Timur Kudratov is a prominent serial entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in the UAE. He is the founder of Enlightened Minds Investments and World Key Concierge, having played a pivotal role in bringing over 500 companies to the region. Kudratov’s professional journey is defined by extreme resilience; he began his career in 2004 as a lifeguard in Dubai before building a large investment ecosystem that has achieved a billion-dollar total turnover.  

At the Gladiator Summit, Kudratov delivered a session titled "From Employment to Entrepreneurship: Taking the Leap and Building Your Own Path". He shared practical, field-tested steps for individuals looking to transition from traditional employment to business ownership. His talk focused on the fundamental shift required in the entrepreneurial mindset to survive the "real battles" of business, emphasizing that true success is driven by internal purpose.