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Anton Konikoff

Founder & Chairman, Acronym

Digital marketingNew York

Anton Konikoff founded Acronym, a search and performance marketing agency, in 1995 while still in graduate school, and is its founder and chairman. Born and raised in the Soviet Union, he moved to the U.S. at 20 and studied at the University of Bridgeport and Union College. He lives in Manhattan, where Acronym is headquartered.

Anton hasn’t spoken on a TechTO, TechVancouver or TechWaterloo stage. This profile is here because Anton co-founded Acronym, which appears in 1 talk in the archive.

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For Russian-Born Entrepreneur, a Steady Climb to Prominence in SearchClickZ
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What is Anton Konikoff's role at Acronym?

Acronym's leadership page, checked September 2026, lists Anton Konikoff as Founder & Chairman.

When did Anton Konikoff start Acronym?

His personal site, antonkonikoff.com (checked September 2026), says he founded Acronym in 1995 while still in graduate school. ClickZ reported on 2008-08-28 that the agency grew out of consulting work he began after graduate studies, and that he moved to Acronym full time in 2001.

What is Anton Konikoff's background?

ClickZ reported on 2008-08-28 that he was born and raised in the Soviet Union, immigrated to the U.S. at age 20, studied at the University of Bridgeport and did an MBA at Union College in upstate New York.

Where is Anton Konikoff based?

His personal site, antonkonikoff.com (checked September 2026), says New York City (Manhattan) has been his home for over two decades. Acronym's leadership page lists its global headquarters in the Empire State Building.

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