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I am Sergei Startchik, a Swiss-based tech entrepreneur and specialist in computer vision and bio-imaging with over 20 years of experience. I have founded and led companies like Colorfog Sarl and Anteleon Imaging Sarl, designing and delivering advanced vision solutions for brand protection, supply chain visibility, and research applications. My focus now includes autonomous robotics and urban mobility projects (e.g., Eightagon) and bridging research with real-world deployment, while guiding startups to de-risk innovation and scale technology programs. I hold a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Geneva and a background in business administration (2003). I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, woodcutting, and spending time outdoors. I am driven by hands-on experimentation, building capable teams, and turning bold ideas into practical, scalable products.…I am Sergei Startchik, a Swiss-based tech entrepreneur and specialist in computer vision and bio-imaging with over 20 years of experience. I have founded and led companies like Colorfog Sarl and Anteleon Imaging Sarl, designing and delivering advanced vision solutions for brand protection, supply chain visibility, and research applications. My focus now includes autonomous robotics and urban mobility projects (e.g., Eightagon) and bridging research with real-world deployment, while guiding startups to de-risk innovation and scale technology programs. I hold a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Geneva and a background in business administration (2003). I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, woodcutting, and spending time outdoors. I am driven by hands-on experimentation, building capable teams, and turning bold ideas into practical, scalable products.

Sergei Startchik

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I am Sergei Startchik, a Swiss-based tech entrepreneur and specialist in computer vision and bio-imaging with over 20 years of experience. I have founded and led companies like Colorfog Sarl and Anteleon Imaging Sarl, designing and delivering advanced vision solutions for brand protection, supply chain visibility, and research applications. My focus now includes autonomous robotics and urban mobility projects (e.g., Eightagon) and bridging research with real-world deployment, while guiding startups to de-risk innovation and scale technology programs. I hold a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Geneva and a background in business administration (2003). I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, woodcutting, and spending time outdoors. I am driven by hands-on experimentation, building capable teams, and turning bold ideas into practical, scalable products.…I am Sergei Startchik, a Swiss-based tech entrepreneur and specialist in computer vision and bio-imaging with over 20 years of experience. I have founded and led companies like Colorfog Sarl and Anteleon Imaging Sarl, designing and delivering advanced vision solutions for brand protection, supply chain visibility, and research applications. My focus now includes autonomous robotics and urban mobility projects (e.g., Eightagon) and bridging research with real-world deployment, while guiding startups to de-risk innovation and scale technology programs. I hold a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Geneva and a background in business administration (2003). I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, woodcutting, and spending time outdoors. I am driven by hands-on experimentation, building capable teams, and turning bold ideas into practical, scalable products.

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I am Sergei Startchik, a Swiss-based tech entrepreneur and specialist in computer vision and bio-imaging with over 20 years of experience. I have founded and led companies like Colorfog Sarl and Anteleon Imaging Sarl, designing and delivering advanced vision solutions for brand protection, supply chain visibility, and research applications. My focus now includes autonomous robotics and urban mobility projects (e.g., Eightagon) and bridging research with real-world deployment, while guiding startups to de-risk innovation and scale technology programs.

I hold a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Geneva and a background in business administration (2003). I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, woodcutting, and spending time outdoors. I am driven by hands-on experimentation, building capable teams, and turning bold ideas into practical, scalable products.

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Work Experience

Managing Director at Colorfog Sarl

January 1, 2024 - Present

Leading 50% capacity in R&D and business operations. Oversees Eightagon autonomous robotic platform for parcel delivery in rural and mountain areas, a self-driving scooter variant for urban mobility, road-surface appearance-based street positioning via computer vision, and a concept camera for blur-free high-speed acquisition.

Managing Director at Anteleon Imaging Sarl

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2023

Founded and led product development for brand protection, enabling visibility across the supply chain. Designed markings and readout methods for mobile devices, built bespoke computer vision pipelines, and managed a team of about 10. Drove integration into U-nica group in 2019, led R&D, authored three patents, licensed five patents, and oversaw operations and budgeting while engaging in private-fund investments.

Bio-Imaging Specialist at Bio-Imaging facility

January 1, 2005 - Present

Architect image analysis solutions for researchers in biology and medicine. Conduct dozens of consultations annually, rapidly prototype imaging algorithms, evaluate acquisition techniques, and provide validation scenarios. Teach image processing to doctoral students and work with various imaging environments and equipment.