Murad Sofizade

Young Global Leader 2011

2011 - Current

The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multistakeholder community of more than 700 exceptional young leaders who share a commitment to shaping the global future. Out of the thousands of candidates nominated each year, between 100 and 200 extraordinary individuals are honoured each year with the title “Young Global Leader”. Nominated under 40, these young leaders are proposed through a qualified nomination process and assessed according to rigorous selection criteria that creates a diverse and truly representative body, while accepting only the very best leaders who have already demonstrated their commitment to serving society at large.

Senior VP, Business Development

2015 - 2021

Co-founder

2012 - 2016

TravelTipz.ru - Russia based start-up, focused on data-driven and advertising-fueled personalization of the travel planning experience for 275 mln (#5 in world rank) Russian speaking travelers in Russia and around the world as well as other fast growing emerging markets.

Venture Partner

2012 - 2012

President

2009 - 2011

Director & EIR

2011 - 2011

Director & EIR at Finam Capital Partners, a PE division of Finam Group. General Partner of Finam Technology Fund II, LP. Finam is one of the largest investors in the TMT sector in Russia. Past and current portfolio companies include Badoo.com, Mamba.ru, Begun.ru, Buka, Alawar, Ashmanov, Banki.ru and others.

Member of the Board of Directors

2011 - 2011

CEO

2003 - 2010

Alumni 2009

2009 - 2009

Summer Intern - Career Services

2003 - 2003

I managed international marketing outreach program of Career Services office at Harvard Business School