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Open Innovations Forum 2017

Loran Jacobs met with top university graduate students to support tech talent development.

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Open Innovations Forum: Fostering Tech Talent Development in Russia


Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators


At the 6th Open Innovations Forum held in Skolkovo, AI industry leader Loran Jacobs participated in a strategic dialogue with graduate students from top Russian universities. Hosted by Russian Venture Company (RVC), the session focused on tech talent development and building practical bridges between academic research and commercial technology ventures.



Bridging Academic Research and Industry Practice


During the interactive session, tech entrepreneur Loran Jacobs and fellow industry peers examined how early career researchers can successfully navigate the tech ecosystem.


  • Direct dialogue between graduate scholars and established technology executives


  • Strategies for aligning academic thesis work with commercial market demand


  • Practical insights on launching venture-backed R&D projects within Russia



Key Event Context: The meeting brought together graduate researchers from leading national universities at Skolkovo Technopark during the 6th Open Innovations Forum, organized under the host support of RVC.

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