Gene Sokolov
Investor at Cronofy
Reno, Nevada
Gene Sokolov, Investor at Cronofy is an active investor based in Reno, Nevada. This profile covers what Gene Sokolov backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Dr. Gene Sokolov is an Angel Investor. Dr. Sokolov served as Chief Technology Officer at if(we). Gene led the design, development, delivery, support, and maintenance of the technologies behind if(we)'s products. Most recently, Gene co-founded and served as CTO at Tinode, a B2B cloud computing company whose first product was Messaging as a Service. Before Tinode, Gene served as CTO of Badoo, a social network for meeting new people. He led R&D operations at Badoo's Moscow and London offices, driving the charge to consistently develop new technology for desktop and mobile. Gene joined Badoo from Google, where he led the development of multiple global and specifically Russian products. In 2010 he became the Head of Google's Moscow Engineering Center. Before Google, he developed financial trading systems and started several small companies. Gene holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Stony Brook University.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Artificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & Retail
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
Cronofy
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What does Gene Sokolov invest in?
Gene Sokolov invests in Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech, Digital Health & HealthTech and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Gene Sokolov invest at?
Gene Sokolov typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Gene Sokolov's typical check size?
Gene Sokolov typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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