Today on the podcast is Paul Zhuravlev. Paul was born and educated in Russia, and provides some great insights into Russian mindset, ecosystem, and startup culture. He has since lived on 2 other continents, has made his career as an engineer-trained salesman. He’s done sales for the biggest companies in the world, from Google to Cisco, as well as for his own startup, Cinemood. Currently, he runs US operations for Cinemood, a well funded mini projector targeted towards kids.

Paul is a sales pro, and gives a lot of insight about his strategies in preparing for a big sales meeting, why he believes the russian education system builds the best entrepreneurs, why raising money DOESN’T always feel as good as you might expect

We recorded this interview 5000 miles apart- he in Moscow, me in NY. Most of the sound is impressively good, but there are a few jumps, for which I apologize.

So it is my pleasure to introduce to you, Paul Zhuravlev.