Ilya Malkin
Ilya Malkin
Co-founder @ Sort a Brick
Co-founder @ Sort a Brick
Ilya Malkin is an entrepreneur who has turned a global nostalgia problem into a high-tech opportunity. As the Co-Founder of Sort A Brick, Ilya leverages advanced AI-powered sorting technology to tackle a unique challenge: bringing billions of neglected toy building bricks back to life. By applying computer vision to the chaotic reality of mixed brick collections, his company automates the restoration of used sets, transforming "clutter" into sustainable play and boosting resale value by 5-10x.
His pivot into AI-driven circular economics is built on a formidable foundation in high-stakes finance and strategy. An alumnus of Harvard Business School’s leadership program, Ilya spent 17 years building RESPONSUM, a consultancy where he secured over €200M in grant financing for 400+ R&D projects.
Ilya Malkin is an entrepreneur who has turned a global nostalgia problem into a high-tech opportunity. As the Co-Founder of Sort A Brick, Ilya leverages advanced AI-powered sorting technology to tackle a unique challenge: bringing billions of neglected toy building bricks back to life. By applying computer vision to the chaotic reality of mixed brick collections, his company automates the restoration of used sets, transforming "clutter" into sustainable play and boosting resale value by 5-10x.
His pivot into AI-driven circular economics is built on a formidable foundation in high-stakes finance and strategy. An alumnus of Harvard Business School’s leadership program, Ilya spent 17 years building RESPONSUM, a consultancy where he secured over €200M in grant financing for 400+ R&D projects.