Peter Volnov

Pioneer
DISC Type : sid

Co-Founder at HOT Labs

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Peter Volnov is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of HOT Labs, focused on making Web3 more accessible through products like HERE Wallet and the HOT Protocol. A computer science graduate from ITMO University, his ventures have attracted over 30 million users and secured significant funding from foundations like TON and Stellar.

Peters career is defined by a passion for building from the ground up, having founded multiple tech companies. He previously developed an AI workout coach, FORA Vision, which was successfully sold, demonstrating his ability to see projects through from conception to profitable exit.

His vision is to create the "VISA/MasterCard of Web3, " simplifying blockchain complexity to drive mass adoption through user-friendly, non-custodial wallets and interoperable protocols.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Web3 Wallets
Co-founded HERE Wallet, the leading wallet on NEAR with over 650k users, and HOT Wallet, which serves over 30 million wallets within the Telegram ecosystem.
Chain Abstraction
Actively developing protocols like HOT Omni Chain to enable gas-free, seamless cross-chain transactions and asset management from a single interface.
Decentralized Protocols
Leads the development of the Chain Signature and HOT Protocol, a decentralized MPC network that enables smart contracts to own private keys for enhanced functionality.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Co-Founder at HOT Labs
5-2022
Co-Founder at HERE Wallet
12-2020 - 12-2021
Software Engineer at Constanta
5-2021 - 11-2021
Founder and CEO at Fora.Vision
12-2019 - 9-2020
Founder and CEO at Stealth Startup

Education

9-2019 - 9-2022
Bachelor's degree from ITMO University

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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