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Mikhail Katsnelson graduated from the Ural State University in 1977 and then worked (until 2002) at the Institute of Physics of Metals (Sverdlovsk, now Yekaterinburg), last position - Head. laboratory of the quantum theory of metals. At the same time, he worked at the Ural University in the departments of theoretical physics, mathematical physics and in the SUNC ("Lyceum"). Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize (1988).

Since 2002 he has been living and working in Sweden (Uppsala, 2002-2004) and in the Netherlands (since 2004, professor and head of the condensed matter theory group at Radboud University, Nijmegen). Elected member of a number of academies (European Academy, Royal Netherlands Academy, Royal Scientific Society in Uppsala). Laureate of the Spinoza Prize (2013) and the Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics (2016), Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2011). One of the most cited authors on condensed matter theory.

Known mainly for his work on graphene and other two-dimensional materials, on the theory of magnetism and on the electronic structure of strongly correlated systems. He also deals with general issues of physics and natural science, including the foundations of quantum mechanics and statistical physics, the application of methods of statistical physics in biology, the nature of complexity.

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Vasily Voropaev is a serial entrepreneur, business angel, CEO and founder of Smartbrain.io and Rubrain.com, pioneer of the Eastern Europe freelance and remote-work market with 20+ years of IT experience. Successful multimillion (USD) exit from the company he founded – the biggest freelance and remote work marketplace in Europe.

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Zamir Shukhov is the Founder and General Partner of Vibranium.VC fund, CEO and partner of the Global Venture Alliance, serial entrepreneur (created 10 companies and organizations), business angel/investor, an expert in venture capital, management, acceleration, corporate innovation and marketing over 19 years of professional career.

Former Managing Partner of GVA Capital Fund 1, partner of GVA LaunchGurus Fund 1, mentor of startups, author of a column in Forbes Russia and 48 publications in leading media, certified coach of the Stanford I2M program. Included in the TOP-30 of the most prominent participants in the venture capital industry according to MoneytoStartup.ru. Member of the Council of Entrepreneurs of the city of Moscow, Lecturer of EMBA programs on innovations.

Under his management, 550+ events were organized and 40 accelerators were created: MEGA Accelerator, PepsiCo Lab, MTS Startup HUB, Startup Kazakhstan, Faberlic Accelerator, GVA TeenStart, SteelTech Accelerator, ED2 EdTech Accelerator, ForestTech Accelerator, Tech Export to India, and many other leading programs, through which 1250+ startups have passed.

GVA has received a number of awards, including the World No. 1 Private Business Accelerator by UBI Global. GVA funds have invested about $ 150 mln in 220+ startups around the world. Zamir has 39 professional commendations from the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNESCO, RVC, Skolkovo, IBM, MTS, Severstal and many other significant organizations.

He is married with three children & a dog, loves sports, yachting and outdoor activities. Engaged in volunteering and charity work in his spare time.

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Laima Irbis, film actress. Always on the move) Lives with a cat as it seems to right be for a strong and independent woman. In parallel, she is engaged in international real estate. Laima lived in several countries and now she is falling in love with Moscow again.

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Mikhail Sobolev is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, member of the New Lacanian School (NLS) and the World Association of Psychoanalysis (MPA).

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