Ratmir Timashev left Russia for Ohio State after the collapse of the Soviet Union and later built a fortune in the software business. Now, he’s putting his money into an ambitious effort to attract AI startups to Columbus—and turn Ohio into the AI heartland. Read the full story: 📸: Jake Rosenberg for Forbes

Billionaire software entrepreneur Ratmir Timashev wants to make Ohio’s capital the latest AI boomtown in America. Check out the full story to learn more:

After spending 13 years in the U.S., Ratmir Timashev briefly returned to Russia, only to realize he didn't like the country Putin was building. Even after short stint in Switzerland, he wasn't satisfied. Eventually, Timashev decided the U.S. was the place for him. Read more about American immigrants who are excelling in their industries: #Forbes250# Photo: Robert Severi for Forbes

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