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Media & Awards

Skolkovo
2015
Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Award (Skolkovo)

Top entrepreneurship award from Russia’s #1 business school, recognizing standout MBA alumni achievements.

EY
2012
EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Russia)

World’s largest entrepreneurship award, held in 60+ countries.

GSEA
2014
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)

International competition by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) for student entrepreneurs from 40+ countries.

2011
2011
Best Young Entrepreneur

Winner in the entertainment industry category.

2018
2018
Karpov Venture Awards

Winner, $10,000 grant.

EWC
2020
Entrepreneurship World Cup

Global startup competition with 200,000+ participants from 200+ countries. Represented Russia at finals stage.

EWC
2021
Entrepreneurship World Cup

Global startup competition with 200,000+ participants from 200+ countries. Represented Russia at finals stage.


Press

Media and Publications

Forbes Education 2020 Article
Do Russian entrepreneurs need additional education?

"Author column on entrepreneurial education and personal Cambridge experience."

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Kommersant FM 2015 Interview
A healthy alternative to hot dogs: how Mr.Pit started in Moscow

"Launch story of Mr.Pit and the healthy fast food concept."

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Vedomosti 2015 Article
A Moscow DJ created healthy fast food and opened an unusual cafe

"Coverage of the Mr.Pit launch and its early business model."

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Vedomosti 2016 Article
Owners of demolished kiosks try to get their businesses back

"Commentary on the demolition of pavilions and the Mr.Pit experience."

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Vedomosti 2018 Article
How startups from the Svoe Delo series went broke

"A retrospective of the Mr.Pit case and lessons from scaling."

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Radio Liberty 2016 Report
Businessman Kolosov removes his belongings

"Report on the 'night of long buckets' and the entrepreneur's position."

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TASS 2021 Article
Experts cite reasons for slow development of social business in Russia

"Comments on corporate social responsibility from the co-owner of OTK."

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CNews 2022 Article
New taxi aggregator SwiftDrive targets 15% of the market

"Coverage of the SwiftDrive launch and the project team."

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SmallBusiness.ru 2011 Interview
Alexander Kolosov: London Club & Cafe, Ferma Dens bar

"Interview about launching and operating entertainment venues."

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UspehTV / YouTube 2013 Video
How to open a restaurant? Mama, I am a boss!

"Video interview on launching a restaurant business and first steps."

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