industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. Following the exodus of major Western companies and platforms due to sanctions, the industry has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. As Western firms consider re-entering the market with the potential lifting of sanctions,…
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