Sasha Kapriyelov

Sasha is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a background in investment banking and private equity, bringing a wealth of experience across industries like AI, CPG, e-commerce, food & beverage, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and SaaS. After transforming his familys business, Sasha co-founded Vermont Cheese Products, Inc., a top-selling brand in the U.S. packaged food market. As COO, he played a pivotal role in expanding the iconic Cabot Creamery brand into new markets, reshaping the boxed mac & cheese and ready-to-eat popcorn sectors. Concurrently, as VP at a private equity firm, he focused on acquiring licensing rights from renowned companies and creating newly licensed businesses in emerging sectors, driving strategic brand expansion and earning industry recognition. Today, Sasha is the Co-Founder of FutureNOW Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in disruptive technologies with the potential for global impact. He also leads Ark Strategy Advisors, a consulting firm providing business development, capital advisory, and M&A solutions to startups and Fortune 100 companies. With a talent for spotting growth opportunities and a strategic investment approach, Sasha has been instrumental in building, advising, and scaling successful ventures. He is a trusted partner to institutional and angel investors, as well as visionary entrepreneurs, committed to building category-defining companies with the ambition and scale to reshape global industries. For founders and leaders ready to elevate their businesses, Sasha is a valuable resource and advisor dedicated to driving innovation and growth across industries.