Igor Ryabenkiy

Igor Ryabenkiy

Entrepreneur
Investor
Mentor
Author

Entrepreneur, Investor
Mentor, Author

Igor Ryabenkiy

New book from 25+ years
in venture capital

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New book from 25+ years in venture capital

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25+

25+

years investing

400+

400+

companies in portfolio

10+

10+

unicorns

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.

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

Adventures in Venture Capital

A behind-the-scenes look at how unicorns are built and how investors think. This book helps ambitious founders and aspiring angels understand the venture ecosystem from the inside.

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Unicorn Focus

A comprehensive guide to mastering the entrepreneur’s most valuable skill — focus. Learn how to cut noise, pick the right idea, and execute with discipline.

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The Founder
Focus Workbook

The Founder
Focus Workbook

Turn insights into action. Download a hands-on guide to help you cut distractions, validate ideas, and execute with clarity.

Turn insights into action. Download a hands-on guide to help you cut distractions, validate ideas, and execute with clarity.

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Speaking

Igor Ryabenkiy at South Summit
Igor Ryabenkiy at Websummit
Igor Ryabenkiy at EU Startups
  • Igor Ryabenkiy at South Summit
  • Igor Ryabenkiy at Websummit
  • Igor Ryabenkiy at EU Startups

popular topics

Focus: The superpower to Build a Unicorn

AI as a New Investment Frontier

How to Find Investors that Match Your Needs

From Risk to Reward. The Stories Behind

Al Era: Challenges and Opportunities for Founders and VCs

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