Vladimir Baranov

Vladimir is a three-time founder with two exits under his belt. His broad entrepreneurial experience brings SCOUT a unique perspective on how to build the best data and technology services possible, and oversees SCOUT’s software development processes. He has core competencies in developing Software-as-a-Service models and scaling businesses from start-ups to technology leaders.

Vladimir was previously CTO of AdvisorEngine, where he oversaw growth from a team of 4 to 150+ employees, and led due diligence for multiple acquisitions and significant investments. Previously as a CTO and COO he directed InfoSec, customer-oriented product strategies, and non-monolithic software architectures. Vladimir has worked as a Software Engineer, building and managing continuously-iterated software products and datasets within the banking industry, leading and mentoring small teams of engineers.

Vladimir holds MBAs from the Columbia and London Business Schools, and dual Computer Science and Computer Engineering degrees from Stony Brook University, where he focused on software development and robotics. Vladimir forged his own path into the space industry. He is an advocate for improved communication strategies, enjoys organizational and social behavior studies, and is a voracious reader. Vladimir is a naturalized US Citizen and immigrant from Russia.