Anton Alikov

Financial Technologies: The Most Lucrative Segments Within the Industry

Over the past 10–15 years, fintech has grown from a niche industry to a powerful transformative driver in the global economy. Financial technologies have penetrated into many areas of human activity, and now they are all around us.


A Hedge Fund Manager's Staggering Rise and Fall

In 2019, following stints at hedge funds Citadel LLC and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, Blotnick launched his own fund: Brattle Street Capital LLC, named after the street he grew up on in Cambridge. Everything was going his way—until it wasn't.

Why Financial Literacy App Seeds Is Winning Over Gen Z and Millennials

Most people never learned how to build wealth. Meanwhile, a new generation is engulfed in meme stocks, student debt, and side hustles. However, they lack a compass to help them manage financial adulthood, until now. Seeds is a financial literacy app on a mission to replace guesswork with guidance.

With Over $100M Funded, Emperio Capital Emerges as the Go-To Growth Engine for Scrappy Entrepreneurs

Many high-growth entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in a capital bottleneck, from document-heavy applications to endless underwriting delays, that threatens to derail momentum before it even starts. Emperio Capital is quietly rewriting the rules of startup finance.


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Physician-Backed and Patent-Rich: The Next Frontier in Cardiovascular Innovation
For patients with severe plaque buildup, treatment options are limited, procedures are complex, and outcomes can vary significantly. Enter FastWave Medical, a physician-backed medtech startup based in Minnesota, making decisive strides in this critical area.
Analia Benedetti and Marina Palma
Longtime friends Analia Benedetti and Marina Palma noticed this significant gap in the drink industry and decided to take matters into their own hands. Given that the brand was born from decades of friendship, their origin story is just as mythic as the name of their beverage: Athena's Glow Drink.
Turning Waste into Sustainable Innovation: Snova’s Regenerative Materials Revolution
While sustainability is a growing concern, fewer than 10% of fashion brands have embraced truly sustainable practices. Founded by Dora Gutierrez, Snova is advancing a new standard for sustainable textiles through applied bio-innovation.
How Valuations Are Impacted by Directors and Officers Insurance Costs
Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance, once a routine part of startup governance, has become significantly more important for operational protection and enhancing valuations, with the directors and officers insurance cost being a barometer of how well-tailored the coverage is.
Anna Bagajeva
From customer convenience to transaction security, from transparent fees to system stability—every factor plays a crucial role. 3ENITH, with deep expertise and a personalized approach to each customer, is ready to become a reliable partner in the world of online payments, helping businesses make informed and effective decisions.
En-Habit Redefines Housing with Sustainable, Affordable Resiliency
The United States has long been struggling with a significant housing shortage, and it doesn't seem to be on a path to slow down in the future. The estimated housing shortage is expected to reach 8 million units in the next few years. This will affect millions of Americans, as many already struggle to afford their own homes. The current shortage is ~ 5 million units.
A Trusted Pathway to Greek Golden Visa Residency
As global interest in European residency rises, Greece has emerged as a prime destination for investors seeking both financial returns and international mobility. At the forefront of this space is Velment, a company that has redefined how real estate and migration intersect, with expert guidance led by CEO Yiannos Trisokkas.
eSIM Startup Yesim Reaches One Million Users as Market Consolidates
The global eSIM market continues its rapid evolution, with Swiss-backed startup Yesim emerging as a notable participant after crossing one million total users worldwide. Founded in 2019 by Dmitri Verbovski and Max Pankratov, the company operates at the intersection of travel technology and telecommunications infrastructure.
Roman Kniazev
Roman Kniazev, CEO of Nuravax, has emerged as one of biotech's most effective fundraisers, securing a mix of competitive grants and private investments to advance innovative drug programs. Kniazev shared some practical insights on navigating biotech's complex fundraising and clinical development landscape.
Ihor Bauman
Success isn't an overnight achievement. It takes grit, resilience, and unwavering consistency. For Ihor Bauman, that principle has guided every step of his journey.
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