Lyubov Simonova

Business-woman, business angel, VC, expert in VC, strategy, business development, internet technologies. More than 20 years of experience in developing technological internet projects, 10 years in VC-business. Joined Rostelecom PJSC as a Head of Project office "Technology Development" in the Business Development Division in November 2017. Prior to this, in 2016, was the investment manager for the RVC Seed Fund. Since November 2010 was a leading expert in Almaz Capital Partners and headed the firm’s Internet practice for Russia/CIS. Prior to joining Almaz was Head of strategy and business development at Finam Investment Company, based in Moscow, and a project manager for eHouse Holding and Manifest, where focused on developing the system of online advertising and on some of the first online advertising campaigns for the nascent Russian Internet market. Recognized as one of the “leading ladies” of the Russian Internet and digital media industry. Member of council under the commission on the modernization and innovation development in the Russian State Duma in 2011-2012. In 2012 entered Top 10 power women in Russia. Top-5 VC-ladies in Russia since 2014.