... entrepreneurs, which means that they have a stronger desire to control their own destiny. According to a study conducted in the UK as part of a wide representative sample of small business owners, it turned out that more than 50% of respondents cited independence as the main motive for starting their own business. Only 18% of respondents said that the main reason was making money, and 10% named other reasons, including such as pleasure, challenge, more opportunities for creativity, personal satisfaction....

... Sovereign funds from Gulf states are also becoming active—injecting billions into tech projects and launching state megaprograms to develop the startup sector, thereby creating their tech hubs in the Middle East. At the same time, new venture funds—both independent and corporate—are being established worldwide, drawing significant institutional capital for investments in high-tech industries. Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence: for instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz ...

... become active—investing billions of dollars into technology projects and launching state mega-programs to develop the startup sector, creating their own tech hubs in the region. Simultaneously, new venture funds are being established worldwide—both independent and corporate—attracting substantial institutional capital into high-tech sectors. Renowned Silicon Valley firms are also increasing their presence: for instance, venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is raising a record fund of approximately ...

... forecasts the exchange rate at 95 rubles per dollar, relying on high interest rates in Russia, which make the ruble attractive for short-term investments. However, factors such as sanctions and international instability may increase pressure on the ruble. Independent analysts suggest the exchange rate in the range of 98-100 rubles per dollar if demand for Russian export goods decreases and sanctions are strengthened. In such a scenario, the ruble will come under additional pressure. Key factors affecting ...

... guaranteed that this will happen every month. However, in one of these months, there may be an increase in quotas influenced by the U.S. decision to impose prohibitive tariffs on imports from China and India, countries that import Russian oil," noted independent energy expert Kirill Rodionov. However, Dudchenko from Finam urged to focus on the actual volume of barrels released into the market. Due to compensation for previously allowed overproduction, this volume is expected to be lower than reported....