Denis Mikhailovich Dmitriev

Chief Executive Officer of the Trading House «Made in Udmurtia», a subordinate organization of the Government of the Udmurt Republic, the international marketplace UDM.MARKET, which is used monthly by customers from 100+ countries, and the international payment service UDMPAY, which replaced terminals and cash registers with a new patented technology, uniting national payment systems of BRICS on its own blockchain. Co-founder of the Startup Association AOS.VC, creating a bridge between investors and startups.

Headed the Russian divisions of well-known global companies LG Electronics, HTC, and BlackBerry. Since 2010, he has been building his entrepreneurial career, launched 7 startups without loans, and sold 170 franchises in 22 countries.

Included in the top 30 federal experts in crowdfunding according to the Association of Investment Platform Operators.

Mentor of the business incubator of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Member of the technical committee of the Central Bank of Russia.

Speaks 4 languages: Russian, English, Spanish, Chinese.

More than 100 public speeches in different languages.

Runs an entrepreneurial blog dmitriev.biz

Expertise in: export, franchising, e-commerce, fintech (financial technologies), microclimate, ecology, education, crowdfunding, investment attraction, telecommunications, IT (information technologies), IP (intellectual property, patents, trademarks), entrepreneurship.

Detailed Biography

Born in the city of Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic.

Obtained a higher education in the field of «Intercultural Communication» at Udmurt State University.

Additional Education

Universidad de Salamanca (Spain, Salamanca), Spanish language.

Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia, Moscow), Faculty of Law.

National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia, Moscow), Higher School of Marketing and Business Development.

Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (Russia, Saint Petersburg), Faculty of Business, Customs Affairs, and Economic Security.

Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (Russia, Moscow). International business protocol and etiquette.

Work Experience

Trading House «Made in Udmurtia» since 2020
Subordinate organization of the Government of the Udmurt Republic
International marketplace UDM.MARKET, used monthly by customers from 100+ countries
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder

UDMPAY JSC since 2023
International payment service
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder

OKFIL Window Filters from 2014 to 2020
Innovative developments in the field of microclimate
170 representative offices in 22 countries
Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Owner

BlackBerry Russia & CIS from 2012 to 2017
Representative office of the Canadian company BlackBerry in Russia and the CIS
Chief Executive Officer

HTC Corp. from 2010 to 2012
Smartphone manufacturer from Taiwan
Regional Development Manager in Russia

LG Electronics from 2009 to 2010
Electronics and home appliances manufacturer from South Korea
Regional Manager for the Volga Federal District, Deputy Head of the Regional Group for Russia

Donskikh Consulting Group from 2006 to 2009
Head of the project «Regional Business News»

Interbank Regional Insurance Company from 2005 to 2006
Bank Relations Specialist

Public Speaking and Forums

Speaker at international and federal forums, business conferences, and industry exhibitions.

Expert and moderator of panel discussions on entrepreneurship, fintech, international trade, franchising, crowdfunding, and export development.

Conducted more than 100 public speeches, lectures, and master classes in Russian, English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Regular speaker at events organized by:

– Government of the Udmurt Republic
– Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
– Russian Export Center
– Ministry of Economic Development of Russia
– Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
– Skolkovo Foundation
– Major universities and business schools

Participant and speaker at international exhibitions and forums in Russia, China, Europe, and the Middle East.

Author and host of educational webinars on launching startups, building international marketplaces, attracting investments, and scaling businesses globally.

Acts as an expert for startups in acceleration programs, venture studios, and business incubators.

Mentor for entrepreneurs entering international markets, helping build financial models, product strategies, and investment presentations.

Media Mentions and Recognition

Expert and commentator on topics of entrepreneurship, fintech, crowdfunding, international trade, and startups.

Regularly invited to give expert opinions for television, radio, and business publications.

Publications and interviews in media covering:

– Development of international marketplaces
– Fintech and alternative payment systems
– Crowdfunding and crowdinvesting
– Export of Russian products
– Franchising models and business scaling
– Startup ecosystems and venture investments

Recognized as one of the leading experts in crowdfunding in Russia and included in the federal ranking of top specialists in this field.

Participant in expert councils, working groups, and professional communities shaping the future of digital finance and international commerce.

Combines practical entrepreneurial experience with public education and expert analysis, building bridges between business, government, and technology.