Val J.

Val J. is a Partner at Innov8 Global Ventures, where they focus on supporting early-stage companies and building innovation ecosystems. They currently serve as a lecturer at both the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO and Moscow State University, sharing their expertise in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Val has also held advisory roles at SkyDeck Berkeley and Techstars, and they co-directed Startup Grind Moscow, fostering global connections among entrepreneurs. With a Master’s degree from Stanford University, Val has a diverse background that includes founding the Venture Capital Academy and co-founding Streamlogic, among other ventures.