Kirill Blokhnin

Kirill Blokhnin

Contributing Writer

Co-founder

Financial & Investment Expertise

11 years across public equities, private equity, and venture capital. Experience spans public-markets research, buy-side diligence, portfolio value creation, and board service for consumer-tech companies in multiple regions. Brings an investor’s discipline to how capital is allocated and how growth decisions get made.

Technology-Driven Operator

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Skrooge.ai, focused on operations and building AI-enabled finance workflows that cut manual effort and improve decision speed. Former deputy CEO of a mid-size retail chain, leading turnaround and strategic initiatives end to end.

Entrepreneur & Partner to SMEs

Angel investor across global tech projects and co-founder of F&B ventures. Combines operator empathy with investor rigor to translate complex finance into clear, practical steps founders can act on. Grounded, hands-on support for SMEs that need reliable accounting, faster reporting, and cleaner decisions.

Articles by Kirill Blokhnin

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Guide for using Small Business Relief under UAE Corporate Tax Law

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Simplifying VAT Return Filing in the UAE (including changes in 2026 and how to prepare)

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Why VAT exemption matters for your UAE business

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VAT Registration Requirements & Process: Beginner-Friendly Guide 

Hey there! We know that VAT registration might be a real headache, so we’ve prepared…

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