Crunchbase and East-West Digital News are teaming up to cover key tech and venture trends from Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. This monthly column by EWDN chief editor Adrien Henni highlights the most notable industry facts and trends from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as promising tech innovations. Below...Read More

I used to be really bad at sales. In the early 2000s, I wanted to book shows for my band but had no idea how to persuade people to listen to me. This was way before Myspace, so I built my own social media site, and it became one of the fastest growing online communities...Read More

Those who impact their profession or imprint history hardly ever do so by accident. Rather, they operate from ideation to IPO with purpose and strategy. And the best way to operate purposefully and strategically? By conducting product research, heeding feedback, and defining what exactly you want your end product to look like. That research will...Read More