Vasily Nikolaev is a highly accomplished and experienced executive with over 14 years of experience leading high tech organizations to success. He is an expert in startup, change, revitalization, and accelerated growth with a proven commitment to growing business. He has a broad skill set with outstanding negotiation and interpersonal communication skills that allow him to quickly build relationships with his clients.

Vasily has studied Business Studies at the American University in Moscow and Executive Education in Artificial Intelligence at the University of California, Berkeley. He also has an MBA in Business Administration and Management from IESE and an MS in Physics, Diploma cum laude from Moscow State University. He has worked in a number of organizations such as Braintree, Quantum Wave Fund, Coda Devices, Nano-Optic Devices, Da Vinci Capital Management, Moellendorf & Company, Delin Management, DiamondCluster International, and McKinsey & Company.

At Braintree, Vasily is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer. In his previous work experiences, he has served as a Venture Partner, Startup Mentor, Partner, Investment Director, CEO, Director for Russia, Head of Strategic Development Department, Head of Strategic Analysis Department, Summer Associate, and Business Analyst.

In summary, Vasily Nikolaev is an experienced, highly accomplished, and versatile executive who offers a broad range of skills to his clients.

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