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Ksenia Yudina

Fintech Founder & Investor

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Ksenia Yudina, CFA, is a fintech entrepreneur and financial expert. She founded UNest, raising over $30 million in venture capital, and currently co-leads Mostt, an AI-powered investment advisor for families. She holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and resides in Los Angeles, California.

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Ksenia Yudina

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