Most people who met me, know that I am Russian. I am usually forced to explain the origin of my first name, and proudly state that I am only a naturalized U.S. citizen and that English is, indeed, my second language. I was born in Leningrad, USSR [...]
Now that I have spent more than a year working with venture capitalists and startups in New York City, I have picked up on many subtle and not so subtle differences between the tech scene here vs. Silicon Valley where I have spent most of my life. [...]
Most traditional publishers have realized that another major change in the way the masses consume their content is well under way. They learned well a decade ago when the internet wave hit shore that it is better to at least think about technology cresting on the horizon to [...]
About Me
I am the Managing Director of RTP Ventures, the U.S. operation of a $700M+ international Venture Capital fund. I was also a Venture Partner at Greycroft. I am a three-time founder and CEO of software companies including Plumtree Software and Elastra. Spent most of my life working on databases and working with VCs. Finally bit the bullet and joined one. Ready for something new. Passionate and intense about Software and New York City. (I know where the title comes from, and... the falcon can not hear the falconer)
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