About
Tonia Samsonova is the founder and CEO of Exactly.ai, a London-based platform that helps brands and creative teams generate on-brand visuals at scale. Previously a journalist, she founded The Question, which was acquired by Yandex. Her work has been recognized with awards including Eurobest (Gold), ADCE (Silver), The One Show (Gold), and Epica (Gold), along with a Cannes Lions shortlist.
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Experience
- Exactly.aiFounder and CEOcurrent2022 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Global Shapers DavosDavos Young Global Leadercurrent2018 — present
- Google for Startups EUFounder of Exactly.ai2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- YandexHead of Social Media Platforms2020 — 2022
- YandexHead of COVID Response Initiative2020
- YandexHead of Q&A Service2019 — 2020
- TheQuestionFounder and CEO2014 — 2019Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Эхо Москвы (Echo of Moscow)Foreign Correspondent2013 — 2019Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Эхо Москвы (Echo of Moscow)Radio Journalist, Anchor, and Show Host2005 — 2013
- DOZHD Optimistic ChannelForeign Correspondent2013 — 2014Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- DOZHD Optimistic ChannelTV Anchor and Show Host2011 — 2013
- Slon.ruSenior Editor, Politics and Society2011 — 2013
Skills & more
Team ManagementManagementTeam Leadership3Content Strategy2Creative use of data1Data Visualization1Product Development1Product Launch1Creative EntrepreneurshipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Visual ArtsArts & Crafts
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tonia Samsonova?
- Tonia Samsonova is the founder and CEO of Exactly.ai, a London-based platform that helps brands and creative teams generate on-brand visuals at scale. Previously a journalist, she founded The Question, which was acquired by Yandex. Her work has been recognized with awards including Eurobest (Gold), ADCE (Silver), The One Show (Gold), and Epica (Gold), along with a Cannes Lions shortlist.
- Where does Tonia Samsonova work?
- Tonia Samsonova is Founder of Tonia Samsonova.
- What companies did Tonia Samsonova found?
- Tonia Samsonova founded Tonia Samsonova.
- Where did Tonia Samsonova go to school?
- Tonia Samsonova studied at Higher School of Economics (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology).
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