Vladimir Smerkis

Vladimir Smerkis is a co-founder at Blum, focusing on enhancing crypto trading for user-friendliness and enjoyment since December 2023. Previously, Smerkis served as General Manager for the CIS region and Russia at Binance from January 2022 to September 2023. From June 2017 to December 2021, Smerkis was a Managing Partner at Tokenbox.io, where the creation of an ecosystem for crypto funds, traders, and investors was prioritized. Additional experience includes leadership roles at The Token Fund and Brandship.me, as well as significant contributions to Mail.Ru, First Alternative Music Channel - A-ONE, and Red Bull, among others. Smerkis holds a Master's degree in Economics from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, completed between 2001 and 2006.