Andrei Yarantsau

Andrei Yarantsau is a seasoned professional in the gaming industry, currently serving as the Founder of Steam Power Investments since January 2023. With a strong background as an Early Investor and Advisor at Palta since 2019, Andrei has also held significant management roles including CEO at Melsoft from 2015 to 2022, where notable game titles like Toy Defense, My Cafe, and Family Island were successfully launched. Prior experience includes serving as VP of Global Publishing at Wargaming between 2011 and 2015, where Andrei led a large distributed team and managed key relationships across various departments. As General Manager at Nival from 2008 to 2011, Andrei oversaw a team of over 100, and at Intetics Inc. from 2003 to 2008, Andrei shaped the technology strategy as Chief Technology Officer. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Physics from Belarusian State University and leadership courses from Stanford University and INSEAD.