Natalia Sokolova (daugther of Alexander) started working with the family business upon her graduation (Magnum Cum Laude)  from University of Maryland in the late 90s. Natalia Sokolova (linkedin). Coming from a long line of academics gave Natalia a very strong foundation on perseverance and strength. Her grandfather received the Lenin Prize (equivalent to the Nobel prize in the former Soviet Union). Her mother is also award-winning PhD scientists in mechanical and metallurgical engineering, she has recently won the “Best Professor” award.  Natalia grew up with the attitude of working hard to achieve my goals and not to believe in impossible.  ​ Natalia currently resides in Beverly Hills.  Together with her team she reviews many direct investment deals.  Natalia is very involved in the Family Office world and is an invited speaker to many prestigious conferences world wide.  Being a trusted member of many prestigious domestic and international family office networks Natalia advises a number of Family Offices on their direct investment and co-investment strategies and the importance on global sustainably impact investing.