AI Entrepreneur & Startup World Cup Winner
17+ years building AI-powered platforms. CEO of DISPL (200+ clients, 18 countries). Startup World Cup Cyprus Winner. $5M+ raised. One successful exit.
DISPL
AI-powered platform for analyzing, engaging, and monetizing offline audiences. Smart digital signage with professional ad sales platform serving 1000+ locations worldwide. Forbes Cyprus Innovation Award Winner 2023.
Surflens
AI surf camera in your iPhone. Automatically films, tracks, and helps you surf better. Apple Watch control with multi-camera sessions. Made for surfers, by surfers.
Serial Entrepreneur & AI Pioneer in Retail Technology
Born between volcanoes and the ocean of Kamchatka, I've spent 17 years transforming how businesses understand and engage customers through AI and computer vision. From Saint Petersburg to Silicon Valley, from bootstrapping to raising $5M+, I've built technology that serves 200+ enterprise clients across 18 countries.
As CEO of DISPL (launched 2023), I pioneered privacy-compliant AI analytics for physical retail spaces—a $530B market opportunity. Previously built AddReality (2012-2024). Winner of Forbes Cyprus Innovation Award 2023 and Startup World Cup Cyprus 2024. Successfully exited SSP platform for DooH in 2024. Built partner sales channels scaling to 1000+ locations.
Featured in Forbes International, Microsoft News, INC Magazine, and major tech publications. Recently launched Surflens.ai, combining my passion for surfing with AI technology. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, working with teams across three continents.
Forbes Cyprus Innovation Awards
Best Digital Platform - DISPL
EU Startup News Featured
Cyprus' Most Influential Software Startups Shaping 2023
US Vendor Awards Winner
Best Retail Insights Category
Startup World Cup Cyprus
Winner - Represented Cyprus at Global Finals in San Francisco
Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Recognized for significant growth, effective strategies, and strong management
Startup World Cup Top 80
Selected among global competitors for innovation and potential in San Francisco
Reflect Festival Top 3
Awarded for outstanding innovation and impact at leading tech festival in Cyprus
Microsoft Partner of the Year
Retail and AI excellence in Microsoft ISV Partners Program
Qiantang Star AI Competition Top 3
Recognized for AI innovation in Hangzhou, China market
Digital Signage Awards UK
Technical Innovation in DOOH & Digital Signage
Founded AddReality
Inspired by Minority Report, started building computer vision solutions for retail
First Major Client
Atrium European Real Estate - interactive stands with computer vision
Silicon Valley Programs
Microsoft acceleration, ABRT Mangroove CEO Camp (Veeam grant), Ingria incubator
Major Technology Pivot
Invested significantly in AI platform, ISDEF Spring speaker on international markets
International Growth
Revenue doubled, Web Summit participation, 200 clients in 18 countries
ISE 2020 Launch
Customer Engagement Platform announced, Microsoft Marketplace listing
Thought Leadership
Featured in INC Magazine, Sostav.ru, webinars on retail technology
EU Trademark & ISE
DISPL® EU registration, joint booth with Prestigio Solutions at ISE Barcelona
Launched DISPL
New AI platform for retail media, Forbes Cyprus Innovation Award, ISE & InfoComm demos
Major Achievements
Startup World Cup Cyprus Winner, Top 80 Global Finals SF, SSP DooH exit, Deloitte Fast 500
Forbes International Feature
Profile article, launched Surflens.ai, ASBIS strategic backing
Continued Expansion
Scaling DISPL globally, growing Surflens user base
How 'Minority Report' Gave Birth To DISPL
Full-length profile on entrepreneurial journey and AI innovation
Leadership in Action Series
Featured entrepreneur on pivots and building successful business
Retail Technology Innovation
Thought leadership on digital transformation in retail
Shifting From Physical to Autonomous Phygital: Store as Media
Sponsored feature on transformation of retail spaces into media platforms
Cyprus' Most Influential Software Startups
Featured as one of 15 startups shaping Cyprus tech scene in 2023
Q&A with Displayforce.ai
In-depth interview on platform for performance marketing in DOOH
A Shift from Physical to Autonomous Phygital
Analysis of store-as-media transformation and AI-driven retail
Displayforce Box Media Player
Product launch coverage targeting ad engagement optimization
Displayforce: Number One Personalized AI Platform
Recognition as leading AI-powered digital signage solution
Winning pitch at Cyprus Finals, presented at Global Finals in San Francisco
Integrated Systems Europe - Audience analytics demos and product showcase
Trailblazers Zone - First-time exhibitor showcasing AI/AR solutions
Joint booth with Prestigio Solutions promoting digital signage solutions
Announced Customer Engagement Platform for personalized communication
Participant and speaker at world's leading tech conference
Speaker: 'How to Market Your Product in Russia, Europe, Asia, and USA'
Strategic Partners
ASBIS (NASDAQ-listed) • Prestigio Solutions • Microsoft • Intel • PwC
Accelerators & Programs
ABRT Mangroove CEO Camp Silicon Valley • Y Combinator Startup School • NUMA Paris • PwC • Microsoft Silicon Valley Program • Ingria Business Incubator
Community Membership
Tech Island Club • CY Founders Club
Let's talk about your project
Open to board positions, advisory roles, speaking engagements, and strategic partnerships. Available for conversations about AI, retail technology, and international expansion.