Ivan Cherepukhin

Ivan Cherepukhin is a seasoned entrepreneur and design expert with extensive experience across various roles in technology and design. Currently, Ivan serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Waffly Corp and as Managing Partner at Damn Ventures, which provides product expertise and venture funding for emerging tech companies and consumer brands. Previous roles include Co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Rara, where Ivan focused on unique jewelry concepts, and founding designer at FYVE, where initiatives transformed real estate management. Ivan also has a strong background in product development as Founder and Head of Product at Round Media Lab and as a Full Stack Designer at Wonderwork Co. Additional experience includes co-founding Just Mail and various design positions at Wolff Olins and ZOLOTO GROUP, as well as educational achievements in graphic communication and design from the University of the Arts London and the British Higher School of Art and Design.