Sergei Anikin — Founder
I’m drawn to the quiet questions behind bold decisions—why we build, how we think, and what we overlook when we move too fast. My career in tech has taken me through startup trenches and leadership roles, but what shaped me most was gaining full responsibility as a young developer—and later, walking away from a secure role to rediscover what mattered. These moments taught me that clarity, discipline, and courage aren’t buzzwords. They’re tools for navigating tension and change. Today, I write and speak about how startups are born from personal truths, how technologies like AI reshape our assumptions, and how founders can lead with more reflection, not just speed. I explore the false binaries that dominate tech—and look for more grounded, human ways forward. If you're interested in startups, decision-making, or the psychology of building—let’s connect.
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Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Experience: 27 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Ai
- Research
- Board Governance
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership
- Crm
- Engineering Leadership
- Systems Management
- Software Architecture
- Software Development
Career Highlights
- Founder of an AI research lab focused on business workflows.
- Led Pipedrive from early stages to successful acquisition.
- Experienced board member with a focus on governance.
Work Experience
Kodulabor
Founder & CEO (2 mos)
Bolt
Director of Engineering (5 mos)
Inbank
Member of The Supervisory Board (1 yr 1 mo)
Bisly - Scalable Building Automation
Chairman of the Supervisory Board (2 yrs 1 mo)
Tuum
Chief Executive Officer (11 mos)
Pipedrive
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Chief Technology Officer (3 yrs)
Vice President Of Engineering (4 yrs 3 mos)
Katana Smart Manufacturing Software
Chairman of the Supervisory Board (4 yrs 10 mos)
Microsoft
Principle Engineering Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Skype
Senior Software Engineering Manager (5 mos)
Software Architect (4 yrs 7 mos)
Swedbank
Director of Software Development (1 yr 1 mo)
Software Engineering Manager (3 yrs)
Software Developer (3 yrs 3 mos)
Education
MS at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
at 26 secondary school