Dr. Yana Leonova
Head of Dubai Chapter
VNTR Capital
Senior Institutional Business Development
Exante
Dr. Yana Leonova has been recognized among the Top 50 Influential Women in Dubai by Womenpreneur ME, a testament to her leadership in agtech, food tech, and sustainable technology. With a unique blend of hands-on expertise and academic rigor, she specializes in frontier technologies, innovation, venture capital, and startup development, particularly in guiding tech companies and VCs through the UAE market. Her track record includes supporting over 100 businesses in relocating to Dubai, securing funding, integrating into local ecosystems, and achieving scalable growth. A sought-after mentor, Dr. Leonova has contributed to programs led by industry giants such as DHL, PwC, and the Sheikh Zayed Fund, as well as the Rainmaking Accelerator in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, she shares her insights as a guest lecturer at the Global Banking School Dubai, shaping the next generation of business and tech leaders.