Dmitry Vedenyapin, PhD

Dmitry Vedenyapin, PhD, is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Peakflo, a fintech startup that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. Based in Singapore, Peakflo aims to streamline financial operations for businesses in Southeast Asia by automating invoice collections and vendor payments, thereby improving cash flow management.2

Educational Background

• PhD in Computer Science (2010 - 2013)
• MBA from ASB/MIT Sloan (2016 - 2018)
• Master's in Computer Science (2008 - 2010)
• Bachelor's in Mathematics (2004 - 2008) .35

Professional Experience

• Peakflo (2021 - Present): As CTO, Vedenyapin leads the technology strategy and product development, focusing on customer needs and rapid iteration to achieve product-market fit.46
• AirAsia (2018 - 2020): Head of Technology, where he managed engineering teams and launched a platform that supported 13,000 concurrent users.1
• Alluma (2017 - 2018): CTO, where he built an international team and launched a scalable fintech product using blockchain technology.1
• SAP (2013 - 2017): Worked as a senior consultant, leading multiple projects in various industries across the CIS region.13

Contributions and Impact

Under Vedenyapin's leadership, Peakflo has attracted significant attention for its innovative approach to financial operations, helping companies save time and reduce payment cycles. The startup has raised $4.1 million in seed funding to expand its services further.27

Dmitry Vedenyapin is recognized for his expertise in technology and entrepreneurship, combining a strong academic background with extensive industry experience.