Marianna Simonian — Tech Futurist & Soft Power Strategist

Marianna Simonian

Tech Futurist · Mentor · Author · Bridging Meaning and Technology

About Me

I'm a visionary entrepreneur and strategic connector in tech. Founder of FAVOT and VARD, mentor in global programs like Techstars and Women in VC, leader of Women in Big Data Dubai, and lecturer at HSE University. Author of “The Female Career Tao,” translated into 6 languages.

From 2022 to 2024, I represented the Seed Group and Al Maktoum Private Office in Russia. Today, I build bridges between innovation, data, and female leadership across the UAE, Russia, and beyond.

Education

  • Moscow State University, Economics Faculty, 2015
  • Higher School of Economics, HR Analytics, 2021
  • Executive MBA, Quantic School of Business, 2024

Projects & Communities

  • VARD: Collaborative analytics for data teams
  • Wonder Women: Empowering women in tech
  • Women in Big Data Dubai: Inclusion in data and business
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