Recognition
Awards and Recognition
Updated: February 4, 2026
Quick answer: Awards and finals confirm the entrepreneurial track: Skolkovo Entrepreneurial Breakthrough, GSEA, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Young Entrepreneur, Karpov Venture Awards, and Entrepreneurship World Cup. Each item includes year and verification source.
2015
Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Award (Skolkovo)
Top entrepreneurship award from Russia's #1 business school, recognizing standout MBA alumni achievements.
Source: Skolkovo.pdf
2012
EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Russia)
World's largest entrepreneurship award, held in 60+ countries.
Source: EY_Entrepreneur_2012_News.pdf
2014
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)
International competition by Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) for student entrepreneurs from 40+ countries.
Source: GSEA.pdf
2011
Best Young Entrepreneur
Winner in the entertainment industry category.
Source: The Best Young Entrepreneur 2011.pdf
2018
Karpov Venture Awards
Winner, $10,000 grant.
Source: Karpov_Awards_2018_HealthyLab.pdf
2020
Entrepreneurship World Cup
Global startup competition with 200,000+ participants from 200+ countries. Represented Russia at finals stage.
Source: Letter for Visa Application.pdf
2021
Entrepreneurship World Cup
Global startup competition with 200,000+ participants from 200+ countries. Represented Russia at finals stage.
Source: Letter for Visa Application.pdf