Yulia brings deep expertise in Market Access, Reimbursement, and Health Technology Assessment (HTA), with a track record of launching and scaling healthcare businesses across European markets.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Navigation of European healthcare systems, ensuring successful reimbursement and market entry for innovative health technologies.
• Comprehensive HTAs that assess clinical and economic value, supporting evidence-based decisions.
• Experience in launching and expanding operations in multiple EU countries.

Education:

• MBA in Biotech — IE Business School (Spain)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics — University of York (UK)
• MSc in Clinical Engineering — Catholic University of Portugal

At Saiga, Yulia leverages her background in health economics and market dynamics to guide innovations from concept to adoption, bridging science, policy, and business for successful market integration.

Varvara Preper is a highly qualified analyst with a strong academic background and extensive research experience. She specializes in market structure analysis, competitor evaluation, consumer behavior, and identifying pain points, helping companies and academic institutions better understand their target audiences. Her focus areas include education, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Varvara possesses in-depth expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, working with large academic institutions, major companies, and small businesses. She is particularly valuable to startups in business development (bizdev) and customer development (casdev), aiding them in analyzing market dynamics and optimizing strategies.

Her expertise includes:

• Leading and executing comprehensive research projects—from concept development to final reporting, including market analysis and consumer behavior studies.
• Proficiency in digital ethnography and expert interviews, with proven success in gathering and analyzing data from social media and other digital platforms.
• Publishing over 20 academic and professional works, co-authoring books on media analysis and research methods, demonstrating her robust academic credentials.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (2020–present), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er Sheva, Israel
• Candidate of Sciences in Media Studies (2010–2015), National Research University HSE, Moscow, Russia

Managing a team and providing legal support for startups and companies across various jurisdictions including Cyprus, Israel, the US, Finland, Portugal, the UAE, and others. Proficient in handling a wide range of legal matters, including:

Intellectual property: developing strategies and structuring ownership rights for intellectual property assets, conducting audits, and facilitating IP rights registration.

Personal data: ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations, including data auditing and documentation.

International structuring of IT and MedTech projects: structured more than 15 international projects, guiding founders through complex European and global regulations concerning digital platforms, data protection, and digital content.

Market entry and compliance: supported the launch of 20+ digital and MedTech products into new markets (Europe, US, MENA) with comprehensive legal and regulatory support.

Venture and M&A support: managed 30+ due diligences for high-tech startups and advised on over 20 venture deals in IT, digital health, and creative industries.

Recognized for her expertise in IP, data protection, and cross-border structuring, Alisa is committed to helping founders navigate legal and regulatory challenges while scaling internationally.

Physician, scientist, and investor with over 30 years of experience in medical innovation

Igor Koman works at the intersection of medicine, biotechnology, and digital diagnostics. He has served on the boards of companies such as Cleveland Biolabs, Incuron, and Genome Protection, and managed a biotech portfolio of 20+ ventures on behalf of a family investment office.

In 2015, he founded the non-profit Institute for Personalized Medicine in Israel, focusing on individualized approaches to treatment. In 2020, he became the founder of Smartomica — a platform leveraging AI and multi-omics data to advance precision oncology and digital diagnostics.

Key areas of focus:

• Adapting biomedical solutions to real-world clinical practice 
• Interpreting complex biomedical and multi-omics data 
• Strategic support for startups, clinics, and research institutions 
• Building AI-based ecosystems for personalized medicine 

Prof. Koman lives and works between Israel and Latvia, and collaborates with international medical centers.

With over 30 years of experience across IT, telecommunications, optoelectronics, and in vitro diagnostics, Aleksandr Shishov has a proven track record of launching and scaling high-tech ventures from R&D to global sales.

Key Achievements:

• Global Reach: Successfully developed and expanded innovative projects in the USA, China and EMEA.
• Expertise in IP and Investments: Skilled in intellectual property management and venture financing.
• Proven Leadership: Co-founder of successful startups in LED technology and telecommunications.
• Mentorship and Consulting: Advisor to medical and tech startups in Portugal, Germany, and the USA.
• A strategic thinker and entrepreneurial leader committed to driving innovation and fostering global business success.

Yaron is an expert in strategic marketing, specializing in crafting business stories that help leading tech companies achieve success. His clients include Intucell (acquired by Cisco), Traffix (acquired by F5), Altair (acquired by Sony), Prospera (acquired by Valmont), Sedona (acquired by Cisco), Oryx Vision, HPE, and Cisco.

Key Expertise:

• Fundraising and strategic transformations
• M&A deal support
• Developing and implementing successful business strategies
• Strong connections with venture funds and large corporations, fostering valuable partnerships for startups

Yaron was previously an investment banker at Ion Equity (London), where he led transactions worth over $2 billion. His experience helps startups build the right connections and achieve successful outcomes in the global market.

Education:

• Tel Aviv University, Bachelor’s degree
• University of Oxford, Master’s degree

Natalia Remmel is an experienced expert in regulatory affairs and quality assurance with extensive experience in the medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries. She specializes in digital health, AI/ML technologies, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), helping projects navigate complex global regulatory processes and achieve successful market entry.

Key Expertise:

• Regulatory strategy and compliance (EU MDR/IVDR transitions)

• Development of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Regulatory submissions and clinical trial compliance

• AI/ML and digital health solutions for medical devices and diagnostics

• Extensive collaboration with global health authorities and participation in industry forums to promote regulatory policy changes.

Education and Certifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Biophysics)

• MSc in Regulatory Science from Johns Hopkins University

• Certified Lead Auditor for Quality Systems

• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)

Natalia combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial insight, enabling her to effectively guide startups through complex regulatory processes, ensuring compliance and fostering innovation and growth.

Dr. Yaron Goikhman is an obstetrician-gynecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine and genetics. He is the founder and director of the Israel Medical Center for Reproductive Medicine and Family Health in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Dr. Goikhman is renowned for integrating advanced genetic testing techniques, such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), into personalized infertility treatment plans.

Member of leading professional associations:

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• International Association for Reproductive Medicine
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Stepan Ikaev specializes in analyzing technology, startups, and business markets, focusing on trends in artificial intelligence, venture capital, and innovative ecosystems. His research supports investors and executives in making informed decisions in fast-evolving industries.
Stepan’s strengths include data analysis, market research, and competitor intelligence, enabling him to create valuable reports and analytical materials. His work has been instrumental in identifying promising opportunities and supporting strategic decisions within startup ecosystems in the U.S., Europe, and Israel.
Key Achievements:

• Prepared over 200 market reports for private investors, focusing on emerging markets and startups.
• Conducted competitive analyses and startup due diligence, identifying high-potential investment opportunities.
• Researched AI, machine learning, and large language models, providing analytical insights for specialized technology newsletters.
• Boosted audience engagement by 20% through effective content strategies and analytical reports in the field of space technology.

Marat Mazia is an experienced and proactive medical device expert with an excellent academic background and extensive experience in clinical trials (Phases I-IV) and medical device studies (Class II and III). Marat supports startups at all stages, from product development to commercialization, helping them effectively navigate the competitive landscape.

Key Experience:

• Implementing strategies for clinical trials of medical devices in the US and Europe.
• Conducting over 50 successful clinical trials as a project leader and manager.
• Efficient leadership of cross-functional teams and collaboration with external partners and suppliers.
• Optimizing development processes and improving clinical trials, including competitor product analysis.

Marat has worked with international startups and pharmaceutical projects, assisting them in developing strategies for entering global markets.