Andrey Kuznetsov, Angel Investor and CTO Tells Us What He’s Looking For From TechRound100 Entrants
I’m a serial founder and deep‑tech operator with 15+ years in startups and two exits. As CTO at What are you most looking forward to seeing from this year’s TechRound100 entrants? I want to see teams at the edge of progress – using modern AI, blockchain,…
I’m a serial founder and deep‑tech operator with 15+ years in startups and two exits. As CTO at What are you most looking forward to seeing from this year’s TechRound100 entrants? I want to see teams at the edge of progress – using modern AI, blockchain, and high‑performance compute to solve problems that were previously too hard or too expensive. Show clear utility, technical depth, and a path to scale. More from Interviews How do you suggest that TechRound100 entrants stand out from the crowd? We’re in the early‑singularity era: filter shiny things from truly useful tools – but don’t miss breakthrough capabilities your competitors will adopt. Make your product’s technical core hard to replicate, and build compounding value on top of that deep‑tech foundation. Any final pieces of advice? Clarity of vision and execution are key. Entrants should demonstrate a strong understanding of the problem they’re solving, a clear product-market fit, and evidence of traction – whether that’s user growth, partnerships, or technical milestones. A compelling story, backed by authentic leadership and measurable impact, always stands out more than buzzwords or inflated projections. Related Articles Interviews A Chat with Marina Guastavino, Co-Founder and CMO of Directo Extension Dana Leigh May 7, 2025 Interviews A Chat with André Picart, Co-Founder at Creative Marketing Agency: Tribera Dana Leigh June 13, 2025 Interviews Furkat Kasimov, SaaS66 Judge, Tells Us What He Wants To See From Entrants Dana Leigh September 9, 2025
Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.
I’m a serial founder and deep‑tech operator with 15+ years in startups and two exits.
