Dr. Igor Ryabenkiy is an author, entrepreneur and investor. He signed his first angel check in 1998 and founded AltalR Capital in 2005 to support early stage companies across the US, Europe and Israel. He also founded AltaClub, a global investor community, and AltaLab, a program that helps founders think clearly and build better.
Igor invests in B2B SaaS, Future of Work, FinTech, Productivity Tools, and Digital Health — guiding founders from their first idea to market leadership.
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Books
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Focus Audit
Score where your energy goes and cut noise
One Idea Test
Validate up to five ideas and commit to one.
Startup Focus Blueprint
MVP roadmap templates, KPI tracker, weekly check‑ins.
Quarterly & Annual Reflections
Reset priorities every 90 days and year‑end.
media coverage
Five Lessons From Bezos On What To Do (And Not Do) When Leading A Startup
How to Tell a Revolutionary Breakthrough From an Ordinary Techno-bubble
Top Venture Capitalists in Tech: Igor Ryabenkiy Of AltaIR Capital Shares The Secrets Behind Their Most Successful Portfolio Company
‘Just break even’ may be the worst possible advice for startups in turbulent times
Speaking
For founders ready to scale and the investors who back them. Tactical insights, real stories, and clear next steps you can use the next day.
popular topics
Focus: The superpower to Build a Unicorn
Al Era: Challenges and Opportunities for Founders and VCs
From Risk to Reward. The Stories Behind
AI as a New Investment Frontier
How to Find Investors that Match Your Needs
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