Workshop Leader: Alexey Volvak
Place: Atrium Meeting Center, Amsterdam

We hosted a masterclass session & lecture for founders from our portfolio and other invited founders, bringing together operators building companies at different stages of scale. The discussion focused on how to redesign core processes when transitioning from an early-stage startup to a structured, scalable organization—covering operating models, decision architecture, and the shift from founder-led execution to systems-driven management. The goal of the session was to help founders identify where growth is being constrained by outdated processes and to outline practical frameworks for rebuilding operations without slowing momentum. As a result, participating teams left with clearer process priorities, a shared language for scaling discussions, and concrete next steps for strengthening their operating foundations.

Workshop Leader: Alexander Naslednikov
Place: Mindspace, Tel-Aviv

Alexander Naslednikov conducted a practical workshop for the project teams of Vitamin.vc and participants of the Digital Medicine Forum, focusing on the development and scaling of digital health platforms.

The workshop explored how telemedicine and medical information systems can grow from early-stage products into globally scalable ecosystems. Drawing on his experience building and scaling Med.me and Gbooking, Alexander discussed platform architecture in healthcare, interoperability between patients, providers, and insurers, as well as the role of emerging technologies—including blockchain—in building trusted, large-scale medical services.

Special attention was given to growth strategies for digital health startups, from product–market fit and regulatory navigation to fundraising and international expansion. The session combined strategic insights with practical case studies, offering participants a clear framework for developing sustainable and scalable digital medicine solutions.

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Guest Speaker: Alexey Volvak
Place: Pokrovka5, Moscow

Delivered a masterclass for portfolio founders on designing end-to-end customer journeys and understanding why customer experience stands alongside the unique value proposition as a core driver of differentiation. The session explored how customer journey design connects product, operations, and service into a coherent system, and why sustainable competitive advantage is increasingly built through consistent, repeatable experiences rather than isolated marketing claims.

Lecturer: Natalia Sokolova, Timofei Eremin
Place: Spin4Spin

A lecture on current digital marketing trends in the fashion industry was held within the Spin4Spin project for founders and core team members. The session was led by top-level professionals with hands-on experience in building and scaling fashion and lifestyle platforms.

The lecture covered key shifts in digital fashion marketing, including the growing role of resale platforms, community-driven growth, influencer ecosystems, and data-driven personalization. Particular focus was placed on how brand storytelling, sustainability narratives, and performance marketing intersect in today’s fashion market.

Participants discussed practical approaches to customer acquisition, retention, and brand differentiation in an increasingly competitive digital environment. The session provided founders and teams with actionable insights into how fashion brands and marketplaces can adapt their digital strategies to emerging consumer behavior and global market trends.

Workshop Leader: Nina Volvak
Place: Four Seasons Business Center, Moscow

A two-day workshop on oratory and public speaking skills was held for Vitamin.vc founders, focusing on confident communication in high-stakes professional contexts.

The program addressed key aspects of effective speech, including structuring persuasive messages, speaking clearly about complex ideas, and adapting tone and narrative to different audiences such as investors, partners, and teams. Practical exercises helped participants develop presence, manage nervousness, and strengthen non-verbal communication.

Special attention was given to pitching, public presentations, and media appearances, enabling founders to articulate their vision with clarity and impact. The workshop combined theory with intensive practice, supporting founders in building authentic, confident communication styles essential for leadership and business growth.

Workshop Leader: Alexey Volvak
Place: Soulhine, Bali

A MasterMind workshop for founders was held by Alex Volvak, bringing together entrepreneurs to work through strategic, operational, and leadership challenges in a focused peer-to-peer format.

The session centered on collective problem-solving, where participants shared real business cases and received structured feedback based on practical experience. Key topics included scaling strategies, decision-making under uncertainty, team leadership, and aligning long-term vision with day-to-day execution.

By combining facilitated discussion with open exchange among founders, the workshop created a space for deep reflection and actionable insights. Participants left with clearer strategic priorities, new perspectives on their challenges, and concrete next steps for advancing their companies.

The Founders Sailing Regatta was held as a private experiential event designed exclusively for founders and business leaders.

The regatta combined sailing practice with an entrepreneurial mindset, using the dynamics of yacht racing as a live metaphor for leadership, strategy, and teamwork. Participants worked in crews, making decisions in real time, distributing roles, and adapting to changing conditions—mirroring the realities founders face while building and scaling companies.

Beyond the sporting format, the event created a space for peer connection, trust, and informal strategic dialogue. The regatta fostered collaboration, sharpened leadership instincts, and strengthened the founders’ community through a shared, high-intensity experience outside the usual business environment.