... Selection Principles Sequoia Capital employs stringent criteria for selecting startups for investment. The selection principles include: Strong Founding Team One of the most critical factors is the founding team, which must possess entrepreneurial spirit, leadership qualities, and expertise in their field. Sequoia Capital prefers to work with founders who not only understand the market but can also swiftly adapt to changes. Market Potential The firm favors startups targeting large and fast-growing markets....

... rising in the fourth quarter of this year is still higher than the likelihood of a decline," says Nikolai Dudchenko. "OPEC participants are not interested in further price declines. If the price of Brent remains below $70 per barrel, OPEC leadership may resort to verbal interventions, and if that doesn't work, they may take concrete actions," believes Alexander Shepelev. Additionally, he adds, oil prices could rise due to various factors, such as local accidents, logistical bottlenecks,...

... Agreement system for trademarks. Examples of Successful Intellectual Property Protection in Russia Yandex The company actively uses patents to protect its technologies, including search algorithms and machine learning. This allows Yandex to maintain leadership positions in the tech sector and prevent competitors from copying innovations. Kaspersky Lab To protect software products and algorithms, the company utilizes patents and legal agreements. This contributes to maintaining the uniqueness of solutions ...

... the smooth operation of fuel supply chains within the country. First and foremost, this applies to rail transport, to prevent local shortages in the regions. "For these purposes, an operational headquarters has already been created under the leadership of Alexander Novak. In addition to other officials, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and regional authorities are involved. Their task is to signal the situation in a timely manner during the harvest season. I hope the mistakes ...

... expected to highlight digital transformation initiatives and recent financial performance. Such events often feature announcements that can influence market expectations and share value. Insights into new development directions may reinforce Sberbank's leadership in the banking sector. 2. Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders (EGM) Severstal (CHMF): The EGM will consider a third-quarter dividend payout of 49.06 rubles per share, signaling stable profits despite a volatile metals market. The ...