Misha Esipov
Founder and CEO of Nova Credit, a startup focused on using international credit history for financial applications.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 3min
A Founder’s Guide to Pivoting Without Killing the Company | Misha Esipov
Misha Esipov, Co-founder and CEO of Nova Credit, shares his journey from emigrating from the Soviet Union to tackling the credit access issue for immigrants. He discusses the impact of COVID on his company and how crises can sharpen leadership focus. Misha highlights the importance of customer interviews in pivoting Nova Credit's offerings towards urgent needs like income verification during unemployment spikes. He emphasizes balancing social missions with profitable models and the need for sustainable solutions in entrepreneurship.
Mar 20, 2020 • 28min
20VC: How To Assess Risk and Value Creation, Why It Would Be Better If VCs Had Smaller Portfolios & How To Optimise Internal Decision-Making with Misha Esipov, Founder & CEO @ Nova Credit
Misha Esipov, Founder and CEO of Nova Credit, shares his journey from investment banking at Goldman Sachs to revolutionizing international credit access. He discusses how his background shapes his views on risk and value creation, emphasizing the importance of solid unit economics. Misha raises over $69M by fostering genuine relationships with investors. His vision extends beyond just credit, aiming for inclusivity and improved systems for newcomers to the U.S. through innovative consumer lending solutions.
