Vladimir was born in Russia and started his career as a researcher in the field of nonwoven materials and the electrospinning process. After moving to Czech Republic, he participated in various biotech and medtech projects with focus on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. In his previous position at Nanopharma, a Czech SME investigating nanofiber-based biomedical applications, Vladimir worked as a Chief Scientific Officer. Along with Nanopharma`s CEO, he set up and developed a compelling pipeline of medical solutions resulting into Nanopharma`s key launch of the [n]fibrecare cosmetic mask.
As of recently, Vladimir co-founded Pipette & Chart, a boutique advisory for early stage science-based projects, helping them move technology outside of the lab and on the market helping young projects optimizing their product development and securing non-dilutive funding.

Speech title: “Launching a technology platform in cosmetics”

Speaking points:

1. The first dry-sheet nanofiber mask: story of origin.
   2. [N]fibrecare product development.
   3. Business model validation and first traction.
   4. Lessons learned: do’s and don’ts.