Co Founder Embawood LLC, Co Founder at NEXT STEP Innovation Center
Elshad Abbasov
Elshad Abbasov is an entrepreneur who has more than 20 years of experience in management of mid and large size businesses and owns multiple projects in Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
In 1983 after graduating from Moscow State University he started teaching in the State Oil Academy of Azerbaijan Republic. Since 2010 he is a Chairman of the board of State Attestation Commission for Timber Processing at State University of Architecture and Construction and supports development of scientific research projects, which assists the development of future professionals in Azerbaijan.
Today, he enjoys supporting young ambitious talents around the globe, who are willing to innovate, wishing to become leaders in the technology industry. He is also supporting further their unique ideas, in presenting the results of their projects, raising recognition and awareness of their products as the Azerbaijani national brand abroad.
He is a philanthropist and explorer.
Business Development Director, Co-Chairman of the Supervisory Board at R.I.S.K. Company
Anar Aligulov
Entrepreneur with a long history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Executive Leadership, Business Analysis, Telecommunications, and Team Leadership. London Business School Executive Education Alumni.
YPO member
Venture Capital Investor
Farid Musayev
Private Equity & Venture Capital Investment Professional more than 10 years of experience with M&A, deal sourcing, deal execution, due diligence, negotiations, fund raising, portfolio company management at emerging markets. Track record of outstanding results in new businesses, turnarounds and growing companies in highly challenging and demanding environments. Extensive experience of growing and managing successful corporations. Proven leader of diverse multidisciplinary teams in the, FINTECH, Real Estate, FMCG, Hotels and Financial services. Broad knowledge of strategy, finance, investment, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing and new market entries. Exceptional experience at business development, turnarounds, change management and crisis management.
Co Founder Embawood LLC, Co Founder at NEXT STEP Innovation Center
Elshad Abbasov
Elshad Abbasov is an entrepreneur who has more than 20 years of experience in management of mid and large size businesses and owns multiple projects in Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
In 1983 after graduating from Moscow State University he started teaching in the State Oil Academy of Azerbaijan Republic. Since 2010 he is a Chairman of the board of State Attestation Commission for Timber Processing at State University of Architecture and Construction and supports development of scientific research projects, which assists the development of future professionals in Azerbaijan.
Today, he enjoys supporting young ambitious talents around the globe, who are willing to innovate, wishing to become leaders in the technology industry. He is also supporting further their unique ideas, in presenting the results of their projects, raising recognition and awareness of their products as the Azerbaijani national brand abroad.
He is a philanthropist and explorer.
Chief Executive Officer at AzFinance Investment Company
Intigam Safaraliyev
Experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Banking, Management, Leadership, Portfolio Management, and Strategic Planning. CEO and CFO funksions in one brain. Asset management and financial engineering experience in local markets. Capital markets expert.
