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Eugene Malobrodsky

Eugene Malobrodsky

Partner at One Way Ventures; AnchorFree co‑founder.

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Mountain View, California
Joined June 2025
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Founder-to‑investor: Eugene transitioned from founding and scaling AnchorFree (Hotspot Shield) into venture investing, co‑leading One Way Ventures to back immigrant founders. His operator background shapes a thesis focused on immigrant grit and product‑driven companies. onewayvc+2
Operator experience at scale: As AnchorFree co‑founder and later Chief Strategy Officer, Eugene led engineering, operations, and corporate strategy for a product that reached hundreds of millions of users and raised large financing rounds—experience he brings to board and advisor roles. onewayvc+1
Active board/advisor network: He serves as board member or advisor across several startups (Zero Cognitive Systems / ZERØ, GeoZilla, ZecOps, Humanity), applying product, go‑to‑market, and operational expertise to early‑stage teams. theorg+2
Public voice and community builder: Eugene speaks and writes about immigrant founders and VC (podcasts, interviews, and industry press) and maintains an active public profile (X/Twitter), amplifying One Way’s mission and portfolio. alejandrocremades+2

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NBNick Bilogorskiysaid
EMEugene Malobrodsky
stands out as one of the best venture capital investors they know.

Jul 7, 2026