In a press conference held this morning, UVI announced a $5 million gift commitment from investment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff. Mr. Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research (USVI) LLC (13D), has pledged $1 million annually to UVI over a period of five years. This gift will benefit the students of UVI as well as the US Virgin Islands as the gift promotes entrepreneurship, though student competition, hiring of an expert in the field, seed money for new businesses for winners of the competition, additional courses at UVI, and much, much more. Congratulations UVI and thank you Mr. Sokoloff for your generous donation.
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