... take specialized courses. Build a network of contacts. Join business angel clubs, participate in startup events and forums to establish contacts with other investors and startup founders. Project evaluation. Learn how to analyze startups, study their business plans and understand which of them have potential for growth. Mentoring. Be prepared not only to invest money, but also to help the startup with your experience and knowledge. 1. Alexander Galitsky Known as: One of the leading business angels and venture investors in Russia, co-founder of the Almaz Capital ...

... attraction from these regions. Conclusion: Key Considerations for Investors Vladimir Putin's speech at the SPIEF 2025 demonstrated the Russian leadership's confidence in the economy's resilience and outlined strategic directions that will shape the business climate in the country. Investors should pay particular attention to the following points: Macroeconomic Stability: The government aims to keep GDP growth and reduce inflation. Historically low unemployment and record poverty reduction confirm the post-pandemic recovery of the economy. This creates a favorable backdrop for investment, although monitoring the fulfillment of targets for further inflation ...

... results. Corporate Reports After Market Closure (Aftermarket) Visa (V) – Report After Market Closure Forecasts: EPS of $2.85, revenue of ~$9.85 billion, exceeding last year's $2.42 and $8.9 billion, respectively. This reflects sustainable double-digit growth in the payments business. Commentary: Visa traditionally surpasses expectations by increasing transactions and consumer spending. It is crucial for investors to ascertain whether this trend is maintained: growth in card transaction volume, especially cross-border (international ...

... balances), and a surge in new clients for the paid Robinhood Gold service (in Q1, the number of Gold subscribers grew by 90% year-on-year to 3.2 million). If actual figures meet or exceed forecasts, it will confirm the optimistic earnings forecast and growth in business efficiency—providing a further boost to HOOD shares, which have already risen 47% from June lows. However, risks remain significant: if disappointing results occur (e.g., a decrease in trading activity in summer or weak outlook for Q2) shares ...

... consulting services amid volatile markets. Rising interest rates may have boosted investment income from insurance reserves, but they also present challenges for Aon's clients in terms of more expensive financing. If the company reports revenue and profit growth, it would indicate resilience in the insurance business and clients' willingness to invest in risk management. Conversely, declines in performance might hint that companies are cutting spending on insurance services amid economic uncertainty. Charter Communications – the second-largest cable operator ...