Vladislav Kudinov is a well-educated tech entrepreneur and consultant based in Russia. With a Master's degree in Economics and Management, an Engineering degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and additional studies in Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics, Kudinov has a diverse and in-depth set of skills. He has previously served as the CEO of Esprito Ventures and the Business Incubator at The Saint-Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics. Additionally, Kudinov founded Esprito and Innovation club. Furthermore, he has worked as a software developer and QA at Intel Corporation and Lanit-Tercom. Currently, Kudinov is focused on facilitating Russian technological startup projects to make them competitive in the world market.