Ivan Kovganov
Entrepreneur | Investor | Former McKinsey Consultant | Speaker
I create and scale professional service and technology companies at the intersection of expertise, capital, and international markets.
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About

I am an entrepreneur and investor with international experience in creating, scaling, and selling companies in Europe, the CIS, the United States, and the Middle East.

My specialization is in professional services, expert networks, IT development, venture capital investments, and business model transformation.

Prior to entrepreneurship, I spent six years at McKinsey & Company, where I worked with major corporate clients on strategy, transformation, and operational efficiency.

Speaker's experience

I regularly speak at entrepreneurial and educational events.
Strategy and Transformation of Business Models
How to Sell a Business:
From Growth to Exit
Creating expert platforms and marketplace models
Professional services of the future
International scaling
Negotiations and deal structuring
Private entrepreneur clubs
Corporate strategy sessions
Business schools
Professional associations
Entrepreneurial experience
I am an entrepreneur who has implemented and sold companies in several countries.
  • USA
    World VC www.worldvc.fund

    • Venture Fund
  • UAE
    Apex Insights apexinsights.global

    • The Expert Platform is an organization that organizes interviews and research with the involvement of industry experts.
  • Georgia
    Confidential
  • Serbia
    Glassford Global doo Beograd - gfglobal.rs

    • A platform for attracting independent consultants
  • Estonia
    Talent Pay - talentpay.io

    • A platform for paying foreign and freelance employees worldwide
  • Kazakhstan
    TechCore techcore.kz - exit 2026

    • IT-development company, member of Astana Hub.
    • Sold to Aladin HR Tech in 2026.
    • Specialization: development and dedicated IT teams.
  • Russia
    Glassford Global - glassford.global - exit 2022

    • A platform for attracting independent consultants
  • Russia
    Confidential - exit 2022

    • B2B payment infrastructure

Corporate career

6 years of experience in strategic consulting.
Main areas:
  • Corporate strategy
  • Operational efficiency
  • Cost optimization
  • Digital transformation
  • Organizational transformation
I have worked with major corporate clients in the following areas:
  • Banking and Finance
  • Oil and Gas
  • Retail
  • IT and Digital Transformation

Geography of work

UAE
+Middle East countries
USA
Georgia
Serbia

Образование

Harvard Business School (Master's Degree)
Boston University - School of Management (Bachelor's Degree)
Higher School of Economics — Banking Institute
(Advanced Training)
Moscow State University — Faculty of Law (Second Higher Education)
  • Additional programs in leadership, negotiation, and management

Social activities

  • Learning Chair — Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Russia
  • Participation in international business communities
  • Support for educational initiatives

Personal life and interests

I believe in a balance between ambition and freedom.
Interests:
  • Swimming (NCAA Division 1 - America East)
  • Skiing, Tennis, Paddle
  • Motorcycling
  • Painting: Impressionism
  • Music: Jazz and House Music
  • Science: Sleep Physiology
My personal philosophy is to quickly test ideas, launch new services, and work on projects that can be scaled beyond one country and one system.
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