London Technology Club hosted an exclusive lunch with Michael Calvey, Chairman of Baring Ventures and author of Odyssey Moscow: One American’s Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State. Held at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, the private event brought together investors and business leaders for an intimate conversation spanning Calvey’s rise as a pioneering private equity investor in Russia, the betrayal that led to his arrest, and his path forward.

With sincerity and humor, Calvey shared reflections on resilience, risk, and the broader lessons his story offers to global investors operating in volatile markets. Guests gained firsthand insight into the evolution of Baring Vostok, its landmark investments in companies like Yandex, Tinkoff, and Kaspi, and the personal ordeal that ultimately reshaped Calvey’s relationship with Russia and international finance.