Gary is a first generation immigrant (to the US) from Kiev, Ukraine presently living in Dubai working across the early stage venture and public sectors. He's currently running Leyden Ventures, an advisory and investment firm based in Dubai working with government entities on early-stage technology ecosystem development. He is actively involved in running the VC practice of GINCO Investments, a prominent UAE family office, and was responsible for launching Techstars Dubai in Partnership with GINCO.