Vladimir Bogdashkin is a management consultant at Novantas Inc. who specializes in bank analytics and distribution strategy. He has advised many C-suite executives on market entry strategies, market identification and indirect value attribution. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business and a micromasters from Columbia University in business analytics.

He has competed nationally for Canada in paddling, and while in university he was the founder of a pre-portioned ingredient startup that was sold to a local business owner. Currently, Vladimir runs a private equity firm specializing in real estate investments and development with a focus on affordable housing.