Quotes

"All people that believe that the only great things Russia is exporting are vodka and caviar may be in for a surprise in the coming years. I was positively impressed by the aptitude of Russian technology companies to export their technology, and set up shop outside their home territory."
Bart Markus, Partner, Wellington Partners, Germany

"I would like to thank you all for the high quality of the event, the organization, the companies selection, the choice for the visits ...It was perfect!"
Baruk Pilo, Business Development Manager, Cisco, France

"After participating in a Tech Tour for the second time, I would like to congratulate the European Tech Tour Association and the Russian team again for the perfect organization. Within 2 days the Tech Tour offered : a rich blend of business ideas, technologies , interpersonal informal contacts in a cultural context. In Russia, it was particularly impressive to see the quality of education and of research&development, which have resulted in flourishing start - ups. I personally also most appreciate the opportunity to have discussions with VC 's, which have in depth understanding of the industry we are in."
Adrienne Corboud, Executive VP Business Development, Kudelski, Switzerland

"The TT in Russia was an exceptional experience. Russia clearly has a wealth of technologies and a people with entrepreneurial spirit. The challenges are as clear. The TT has yet again successfully put together a formidable selection of companies that will be able to attract the necessary funds that will meet this challenge. In many ways I feel that we have seen the beginning of a new era in Russian venture capital."
Gilead Halevy, Director Europe, Giza Venture Capital, UK & Israel

"You did an excellent job with the Russian Tech Tour! My expectations were more than met."
Fabian Ruechardt, Investment Partner, Infineon Ventures

"Before I went, there were many myths about Russia and Russian Technologies - now only few remain. Being part of the Russian TT allowed me to gain a first class insight into the best Russian Technology Companies as well as entry into a highly relevant network of Russian Venture Capital. In general, being part of a Tech Tour is an experience you cannot buy with money."
Jan Bomholt, Partner, BrainsToVentures AG, Switzerland

"I enjoyed very much a display of what looks like a very promising group of companies. Most of the presented companies are already successes. This is evidence that Russia has exceptional skilled people with bright ideas, the perfect place for venture-capital professionals and closest to Europe."
Jean-Marie Deluermoz, Chief Representative, Credit Suisse, Russia

"I really enjoyed the Russian Tech Tour: good people, well organized and packed with interesting pitches. That was an excellent first hand experience to an (for me) unknown country."
Thomas Kolbinger, CFO, Siemens Venture Capital, Germany

"Among the companies presenting at the Russian TT there were top notch investment opportunities, in both TLcom areas of expertise: telecommunications and material sciences. The companies definitely need a lot of help to become real investment opportunities, but this additional work is compensated by the lower VC competition and the world class intellectual property, coupled with the (highly skilled) low labor cost. Furthermore, the venues for the presentations and the cultural programs were superb, transmitting a strong image of today's Russia."
Mauro Pretolani, General Partner, TLcom Capital Partners, UK

"Although I thought I knew all the companies that presented at the Russian TT beforehand, I was impressed and learned a lot of new things about the CEOs and their teams by observing the way they interacted with the VCs on the Tour. It was an extraordinary Tour and an enriching experience for everyone."
Anna Kozina, Partner, Baring Voytek Capital Partners, Russia

"The Russian TT proved to me again the value of the Tech Tour concept. Achieving in 48 hours what would normally take me at least three months. Getting connected with the who is who from the local Tech scene, meeting with 25 CEO's of promising start-ups and building relationship. While doing this having fun and absorbing the local culture. Compliments for another great job!"
Roel de Hoop, General Partner, Prime Technology Ventures, The Netherlands

"The European Tech Tour is an excellent way to meet relevant local technology companies, VCs and networks in two days. The Russian Tech Tour was very well organised and it gave us a superb fast track into Russia and its many opportunities."
Marcel Timmer, Partner, LogiSpring Management, Switzerland

Quotes from Sponsors

"The energy during the tour was fantastic. Of course the "Think Global, Drink Local" motto helped us along the way, but more importantly, the delegates got engaged during company presentations. Often times, with the group like ours there is a dynamic discussion about technology potential, competitiveness etc. These discussions gave me a lot of food for thought."
Vladimir Bernstein, Investment Director, JSC Russian Technologies, Russia

"It is quite a challenge to present a good overview of Russia's high tech entrepreneurial capabilities in 48 hours. The Russian TT not only delivered to that promise, but included a glimpse into the culture as well as great networking. A very effective way to get started exploring Russia and its possibilities."
Siegfried Langer, Relationship Executive Research & Development, IBM, Russia

"As a long term partner in the European Tech Tour, it was great to participate in expanding markets, such as Russia and the Russian Tech Tour. The organization is playing an important role in bringing technology entrepreneurs together with the business establishment, which is great for innovation across the board."
Stan Stalnaker, Marketing Director, Fortune Magazine, UK

Quotes from Presenting CEOs

"For a long time I was engaged mostly in fundamental speech research, so participating in the Tech Tour helped me understand the requirements of the worldwide market. It will help us with the promotion of our products."
Victor Sorokin, CEO, IITP, Russia

"RTT was clearly a successful event - companies and investors learn a lot.
Presenting companies were from different stages and industries which made sessions interesting and refreshing. Thank you RTT team!"
Dr. Pavel Lazarev, CEO, Optiva Inc., Russia