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Vadim Sloutsky is a serial entrepreneur applying his skills in various interesting ventures. After graduating from York University, Toronto in 1999 majoring in Computer Science Vadim started his IT career in Software Quality Assurance Automation field and worked in major Canadian companies such as LavaLife, Amdocs, Bell Mobility, TD Bank, CIBC, BMO and JDEdwards. An exposure and an opportunity to be involved in such a wide range of industries has led to a broader and deeper understanding of various business models and technical aspects of the business that was later successfully applied in ViaNetTV where Vadim was a co-founder. Company later transformed into VMedia, a successful Canadian telecom company offering services in Internet, TV, Phone and Home Security across Canada. Vadim made an exit from VMedia in 2018 concentrating on ethnic market. Vadim consults and invests into IT start-ups, participates in industry conferences and various events across the globe. <br /> <br />Vadim's social involvement includes a vast contribution to online presence of Russian-speaking Toronto through Torontovka.com - very popular web portal with a monthly traffic of 100K unique visitors.

Evgenii Kleimenov is a professional actor, director, producer, and business trainer with acting and directing education. He is the founder of several companies, including the film company "Artande," where he also led a film school. Evgenii has over 10 years of experience in management and sales, including in real estate, and more than 7 years of practical experience in employee training. He has trained over 1500 managers, line directors, and call-center workers using a unique preparation system that combines the basics of acting, public speaking, psychology, and modern sales techniques.<br /><br />Evgenii has played more than 30 roles in films, and his movies have won international festivals. He conducts trainings on motivation, oratory, emotional intelligence, handling objections, and sales, as well as master-classes like "How to Speak So That They Listen to You." Recently, he held the premiere of his short film "Best Shot" in Canada and is opening the ArtNaction film school here. His approach is based on practice, coaching, and the use of video, audio, and presentation materials for groups of 10 to 20 people.

Yulia Druzhnikova is the Co-founder and CEO of PioneerIP, a pioneering AI-powered platform focused on automating patent infringement searches. Leveraging over a decade of experience in the tech and venture capital industries, Yulia is leading PioneerIP’s mission to revolutionize intellectual property protection through cutting-edge AI technology.<br /><br />Previously, Yulia was the Co-founder and Global Expansion Director at FIXAR, a leading developer of Fixed-Wing VTOL UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems). During her tenure at FIXAR, she successfully raised $7M in funding and expanded the company's presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Under her leadership, FIXAR's innovative drone design received approval from Transport Canada for advanced flights and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions.<br /><br />Yulia is also a Board Member of the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada, where she oversees the international agenda for advocating for drone technologies and pushing industry boundaries.<br /><br />With a strong background in technology, marketing, business development, and global expansion, Yulia has consistently brought technology startups to the global market.<br /><br />In 2013, Yulia was selected as a winner of the US Government-sponsored Professional Fellows Program and was awarded an internship at the MassChallenge business accelerator in Boston, MA.<br /><br />Yulia’s expertise spans across robotics, AI, retail, and e-commerce sectors, making her a versatile leader in driving innovative tech solutions to the global stage.<br />