Vladyslav Konovets (Vlad Konov)

СЕО, Nanit Robot

He is an experienced product manager and entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in robotics, drones and defense technologies. During his career, he has led teams of up to 100 engineers, developed hardware and software products using artificial intelligence, and successfully mass-produced over 5,000 training drones, including the HUGO robot, a unique development of an autonomous robot for human-machine interaction, which has won awards at international exhibitions. In my work, I implement advanced technologies such as AI, OpenCV, STM32 and Raspberry Pi, organizing mass production of high-tech solutions. Successfully raised over $1.75 million in investments and grants, worked with leading companies such as Intel and Microsoft, and received recognition at CES, TechCrunch, and Collision

Vladyslav’s path in robotics and drone development has allowed him to collaborate with leading investment companies, raise over $1.75 million in venture capital and grants, and receive numerous industry awards, speaking at Techcrunch, Collision conf, CES, Y Combinator.

He has extensive experience working with cutting-edge technologies — from hardware to programming and AI. He has worked with companies such as Intel and Microsoft, and holds an MBA in IT Management.

Nataliya Polyakovska

Principal AI Consultant, SoftServe

Natalia is an expert in implementing AI and machine learning solutions for startups and enterprise clients in various industries. She collaborates with players such as AWS and Google. She currently works at SoftServe as a Principal AI Consultant, where she specializes in developing and optimizing AI strategies, as well as building technical solutions using AI. As a Principal AI Consultant at SoftServe, she works with companies around the world — from early-stage startups to unicorn startups and large enterprise companies such as AWS and Google. Within the framework of cooperation with SoftServe, she is the main expert responsible for AI in the implementation of multi-million dollar projects focused on the implementation of AI solutions.

Anastasiia Yevtushok

CFO, Optic Inc

Anastasia is an experienced financier and CFO with primary experience in SaaS software companies and biotechnology with deep knowledge in managing large investments, teams and implementing cross-functional projects. In her career, she has worked with various business models, including startups, retail and consulting. She has successful experience working in the USA, where she deeply immersed herself in the startup culture of Silicon Valley, researched the conditions for successful fundraising and created a business network with investors and industry experts. She has strong expertise in GAAP, US taxation, managerial finance and financial modeling. She is an active member of F-Suite, the top-level American financial community, where financial technology topics are regularly discussed. Anastasia actively supports the Ukrainian startup community in San Francisco.

Oleksandr Bililovets

Product manager, ЕРАМ

He has more than 10 years of experience as a product manager, starting with digital marketing, and has built startups in FinTech and developed services in HealthTech. Currently manages internal BizDev and Revenue Analysis applications in EPAM. Alexander’s experience includes product analytics, building marketing funnels, developing unique selling propositions (USPs) and managing product-minded teams.

Helps startups build strategies to optimize the customer lifecycle (CAC/LTV) and create effective feedback loops.

Adam Golovenko 

CEO, Suplery Inc

He has extensive experience in various fields, including IT, digital transformation and management, but in the last few years he has been connecting his activities with pedagogy and digital technologies for education. Launched businesses and projects during COVID without investment. Has real practice in the development of businesses and projects from 0 to successfully operating enterprises.  

Ivan Denysiuk

CEO, Zade

He has experience in developing and launching FinTech products, designing neobanks and crypto wallets. Creating a product development strategy for LegalTech startups. Working with FinTech startups from pre-seed to Series A.

Zade, owned by Ivan, is an internationally recognised product development team with over 5 years of experience in launching startup products at pre-seed and seed stages. Recently, together with the team, he launched LaunchKit, a programme for early-stage startups, where the team turns a founders’ idea into a clickable prototype in Figma in 30 days for further hypothesis validation and feedback collection.

Nazar Podolchak

Head of the Department of Administrative and Financial Management, Lviv Polytechnic National University.

Prominent scientist, professor, head of the department, head of the innovation ecosystem at Lviv Polytechnic National University. He is an expert in assessing the effectiveness of enterprise management systems, strategic management, risk management and university management. Active in the field of startup development: incubation, prototyping, crowdfunding, team building. He has many years of experience in cooperation with science parks, searching for markets and foreign partners. He is an innovator, leader, result-oriented communicator, which is confirmed by his successful experience in implementing more than 50 local, national and international grant programmes.

Vladyslav Yevstafiev

Business Development Manager, LetsData

Vladyslav is a business development and startup ecosystems professional with over 3 years of experience. His expertise includes problem solving, leadership and decision making in dynamic environments, with a proven track record of building and improving products with varying budgets. As a Business Development Manager at LetsData, Vladyslav specialised in sales, market research, startup selection and mentoring, and worked on strategic improvements to internal products and processes. He is able to develop innovative solutions, keep abreast of the latest technology trends and strategically plan for the future. Vladyslav has lived in 4+ countries and has a good understanding of the business environment in different regions, which allows him to effectively develop business in different locations. Vlad’s communication and organisational skills allow him to effectively prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Daria Yaniieva

Investment Director, Sigma Software Labs

Investment Director at Sigma Software Labs, a corporate VC of Sigma Software (TOP 100 Global IT Outsourcing). Board member at Defence Builder, an accelerator for Ukrainian Defence Tech startups. Speaker at Ukrainian and global technology events such as London Tech Week, Eurosatory, Drone Defence Forum, IT Arena, etc. Doctor of Philosophy.

Mykyta Popov

CEO/Founder, SoftTeam

is a proactive IT expert with extensive experience in creating and developing business projects. In 2019, he founded his first IT company with a budget of $800, focused on business automation. In two years, he created a vertical group of companies, including Oxon Tech, Solar Control, E-phan, TR Legal, and PM-DT. At the beginning of 2022, he lost the entire group due to the war, but managed to create a new brand, SoftTeam, and is now gradually rebuilding the vertical group of companies. Mykyta is actively involved in charity work as a member of the Cossack Guard of Ukraine and a member of the Board of Directors of the Recover Ukraine humanitarian foundation.

He is a postgraduate student at a pedagogical university, author of scientific publications and a speaker at conferences.

He leads an active lifestyle, goes in for sports six times a week, and is fond of running and boxing.

Andrii Perepelytsia

CEO and co-founder, Zammler Kazakhstan

Experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record in the logistics industry, including warehousing, transport logistics, fulfilment, e-commerce, marketplace trading, retail and wholesale of packaging materials. It has an exceptional reputation for customer service in Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

Andrii Brodetskyi

Investment analyst, Horizon Capital

Investment analyst in private equity at Horizon Capital. Works with early-stage and growth-stage AI technology companies. He performs investment analysis, business and market analysis, monitoring and support of the company’s portfolio. He is an active member of the tech and venture capital community. He constantly monitors the market, runs a popular channel with tech investment news and a podcast. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering (KPI) and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Finance (HSE).