Using her background in the banking and financial services and entrepreneurship, Irina Abasova recently founded a private investors club Unimo, a community of business people willing to invest in early-stage and established businesses. To attract more people to the activities of the club, Irina started an informative Instagram blog where she invites entrepreneurs to share their experiences, and holds a series of interviews called “A Million in a Week” with investors who provide tips on how to begin investing.
Irina is also founder of a successful business manufacturing plastic products, Sci Company. During the peak of the pandemic, when protective gear was hard to find, Sci Company produced plastic face shields for front-line workers. Irina also assisted in the production of single-use protective combination suits that provided a full-body barrier to prevent exposure to COVID-19. U.S.-CAEF is greatful to Irina for her continued support of the program alumni and fellows. Irina has served as President of the KIMEP alumni chapter, and led several webinars, meetings and panel discussions to share her knowledge and experience with the members of the U.S.-CAEF community.