Education: Graduated from Sverdlovsk State University, philosophic faculty Worked as a lecturer of philosophy in Perm State University Post graduate study in Perm Polytechnic Institute named after academician V. Kaidalov Cand. of Sc. (philosophy) Experience: In 90th Started her entrepreneurship activity 1998 Manager of Trade House; General Director of OJSC “Konkrit” 2002 Commercial Director, Shops’ Network “Family” (holding “Eks”) Director, Head of “Alternativa” Branch 2005 State Administrative work. Deputy Head of Chief Administration of Economics, Perm Region 2006 Minister of Trade, Trade Ministry of Perm Region 2007 Minister of Trade & Entrepreneurship, Trade & Entrepreneurship development Ministry of Perm Region 2008 Minister of Agriculture, Agricultural Ministry of Perm Region 2010 Acting Deputy Chairman of Perm Region Government

Education: 1977-1982 Perm State Polytechnic Institute, Electronic Technical Institute; electric engineer 1993-1995 Perm State Technical University, Advanced Training Faculty; speciality: Management & Economics Academic Titles & Degree: 2001 State University of Management (Moscow) defense of Ph.D. – Higher Education Management Quality 2005 Economics and management of the economy Trainings: • Quality management • Strategic management in education

Kendrick D. White (48), has extensive venture capital fund management experience as well as corporate finance consulting and direct executive management experience, accumulated during his 19 years of full time work in Russia. In 2005, Mr. White founded Marchmont Capital Partners, LLC, an investment advisory firm focused on VC and PE finance raising in various innovation sectors. This US registered enterprise is based in Nizhny Novgorod and has developed a wide network of consulting partnerships in key cities across the RF. In 2007, Mr. White created the Marchmont Media division which published the Marchmont Investment Guide to Russia journal and currently operates the www.Marchmontnews.com website which covers regional investment news for finance professionals. Since 2008, Marchmont has been responsible for organizing the “Business Leaders Investment Forum”, a monthly event held in key regional capital cities across the RF. This event brings together scientific innovators, business owners, investors and political leaders – together with a wide range of expert speakers from Moscow and abroad - with the aim of promoting regional manufacturing investments into modernization. Marchmont’s General Partner for the 2010 program “Innovation for Business” is the Russian Venture Company, (RVC), and Official Sponsors include; RUSNANO, UBS Bank, the US Russia Center for Entrepreneurship, Hellevig, Klein & Usov, LLC, and others. Mr. White is an expert in the field of early stage innovation project commercialization and was appointed in 2006 as one of the five private sector members of the US Russia Innovation Council on High Technologies, (ICHT), a Presidential Commission focused on developing policy proposals for the Russian government aimed at promoting Russia’s innovation economy and improving commercial business ties between the US and Russia technology sectors. Mr. White is also a member of the Independent Directors Association, (IDA), and Marchmont also holds membership in the US Russia Business Council (USRBC), the Russo British Chamber of Commerce, (RBCC) as well as many other regional Trade Associations. From 1998 to 2005, Mr. White was Director of the Quadriga Central Russia Regional Venture Fund (CR RVF), a USD $50.0 million private equity fund financed by the EBRD and the German KfW. He oversaw the implementation of numerous successful investment projects during this time, including Nizhpharm, now part of the STADA Group, Bridgetown Foods, a top FMCG snack food producer, and Multiflex, the leading flexible packaging producer in Russia. Other co-investments made by the CR RVF included; ROC, ERA Trading, Speech Technology, Pekar and Morion electronics. Between 1995 and 1998, Mr. White worked in the Corporate Finance Division of Price Waterhouse Coopers, where he was specifically seconded as a Senior Advisor to the Russian Privatization Center (RPC) and its Volga Vyatsky branch division in Nizhny Novgorod. Mr. White was responsible for training 22 Russian consultants in three provincial regions of Central Russia on the development of a self sustainable investment advisory center for SME businesses seeking market expansion and growth capital. Between 1992 and 1995, Mr. White worked as an advisor to the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Administration and the “EPI center” think tank, where he focused his efforts on developing post privatization SME development programs, and establishing one of Russia’s first training centers dedicated to emerging entrepreneurs. This work resulting in numerous new company formations and helped to establish the region as a leader in Russia’s reform process and conversion from a command to a market driven economy. Prior to arriving in Russia, Mr. White worked from 1985 to 1992 at ABN/Amro - LaSalle Bank, in Chicago, IL, in various management positions in Strategic Planning, Cash Mgt and M&A. Mr. White holds an MBA in Finance & Int’l Business from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management (1990), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and a BA degree in International Economics from Stetson University (1985), DeLand, FL. Mr. White lived full time in the city of Nizhny Novgorod and is married with two children.

Gregg Robins is the UBS Head of Wealth Management in Russia. Since taking on this role in May 2010, he has been responsible for developing UBS Wealth Management’s strategic direction in Russia, including the development and leadership of several businesses: the UBS Representative Office, serving our offshore locations, and the newly created Advisory Office, providing clients in Russia with a local presence, Swiss service, and a global platform. An important component of the advisory business is the Corporate Advisory Group (CAG), which handles mid-market M&A and capital raising deals. Gregg has been responsible for staffing these businesses, including various senior hires, such as Stefan Reutter, MD and Head of CAG in Russia. 

Andrey is a manager of several successfully developing companies in the sphere of IT, advertising & marketing. At present he is also the Head of the Business Incubator of Perm Branch of SU HSE. Director, Vitamin Advertising Group – one of the biggest advertising agency of Perm Region Director, Multivitamin, software developer, exclusive dealer of PQ Labs in Russia Director, I&I Group, innovations projects’ developer, actively working in Central, Privolzhsky and Ural Federal Okrugs Executive Director, Perm regional branch of All-Russia Non-Governmental Organization “Delovaya Rossia”, that supports the initiatives in the entrepreneurship sphere uniting the active representatives of business and cooperating with the authorities and enterprises of the Perm region Andrey is the initiator of the communicative project for the young entrepreneurs “START UP! Working week-ends in Perm”.

Born August 25, 1949 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Father Olli Vallila a Finnish diplomat there. Mother, Rose a Czech national. Emigrated to the USA in 1956 with mother and younger sister. Naturalized US citizen in 1961. Attended public schools in DC (something no Congressman or President will allow for his children!) Attended Stanford University, California 1967-71. Graduated in Anthropology. MBA from University of Chicago Booth. Graduated in 1976 with specialization in International Business. Professional Experience: International Business Machines (IBM): 1977 to 1992. New account sales representative for the General Systems Division selling small computers to businesses in downtown Chicago. Followed by management jobs in International operations that includes positions in New York, Paris, Research Triangle Park, NC. Established own consulting company Virtual Pro Inc. 1992 to specialize on Russian technology commercialization, via Finland. Subsequent founder of Buddha Biopharma Oy Lt. (Finland), 2007; HeywusUSA (US) 2009; Fuzzy Chip LLC (Singapore) 2010. Written numerous articles and reports available on www.marttivallila.com. Written a book Bannana in Russia also available on www.marttivallila.com.

Eduard Arkadievich Fiyaksel - Doctor of Science, Economics 2005 till present Professor, venture management Department Chairman, Higher School of Economics, Nizhny Novgorod Branch 2000 till present Group of companies ``Nizhegorodsky Proekt``, President (Nizhny Novgorod) 2006 till present President of Privolzhsky Federal Okrug Business Angels Association ``Start Invest`` Education 1974 graduated from Radiophysical Faculty of Gorky State University named after Lobachevsky N.I. 1990 PhD, physics & mathematics 1996- Financial Academy affiliated to the RF Government, ``Banking business`` 2008 – Doctor of Science, Economics Eduard Fiyaksel has a profound theoretical knowledge of venture investments` peculiarities, business angels activity, formation of their unions, peculiarities of formation and functioning of National and regional innovation systems. He is an initiator, founder and President of “Start Invest” first regional Association of business angels of Povolzhsky Federal Okrug. He is engaged in venture business more than 10 years. He is a business angel himself, manager and consultant of venture products. He has several successful venture projects in IT and telecommunication area; experienced in formation and training of innovation managers teams. Participated in expert and judicial committees during Venture Fairs, Business-Angels and Innovators Fair, different innovation projects competitions. Eduard Fiyaksel is a member of expert committee commission on selection of subjects of Nizhny Novgorod innovation business incubator (NIBI), member of jury of ``Start`` program that is conducted by the Fund of assistance to the development of small forms of companies in the scientific-technical sphere of PFO. The author of books, monographs and training manuals. He published more than 100 articles in Russian scientific journals``. Entrepreneurship activity of Eduard Fiyaksel includes realization of the IT, telecommunication, real estate development and restaurant activities projects. Eduard is a President of ``Nizhegorodsky Project`` group of companies. He has 20 years experience in business. He was a head of more than 30 successful companies in banking, retail, real estate development, production, telecommunication, IT spheres etc. Eduard Fiyaksel received an award as a winner in nomination ``Best leader of business angels group in Russia`` during the second All-Russian Conference of business angels in 2009.

Maria was the lead organizer of the Russia's Youth Innovation Convention (www.iconvention.ru) and Emerging Technologies & Entrepreneurship Conference (ETECR 2006). She worked in both commercial and non-profit organizations in Tomsk, Moscow, Seattle, Boston and New York. Her experience includes starting a business in New York, managing a gold mining project in Tanzania, developing educational programs for the Nuclear Cities Initiative and doing business development at the US-Russia Center for Entrepreneurship. Co-founded the Iron Entrepreneur competition in Russia. Holds an MBA degree from Albers School of Business and Economics (Seattle, USA).

Graduated from Egoryevsk Technological Institute, Moscow Region. Roman is in charge of cooperation of regional venture funds elements in a sphere of transferring monitoring functions, management and control from the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation to the Russian Venture Company. Besides he is responsible for the integration of RVC into this system.

Vitaly Lazorin is the founder and CEO of Centre for Promotion of Innovative Technologies “NovStream-Constructive Solutions”. NovStream works with academic researchers and inventors on commercialization of intellectual property, provides feasibility study and project facilitation services to investors and businesses pursuing innovative projects. NovStream provides consulting services to the Technoangel I microfinance investment fund and .is a full member of the European Ventured Capital Association. Vitaly Lazorin started his professional career in an international auditing and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and then worked in the finance and investment business (Lower Volga Regional Venture Fund of the EBRD, Russia Partners, The Carlyle Group) focusing on portfolio financial controlling function and pursuing investment opportunities in high-tech industries. Vitaly Lazorin is the chief editor of the Russian edition of Technology Forecast, a quarterly publication of the Center for Technology and Innovation of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a regular speaker at Business Leaders Investments Forums “Innovation for Business” organized by MARCHMONT Capital Partners. Vitaly Lazorin is a Chartered Certified Accountant, holds a degree in foreign economic relations from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.

American/Canadian Daniel Klein started his career in the 1980’s as a patent lawyer working for one of the world’s largest patent firms based in New York. In 2005 Daniel Klein joined Hellevig, Klein & Usov after working for some time in the Moscow offices of a Russian/American law firm. Daniel Klein is also a partner in Avenir Accounting. In addition to working as a lawyer, Daniel Klein has worked in various business capacities including as the founding European managing director for a NYSE listed high tech company, as in investment officer for a Siemen’s owned Vienna-based VC investing in Russian/Eastern European high tech companies and as a strategic business consultant for one of Frances leading smart card players. Daniel Klein also has experience working in both the Russian retail and real estate sector. Daniel Klein has been living and working in Russia since 2002 with his first business experiences in Russia dating back to 1993. Daniel Klein deals with both foreign and Russian companies who are or have been investing in Russia and including all start up and expansion issues. As a seasoned professional in private equity investment/venture capital/intellectual property, Daniel Klein offers a unique perspective to clients especially where technology is an issue. Daniel Klein has appeared dozens of times on various tv programmes including Russia Today, Sky News and others. He also acted as the only legal columnist for Passport Magazine. He has also lectured courses at Moscow’s Pericles Law School. Daniel Klein has a tripodal education in Law (New York Law School, 1987) Business (London Business School MBA, 1993) and Technology (Washington University School of Mechanical Engineering, 1984). Daniel Klein speaks French and Russian fluently. He also speaks some Spanish and Czech.

Education: 1998 Graduated from Tambov Higher Military Air Engineering Academy 2000 Tver Technical State University, Economics Faculty 2007 Presidential Program of Management Training, Russian Economic Academy named after Plekhanov 2008 Internship in Germany Experience: Worked in several commercial companies on different positions, starting from sales manager to sales department head Present Head, Representative Office Merloni Progetti Russia & CIS

Since January 2009 Evgeny Savin has been a manager of the UNOVA.RU Internet project: news of the innovation and venture market. Mr Savin has an extensive experience of work for Russian print media and television companies. Between 2006 and 2007 he set up and managed the Internet service at publishing house Arguments and Facts. In 2007-2008 he was a publisher of regional projects of SUP Fabrik (development and promotion of the Livejournal project in Ukraine). He created iCamp, the largest informal conference in Russia. Director of DATIGRA as of September 2008, he set up a startup section at the Innovation Convention (www.iConvention.ru) Evgeny Savin studied journalism at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Education Tatyna Komissarova graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University and got the Candidate of Economic Sciences degree. In 1994 completed the MBA Program at the Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS. Holds the diploma by the Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics. In 1992-1995 Ms. Komissarova held a number of internships in Germany, Great Britain and USA. Professional Achievements Since 1989 Tatyana Komissarova has been working in business in HR development sector, since 1996 – also marketing sector. Ms. Komissarova worked as a consultant in market management with leading companies in sector markets, such as Evrazholding, ROCKWOOL, Ekonika, TEGOLA, ROSNO, Medicina, MRSK Urals and Volga and others. She also has experience working with innovative technologies and products. Higher School of Economics-based Higher School of Marketing and Business Development in 2006, after its first year of operation, was named the most successful project by the Marketing Guild. Today it is the most recommended School of modern marketing technologies studies, according to the graduates. The School revenues grew by 40 times in three years. Tatyna Komissarovo is the head of the School’s Market Management Lab and Innovations Marketing Center, which organized on-line debate on How to Manage the Company’s Market when Sales Decrease in February 2009. About 5,000 business representatives throughout the country participated in the debate. Tatyna Komissarova was the winner of the All-Russia Contest “Person of the Year – 97” in Career and Success nomination, organized by the RF Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the RF State Duma. She is also in the list of top 300 marketing specialists in Russia, according to the Russian Marketing Association, 2009.

Chairman of the Management Board of National Factoring Company President of The East European Factoring Association (EEFA) Member of IFG`s board of directors Chairman of IFG Born in 1971 Michael Treivish graduated from Moscow State Aviation Institute, Department of Applied Mathematics, and Central Economico-Mathematical Institute, RAS. From February 1999 Mr Treivish worked at Incorporate Bank Investment and Banking Group NIKoil. In June 2001 he became President of The East European Factoring Association (EEFA). In August 2002 he was appointed the CEO of Incorporate Bank. n April 2004 Mr Treivish was appointed Chairman of the Management Board of National Factoring Company UralsibNIKoil, the first specialised factoring company in Russia. Since October 2004 Mr Treivish is a member of the board of directors of the oldest international factoring association International Factors Group (IFG) as well as President of the East European Division of IFG. As of June 2007 he was Vice-Chairman of IFG`s board of directors. In June 2008 Mr Treivish was appointed Chairman of IFG. Mr Treivish can be considered one of the pioners in Russia`s factoring business. He is the author of over 30 books and publications. Mr Treivish has participated as a speaker in many international conferences and seminars.

Born October 29, 1974 in Perm He graduated from the Perm State University, Department of Economics in 1996. Currently:General Director of "Ingenium" - an engineering company. Chairman of the board of directors of the Group of Companies «Promoil» - production and trading company in the field of mechanical engineering. Project Leader Perm create an industrial park «Osentsy».

Degree in psychology. More than 7 years experience in the security industry. Manage various projects of the alarm monitoring services. Founder and CEO of the National Monitoring Center. National Monitoring Centre – professional remote monitoring services for various fixed properties and innovative solutions in security and resource accounting.