Maxim Avdeev is a well-known name in the fintech industry with extensive experience in open banking, corporate investment, M&A, blockchain, security-tokenization, and strategy. Avdeev has a Master's degree in Marketing/Management from Tambov State Technical University and is an aspirant in Social Psychology from Tambov State University.

Avdeev has worked in several organizations, including Yandex, Microsoft, Qiwi, and Life.SREDA. He started as a Partner Account Manager at Microsoft, where he gained expertise in business development, followed by a stint as R&D and then Head of Innovations and M&A at Qiwi. Avdeev then went on to become the Chief Business Development Officer at Life.SREDA, taking charge of crucial aspects of the company's investments and portfolio management.

Currently, Avdeev serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of QIWI Platform, where he is instrumental in developing and deploying innovative solutions and ensuring optimal corporate governance. Avdeev's valuable insights into fintech, strategic mindset, and experience in corporate development and investments have made him a go-to person in the fintech world.