Ilya Sinelnikov

Q: Who are you? Where are you from?

A: My name is Ilya. I was born in Moscow, moved to Boston in 2013 to get my graduate degree in Computer Science, fell in love with the city and decided to make it my home.
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Q: What’s your background? What did you do before Modulate?

A: I founded two startups — a Bluetooth hardware company and a car rental marketplace for dealerships in Hawaii (where I lived for two years). Recently, I lead the product development of electric scooters and operations at Superpedestrian.

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Q: Why are you joining Modulate?

A: Company culture built on transparency and trust deeply resonates with me. I’m excited to join the journey of bringing cutting-edge AI to real problems.

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Q: What’s your ideal work environment? Any special strategies you use to stay effective?

A: I enjoy fast-paced environments where everyone feels part of the team. I am a proponent of the Extreme Ownership approach, where no one thinks “it’s not my job”.

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Q: Tell us about something you A: My name is Ilya. I was born in Moscow, moved to Boston in 2013 to get my graduate degree in Computer Science, fell in love with the city and decided to make it my home.have in any culture you join?

A: Transparency and direct feedback. No talking behind backs.

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Q: Who are you outside of work?

A: Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my wife and two kids. I enjoy sports — playing volleyball and soccer with local teams, as well as chess online. I’m also a fan of Formula 1 and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Q: What’s something you’re great at that few people realize?

A: I play the old-fashioned card game “Preferans” really well. 

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Q: Leave us with a fun tidbit - a favorite joke, a story from your past, an obscure riddle, whatever you like!

A: Platypus are egg-laying mammals (like they are not weird enough).