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The Innovator’s ImpactEpisode 13:Human Interfaces — Vladimir Baranov on Soft Skills, Fear, and Empowering Technical FoundersCompany Stats Guest: Vladimir Baranov, Founder, Coach & Creator of Human Interfaces Industry: Leadership Development / Startup Coaching Company: Human Interfaces Focus: Coaching technical founders in communication, leadership, and fundraising Tech Stack: Fintech, aerospace, deep tech, human development, venture-backed scalingEpisode Highlights✅ Vladimir shares his journey from engineering to finance to space tech—and why none of them felt complete until he stepped into founder coaching. ✅ Learn why many technical founders fail—not because of their product, but because of the “interface” problem: poor communication and leadersh...2025-07-0920 min
BRX NationalVladimir Baranov With Human InterfacesVladimir Baranov is an Executive Coach at Human Interfaces for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached and mentored at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. He champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently […]
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Business RadioX ® NetworkVladimir Baranov With Human InterfacesVladimir Baranov is an Executive Coach at Human Interfaces for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached and mentored at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. He champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently […] The post Vladimir Baranov With Human Interfaces appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2025-06-0418 minHigh Velocity RadioVladimir Baranov With Human InterfacesVladimir Baranov is an Executive Coach at Human Interfaces for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached and mentored at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. He champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently […]
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Positive Leadership Academy – Inspires, Guides and TransformsBridging Business & Tech: Leadership Lessons for Founders with Vladimir BaranovIn this episode of the Positive Leadership Academy Podcast, host Javier Llerena sits down with Vladimir Baranov—tech executive, founder, and career mentor—to explore how founders can successfully bridge the gap between business acumen and technical expertise.Drawing from decades of experience in engineering and leadership, Vladimir shares practical strategies for technologists looking to grow into effective founders. From understanding the importance of emotional intelligence to navigating startup politics, hiring experts instead of doing everything solo, and finding the right mentors at the right time, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to s...2025-05-0816 min
Breakthrough InnovationFrom Builder to Visionary: Vladimir Baranov’s Journey Through Startup RealityIn this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we’re joined by Vladimir Baranov engineer, founder, and now startup coach, who shares his unconventional journey from building satellites and scaling fintech startups to mentoring more than 150 founders across climate, deep science, and social impact sectors. Vladimir opens up about the hidden challenges founders face and what it really takes to grow a company that lasts not just raises.He breaks down how shifting from perfectionism to experimentation can transform both a startup and its founder, and why building something meaningful doesn't always mean chasing unicorn status. This is a gr...2025-04-2916 min
The Lucent PerspectiveHow Technologists Can Become Effective Leaders with Vladimir BaranovIn this episode of The Lucent Perspective, Rebecca Hastings speaks with Vladimir Baranov, an exited founder, CTO, and executive coach. With experience spanning fintech, wealth tech, aerospace, and AI-driven space technologies, he has co-founded and scaled multiple companies, including AdvisorEngine, later acquired by Franklin Templeton. Now, through Human Interfaces, he helps founders and executives improve leadership skills to run businesses effectively.Vladimir shares why technologists struggle in leadership, the most common mistakes founders make, and how to develop leadership skills for long-term success.Key Topics CoveredHow2025-02-2740 min
Experts SpeakLeverage Your Ideas for Greater Impact with Vladimir BaranovVladimir Baranov is a serial entrepreneur who today coaches, founders and tech leaders to help transform their ideas into tangible businesses. Vladimir has a passion to make a greater impact in the world, and he has found that by applying his knowledge and experience to your situation both of you can have an even greater impact. Listen to this engage in conversation and then reach out to see how Vladimir can help you leverage your ideas for greater impact Learn more about Vladimir at his website. And if you want to chat with Vladamir about how you can have...2025-02-1721 min
The First CustomerThe First Customer - Empowering Tech Founders to Build Successful Companies with Vladimir BaranovIn this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Vladimir Baranov, CEO and founder of Human Interfaces.Vladimir had early exposure to the turbulent Russian business climate, which made him cautious about entrepreneurship, but his experiences in the U.S. gradually changed his perspective. In college, he created a textbook-sharing platform, an early taste of entrepreneurship, though without charging users. Later, he ventured into finance, spending over a decade in capital markets before transitioning to startups. His first major success came when he co-founded a wealth management tech company, which scaled to 150 employees and was eventually acquired...2025-02-1220 min
Product Led Growth Leaders77 - From Code to Capital: Transforming Tech Minds into Business Leaders with Human Interfaces' Vladimir BaranovYour host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Business Coach for Tech Founders of Human Interfaces, Vladimir Baranov. Vladimir shares his extensive background, from programming trading systems to scaling startups and launching satellites. Vladimir focuses on the challenges faced by founders, particularly in transitioning from engineering to business mindsets. He emphasizes the importance of understanding market needs, direct customer engagement, and strategic decision-making. He also discusses the evolving role of AI in startups and offers practical advice for navigating the complexities of building and scaling tech businesses.Learn more about Vladimir's work HERE.Connect...2025-02-1122 min
Business. Wealth. Impact.The Customer-First Approach - Why Listening is Your Best Strategy with Vladimir Baranov | BWI #128Episode 128 - The Customer-First Approach - Why Listening is Your Best Strategy with Vladimir Baranov Vladimir Baranov breaks down what it really takes to turn an idea into a thriving startup. From asking the right open-ended questions to truly understanding your market, how listening to your customers can make or break your business, and spotting trends, staying humble, and building a mindset that’s ready to tackle the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: - Just like surfing, learning sales and market dynamics requires real-time practice in the fiel...2024-12-3124 min
Vision Pros Live PodcastWhat's your vision? Featuring Vladimir Baranov. Podcast Session 2.What's your vision? Featuring Vladimir Baranov. Podcast Session 2.2024-12-1712 min
Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International TalentScaling Startups Globally: Hard Truths from 30+ Companies🔊 In this episode of Default Global, I sat down with Vladimir Baranov, an Executive Coach and founder of Human Interfaces.With 20+ years in FinTech, DeepTech, and SpaceTech, Vladimir has worked with leading names like PayPal, NASA, and startups that have achieved successful exits.Key Takeaway:What Vladimir learned from working with 30+ companies about expanding into global markets.How choosing the wrong hiring model (outsourcing, staff augmentation, or direct hiring) can burn over $1M.Why most early-stage companies struggle to hire remote teams—and how to do it right.Simpl...2024-12-1019 min
ScreamingBox Technology & Business RundownDeveloping Ideas In To Business, How Business Coaches Help EngineersIn this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson look at how engineering types can make a business out of their product ideas, with podcast guest Vladimir Baranov, Founder of Human Interfaces.Vladimir is an Executive Coach - for Founders and Technical Leaders. He has coached and mentored globally at various incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. He's a serial entrepreneur, having founded three companies with successful exits in fintech and spacetech - demonstrating his proficiency in scaling businesses through various funding stages. His entrepreneurial journey has e...2024-12-0247 min
Beyond Value CreationMarket Trumps TechIn this episode we talk with Vladimir Baranov, a rare combination of an experienced business coach who also holds academic posts. We take his academic view that is informed by practical experience and explore, among other things, why Crocs are so successful despite nobody understanding why and nobody admitting to owning any.
We discuss how questioning the market is more important than building cool tech when it comes to success and how it is important to bug fix the human element of any organisation. We also explore how language matters so tune in to...2024-11-2943 min
Entrepreneur in Action with Michael TrenzWhy Brilliant Minds Fail At Business (The Missing Step) | Vladimir Baranov E18Vladimir Baranov, a top business coach for tech founders, shares his journey from engineering to coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and the role of government in the aerospace industry. He discusses the significance of customer discovery and communication skills in translating complex ideas into digestible messages for potential clients. The conversation also touches on the engagement timeline for coaching, the challenges of parenting, and maintaining physical and mental health as an entrepreneur. Vladimir Baranov and Michael Trenz explore various themes including optimizing sleep, family dynamics, travel preferences, the value of guided tours, le...2024-11-251h 40
Business Growth TrailblazersTurning Scientific Minds Into Successful Entrepreneurs with Vladimir Baranov
Welcome to the Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll dive into practical advice, strategies, and stories from successful entrepreneurs who’ve made the leap from technical work to business ownership.
Vladimir is a Business Coach for Tech Founders. He coached at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. Vladimir champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently misaligned perspectives of business and technical challenges.
H...2024-11-2515 min
Tech with NewtonAre Your Soft Skills Limiting Your Tech Career? | with Vladimir BaranovIn this insightful episode, Newton is joined by Vladimir Baranov, an Executive Coach for Founders and Technical Leaders, to explore the growing importance of soft skills in the tech industry.Together, they dive into the critical role that communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence play in building a successful career in tech today.They discuss the widening soft skills gap within the tech space, the communication challenges faced by engineers and IT managers, and how these issues can limit personal growth and career advancement. They also offer practical strategies for upskilling, improving social skills, and...2024-09-1650 min
Vision Pros Live PodcastWhat's your vision? Featuring Vladimir Baranov. Podcast Session 1.What's your vision? Featuring Vladimir Baranov. Podcast Session 1.2024-09-1304 min
Building Deep Tech with Ilir AliuEp 33 | Why Perseverance is Key (w/ Vladimir Baranov)My guest today is Vladimir Baranov, founder of 🤖 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, whose mission is to inspire a love of engineering in children worldwide:
While there are many robotics classes for high school students, options for younger children are limited. Vladimir's project proves that kids are far more capable than we often think.
With over two decades of experience across various industries, Vladimir’s passion for building and his entrepreneurial journey have been shaped by bravery, resilience, and a broad skill set.
We discuss his challenges growing up, how he overcame them, what led him to the world of robotics, and why he’s dedica...2024-09-1249 min
You Say Data, I Say DaytaThe Difference Between Computer Hardware and Software and How They Work TogetherIn today's episode, I chat with Vladimir Baranov about an exciting and successful life of entrepreneurship. He's a serial entrepreneur, having founded three companies with successful exits in fintech and spacetech. We cover many areas including the intricacies of entrepreneurship, the difference between computer hardware and software, and his early days of coding.Now he runs Human Interfaces, as an executive coach for founders and technical leaders.Book your free coaching session here:humaninterfaces.co/podcastResources mentioned in episode:https://ticalc.org/...2024-08-0132 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsCareer Growth Strategies with Executive Coach Vladimir BaranovWelcome to another exciting episode of Open Tech Talks, where we bring you insights and strategies from industry leaders to help you navigate your professional journey. Today we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is the Founder and Certified Executive Coach at Human Interfaces, a renowned coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping professionals and organizations achieve their full potential. He brings extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation. His work has empowered countless individuals and teams to reach new heights in their careers. In this episode, we'll delve into th...2024-07-2831 min
LIFE WELL LIVED BY OMOBOLA STEPHENE364: Crossing Business Technology Divide With Vladimir BaranovVladimir Baranov is an executive coach. He has spent over 20 years in start-up and technology industries across fin-tech, wealth-tech and space-tech. He had founded and managed executive roles that exposed him to many meaningful experiences. On Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen, listen to Vladimir and Omobola Stephen as they discuss on career, business and technology in the dynamic business technology world. Learn more about Vladimir here>>>https://humaninterfaces.co/ Vladimir is seeking for highly-achieving client who want to get theirncareer and business to the next level, you can Register for a Complimentary session here>>>2024-07-2718 min
BizBlendHow to find great advisors and mentors for your start-upIn this episode of “BizBlend podcast” Vladimir Baranov, a veteran in the startup and tech sectors, shares his journey from early entrepreneurial attempts to structured success post-MBA. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and the value of structured entrepreneurship education. Vladimir’s diverse experience across Fintech, wealth tech, and space tech, combined with his role as a mentor and entrepreneur in residence, showcases his commitment to guiding new entrepreneurs. His key takeaway: the customer’s voice is paramount, and engaging with them can shape a business even before it begins.2024-06-2429 min
TechtasticCoding Human Connections - Vladimir Baranov on Building Better TeamsIn this episode, we speak with Vladimir Baranov, an expert in coaching founders and technology executives. We explore the critical importance of cultivating human interactions within the tech industry. Vladimir shares insights on how the neglect of interpersonal relationships and effective communication can jeopardize company success, particularly during pivotal growth phases. He emphasizes the need for technology leaders to develop their human interfaces to foster more cohesive and resilient teams.
(0:00) Introduction with Vladimir Baranov
(1:31) The evolution of tech roles and the need for human management skills
(3:14) The challenges of remote working in tech companies
(5:06) The importance of communication and understanding...2024-05-0717 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#807 - Beyond the Blueprint: Tech Leadership and Entrepreneurial Wisdom with Vladimir Baranov (Human Interfaces)Tune in as we delve deep with Vladimir Baranov, an executive coach who has transformed the tech landscape for founders and tech leaders over two prolific decades. In "Beyond the Blueprint: Tech Leadership and Entrepreneurial Wisdom," Vladimir unpacks the journey from engineer to influential tech executive, emphasizing the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in leadership. This episode offers a treasure trove of advice for tech entrepreneurs, from navigating the early stages of a startup to mastering the art of communication between technical and business teams. Whether you're seeking guidance on career transitions within tech or looking for strategies to...2024-04-2122 min
Le monde devant soiGiuliano da Empoli: «Les stratégies d'influence russes exploitent toutes les fractures possibles de l'Occident»L'essayiste, romancier et ancien conseiller politique de Matteo Renzi, Giuliano da Empoli, est l'invité exceptionnel de cet épisode du Monde devant soi. Après son très remarqué essai Les Ingénieurs du chaos en 2019, il a publié en 2022 Le Mage du Kremlin. Ce dernier s'est vendu à 540.000 exemplaires et a remporté le Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française. Un récit «inspiré de personnages et de faits réels, à qui l'auteur prête une vie privée et des propos imaginaires» mais «néanmoins une véritable histoire russe», comme il est dit en incipit.On y découvre une histoire r...2024-01-2638 min
Get Lost In Your Day With A Addictive Full Audiobook.The Wizard of the Kremlin by Giuliano Da EmpoliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723456to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Wizard of the Kremlin
Author: Giuliano Da Empoli
Narrator: Alexander Terentyev
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 18, 2024
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
A thrilling exploration of the nature of power through the inner workings of Putin's regime. Known as the 'Wizard of the Kremlin,' the enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a TV producer before becoming a political advisor to Putin, aka 'The Czar.' After his resignation from this position, legends about him multiply, with no one able to distinguish truth from fiction. Until one...2024-01-187h 08Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalThe Wizard of the Kremlin by Giuliano Da EmpoliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723456to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Wizard of the Kremlin
Author: Giuliano Da Empoli
Narrator: Alexander Terentyev
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 18, 2024
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
A thrilling exploration of the nature of power through the inner workings of Putin's regime. Known as the 'Wizard of the Kremlin,' the enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a TV producer before becoming a political advisor to Putin, aka 'The Czar.' After his resignation from this position, legends about him multiply, with no one able to distinguish truth from fiction. Until one...2024-01-187h 08
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalThe Wizard of the Kremlin by Giuliano Da EmpoliPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723456 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Wizard of the Kremlin Author: Giuliano Da Empoli Narrator: Alexander Terentyev Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 8 minutes Release date: January 18, 2024 Genres: Legal & Political Publisher's Summary: A thrilling exploration of the nature of power through the inner workings of Putin's regime. Known as the 'Wizard of the Kremlin,' the enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a TV producer before becoming a political advisor to Putin, aka 'The Czar.' After his resignation from this position, legends about him multiply, with no one able to distinguish truth from fiction. Until...2024-01-1803 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#283 Innovative Leadership: Coaching Tech Founders Towards Success with Vladimir BaranovUnlock the secrets to effective leadership within the tech realm as I, Mehmet, join forces with the esteemed executive coach, Vladimir Baranov. Together, we shed light on the pivotal role that coaching plays in aiding tech industry leaders and founders to steer their own ship. As Vladimir eloquently distinguishes coaching from mentoring, consulting, and therapy, he shares how his approach empowers clients to uncover new possibilities through strategic questioning, rather than spoon-feeding them advice. The crux of our conversation reveals when leaders should seek coaching and how to measure its transformative impact on their journey to becoming more effective...2024-01-1546 min
Langsomme samtalerGiuliano Da Empoli: Verden ser på Europa som naive, vi må justere denne ’gode fejl’Giuliano Da Empoli har den særlige evne til både at have en forståelse for idéernes verden og en forståelse for, hvordan magten i praksis fungerer. Denne evne har han blandt andet haft stor succes med at omsætte til den storsælgende roman Troldmanden fra Kreml, som han udkom med kort før Ruslands invasion af Ukraine. Bogen foregår i nutidens Rusland under Vladimir Putin, hvor vi følger den politiske rådgiver for Putin, Vadim Baranov, der repræsenterer en tillempet version Vladimir Putins rigtige politiske rådgiver Vladislav Surkov. I denne udgave af Lan...2023-12-0646 min
Timpul prezentBogdan Ghiu despre „Magul de la Kremlin” de Giuliano da Empoli: „Un roman avertisment, o punere în situație”O radiografie a puterii rusești, așa cum este ea construită pe baza unei mentalități care funcționează acolo de secole, face Giuliano da Empoli în romanul său „Magul de la Kremlin”, apărut, în traducerea lui Bogdan Ghiu, la Editura Humanitas Fiction. Autorul vine din zona analizei politice, a literaturii de idei, a fost consilierul premierului italian Matteo Renzi, predă științe politice la Paris și pentru această carte, cu care debutează în ficțiune, a primit Marele Premiu pentru Roman al Academiei Franceze. Giuliano da Empoli face aici pe de-o parte portretul celui care a contribuit decisiv la...2023-04-1430 min
FranceFineArt🔊 “Face au Soleil“ Un astre dans les artsau musée Marmottan Monet, Parisdu 21 septembre 2022 au 29 janvier 2023“Face au Soleil“ Un astre dans les artsau musée Marmottan Monet, Parisdu 21 septembre 2022 au 29 janvier 2023Interview de Marianne Mathieu, directrice scientifique du musée Marmottan Monet et co-commissaire de l’exposition,par Anne-Frédérique Fer, à Paris, le 20 septembre 2022, durée 8’41.© FranceFineArt.Communiqué de presseCommissariat :Marianne Mathieu, directrice scientifique du musée Marmottan Monet, ParisDr. Michael Philipp, conservateur en chef au musée Barberini, PotsdamUne exposition du musée Marmottan Monet, à...2022-09-2208 min
Reinventing NerdsVladimir Baranov: The CEO/CTO Relationship
Vladimir Baranov is the founding CTO of AdvisorEngine, a fintech company that was recently acquired by Franklin Templeton. Vladimir has been building successful technology solutions primarily in the fintech industry for 15 years, and he shares his experience on managing the business/tech divide.
Highlights:
Q: What are some of the common challenges that come up between CEOs and CTOs?
In summary, Vladimir says it’s about the relationship between two individuals. Typically, when the relationship starts, there may be friction because they’ve never had a relationship before. They may also have d...2021-04-2726 minReinventing NerdsVladimir Baranov: Startup Stressors for CTOs
Joanie interviews Vladimir Baronov, who is a Founder and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of AdvisorEngine. They build powerful and intuitive technology for financial advisors. Vladimir oversees the company’s software development and technological operations. He has nearly 15 years of experience designing and building successful technology solutions. Vladimir shares keen insights on the stressors that arise for CTOs and others in startups and how to manage them. We also dive into overwork, how to talk about it, and how to maintain your health in a startup environment, and how to prevent burnout.
Highlights:
Q: Wh...2019-05-1332 min