A practical workbook from 25+ years in VC
Dr. Igor Ryabenkiy is an author, entrepreneur and investor. He signed his first angel check in 1998 and founded AltalR Capital in 2005 to support early stage companies across the US, Europe and Israel. He also founded AltaClub, a global investor community, and co-founded Pre-seed to Succeed, a program connecting early-stage startups with their first funding round.
Igor invests in B2B SaaS, Future of Work, FinTech, Productivity Tools, and Digital Health — guiding founders from their first idea to market leadership.
In 2025, Igor launched the Founder School, a practical program that helps entrepreneurs validate ideas, build focused MVPs, and craft targeted GTM plans.
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Books
The Founder
Focus Workbook
Turn insights into action. Download a hands-on guide to help you cut distractions, validate ideas, and execute with clarity.
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Focus Audit
Score where your energy goes and cut noise
One Idea Test
Validate up to five ideas and commit to one.
Startup Focus Blueprint
MVP roadmap templates, KPI tracker, weekly check‑ins.
Quarterly & Annual Reflections
Reset priorities every 90 days and year‑end.
media coverage
Speaking
For founders ready to scale and the investors who back them. Tactical insights, real stories, and clear next steps you can use the next day.
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