Ilya Sedoshkin, Angel Investor

Ilya Sedoshkin is a two‑time founder, high‑frequency trading advisor, and pioneer in human‑to‑AGI interaction. He is currently the Co‑Founder and Product Director of Wehead, a company creating physical interfaces for natural emotional communication with AI assistants. His career reflects a strong focus on innovation at the intersection of finance, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Previously, Ilya co‑founded AIM Tech (later Pinely), where he spent over 13 years building advanced trading simulators and leading a team of world‑class programmers to develop cutting‑edge algorithms. He also served as team lead at Dragon Tree Labs for the XPRIZE ANA Avatar competition, emphasizing teleoperated robotics and scalable systems. He is also an active angel investor, backing startups in AI, robotics, and immersive technologies. His recent portfolio includes Higgsfield, Solve Intelligence, EKTO VR, and Staxel, showcasing his commitment to supporting ventures that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and human‑machine interaction.