# Nik Novoselov

## From Theoretical Physics to Applied Systems

A founder’s technical profile

Theoretical physicist (MSc) turned serial founder: hardware from 2012, ML and AI tooling from 2019.

## Abstract

I've built and run companies across science-tech, hardware, machine learning and AI for more than 15 years. Clients include Fortune-500 companies and leading blockchain ecosystems. EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist (2018). Featured in Forbes, Chemistry World and Inc. Currently building AI-agent tooling and developer infrastructure.

**Education:** MSc in Theoretical and Computational Physics

**Current focus:** AI-agent tooling and developer infrastructure

**Keywords:** theoretical physics, hardware, machine learning, AI agents, developer infrastructure

## Experience

### MDRSS (2026)

Founder

RSS feeds for Markdown: a catalog and distribution layer that lets AI agents and developers subscribe to curated Markdown knowledge sources.

[MDRSS](<https://mdrss.com>)

### Deathstar (2026)

Developer

Local-first observability dashboard for host memory pressure and AI-agent sessions (herdr). Open source.

[Deathstar · open-source repository](<https://github.com/NikNovo/deathstar>)

### DeFrens (2025–2026)

Founder

One of the largest Russian-speaking AI communities, with 3,000+ active members.

### Cuore (2020–2025)

Co-founder

Chinese supplier and R&D partner for consumer goods; 10 private brands launched, 5 still live.

### Motif.network (2019–2021)

Founder

ML and reinforcement-learning platform with on-chain behavior analytics, plus a Telegram-based AI agent (launched 2021). Clients: Polkadot, Astar, Algem, Lido.

### Localead (2019–2020)

Founder

ML-based prediction service for food delivery: combines DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats data with census geo-data to predict pricing and competitor inventory and to capture current demand.

### GreelyWheely (2017–2020)

Founder, hardware

Mobile kitchen for hot-food delivery. Patent: US20230301468A1.

[GreelyWheely · patent US20230301468A1](<https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230301468A1/en>)

### ArtNauka (2012–2017)

Founder, science-tech development

Science-tech and edutainment studio. Clients: Microsoft, Ford, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Intel, IBM, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, 3M.

## Recognition

EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, 2018

## References

1. MDRSS. MDRSS \[Web application\]. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://mdrss.com](<https://mdrss.com>)
2. NikNovo. Deathstar \[Source code\]. GitHub. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://github.com/NikNovo/deathstar](<https://github.com/NikNovo/deathstar>)
3. Novoselov N. A. Device for delivering and reheating food \[Patent application\]. US patent application US20230301468A1. 28 Sept 2023. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230301468A1/en](<https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230301468A1/en>)
4. Forbes \[Article\]. 22 Jun 2020. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://www.forbes.ru/karera-i-svoy-biznes/403401-kak-fizik-iz-rostova-na-donu-pridumal-antiseptik-s-zapahom-odobrennoy](<https://www.forbes.ru/karera-i-svoy-biznes/403401-kak-fizik-iz-rostova-na-donu-pridumal-antiseptik-s-zapahom-odobrennoy>)
5. Chemistry World \[Article\]. 26 Jul 2016. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://www.chemistryworld.com/careers/the-stunt-show/1010031.article](<https://www.chemistryworld.com/careers/the-stunt-show/1010031.article>)
6. Inc. \[Web collection\]. \[cited 24 Oct 2026\]. Available from: [https://incrussia.ru/understand/ey-predprinimatel-goda/](<https://incrussia.ru/understand/ey-predprinimatel-goda/>)

## Correspondence

- Email: [N@Niknov.com](<mailto:N@Niknov.com>)
- WeChat: Search for NikNovo
- GitHub: [https://github.com/NikNovo](<https://github.com/NikNovo>)
- X: [https://x.com/artnauka](<https://x.com/artnauka>)
- Telegram: [https://t.me/niknovo](<https://t.me/niknovo>)
- LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/niknov/](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/niknov/>)
- Website: [https://niknov.com](<https://niknov.com>)

Profile snapshot revision: 2026-10-24.