Natalia Simonenko

Natalia Simonenko has a diverse work experience. Natalia has been an investor, angel investor, and limited partner in various start-ups and VC funds since 2018. In 2004, they co-founded Movavi, a consumer multimedia software company and grew it from a small start-up to an international powerhouse with over 400 employees. Natalia focused on building a motivated team and implementing an effective sales and marketing strategy. Natalia also led partnering strategies in retail, OEM, and distribution. Natalia founded Oyster in 2017, an EdTech service for children to understand the professional world through STEAM kits and online educational content. Prior to this, they were a Venture Partner at AddVenture in 2011 and served as VP of Online Marketing at Alawar Entertainment from 2003 to 2004, where they built the company's online marketing department.

Natalia Simonenko's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Law from Novosibirsk State University (NSU) earned between 1998 and 2003. Later, they pursued a dual Master's degree in Business Education from both Columbia Business School and London Business School from 2013 to 2015. In 2019, Natalia completed an Executive Program at Singularity University.