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Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF): The Leading Russian Accelerator for Startups

... startups and entrepreneurs, organizing workshops, master classes, and courses on topics such as marketing, finance, project management, and product development. IIDF mentors, including successful entrepreneurs and investors, help participants enhance their business models and avoid common pitfalls. Corporate Programs and Customer Acquisition IIDF actively collaborates with large corporations, providing startups opportunities to secure contracts and conduct pilot projects with leading companies. This helps startups to find their first customers and accelerate the commercialization of their products....

How to Acquire an Established Business – Useful Tips

... correctly, which will help avoid issues and elevate the business to a whole new level. How can this be achieved? Guidance on this matter can be provided by Sergey Tereshkin, the founder of RESURS, who has extensive experience in financial investment and business development. More information about the entrepreneur and his activities can be found on his website org-market.ru (OPEN OIL MARKET). Rules for Acquiring a Business To find listings for available businesses, one can rely on acquaintances or specialized platforms. The former is generally more reliable. The latter,...

Corruption: a systemic threat to society and ways to overcome it

... initiatives and NGOs. 4. Hong Kong: Establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC): an autonomous body with broad powers. Integrated approach, including law enforcement, prevention and education: work in three directions simultaneously. Active work with the public and business: conducting educational campaigns and involving all sectors of society in the fight against corruption. The fight against corruption is a complex and lengthy process that requires a systematic approach and the participation of the whole of society....

Startup and Venture Capital News — August 4, 2025: AI Boom, Mega-Rounds, and Global Expansion

... 45% of all global venture funding was directed toward AI projects. Moreover, investors are drawn to not only developers of foundational AI models and platforms but also niche solutions—from medical data analysis and financial analytics to management business systems. The all-encompassing “hype around AI” continues to dominate venture market agendas, ensuring an unprecedented influx of capital, although some experts warn of risks of overheating in the sector. At the same time, investors are actively funding other rapidly growing segments, leading to the emergence of new unicorns beyond AI. Recent examples of major deals from the past few days include: The Israeli startup Cato Networks (cloud cybersecurity) raised $359 million (valuation ...

Investing in Business Projects: How to Maximize Your Profit

... we turn to experienced investor and founder of Oil Resource Group, S.I. Tereshkin. Having started his business from scratch, he possesses considerable experience and knowledge in this field. More information about the businessman and his commercial activities can be found on the website www.org-company.ru . Investment Methods There are several options for investing funds in business, including: establishing one's own commercial enterprise; equity participation; investing in startups; purchasing shares of existing companies. Before making a decision about which direction to pursue, Sergey Tereshkin recommends a deeper examination ...