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Miroslava Duma
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Louis Vuitton autumn-winter 2014 fashion show
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Miroslava Vasilyevna Duma
10 March 1985 Surgut, Ural Federal District, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Occupation | Digital entrepreneur, investor, speaker |
| Known for | CEO and Founder of Fashion Tech Lab (FTL), Buro247.com |
| Spouse(s) | Aleksey Mikheev (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Miroslava Vasilyevna Duma (Russian: Мирослава Васильевна Дума; born 10 March 1985) is a Russian entrepreneur and investor. She is known for her work in the international fashion industry. Miroslava also started Buro 24/7, a digital company, and Future Tech Lab, which is a special fund for new ideas.
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About Miroslava Duma
Her Early Life and Family
Miroslava Duma was born on March 10, 1985, in Surgut, which is in Russia. Her family had moved there from Ukraine shortly before she was born. Her father, Vasiliy Duma, was a senator in the Russian Federation until 2011. He also held important roles in energy companies.
Her Personal Life
Miroslava was married to Aleksey Mikheev, who is also an entrepreneur from Russia. They have three children together.
Her Education Journey
Miroslava Duma studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). In 2008, she earned a Master's degree in International Business and Business Administration. This means she learned a lot about how businesses work around the world.
Miroslava Duma's Career
Starting in Fashion Media
Miroslava began her career as an editor at Harper's Bazaar magazine. Later, she became a freelance writer. She wrote for many famous magazines, including Vogue, Tatler, Forbes, and Glamour in their Russian versions.
Founding Digital Platforms
In 2011, Miroslava Duma created Buro 24/7. This website shares news and stories about art, architecture, movies, fashion, music, and style. It became a popular place for people to find out what's new. In 2017, Buro 24/7 also took over a big part of the fashion magazine System.
In 2016, Miroslava also helped start The Tot. This company focuses on fashion and products for children.
Future Tech Lab and Investments
In 2017, Miroslava Duma founded Future Tech Lab (FTL). This company is all about investing in new technology and ideas, especially in the fashion world. She has invested in several companies, including Reformation, which is a green fashion brand. She also invested in Dropel Fabrics, RewardStyle, and Finery.
In 2016, she was part of the advisory board for Diamond Foundry in San Francisco. She also became a mentor at New York Fashion Tech Labs. This program helps new fashion technology companies grow. Miroslava is also one of the people who started PANGAIA. This company makes clothing using new and special materials.
Challenges in Her Career
In 2018, Miroslava Duma left the boards of The Tot and Buro 24/7. This happened after some controversial comments she made and shared on social media. She later apologized publicly for these incidents.
Miroslava Duma as a Speaker
Miroslava Duma is also a well-known speaker around the world. She has given speeches and joined discussions at many important events. These include Web Summit, Founders Forum, Slush, and the Financial Times Business of Luxury event. She has also spoken at the Alibaba Global Women Entrepreneurship Forum in China and the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Other events include The Copenhagen Fashion Summit, DLD conference, Vogue Fashion Festival, Nikkei Pioneers Asia, and the New York Academy of Sciences: The Change Fashion Challenge.
