In 2026, AI marks its 70th anniversary as an academic term—a surprising milestone for a field that remained niche until the 2010s. Since then, AI has become a driving force of innovation, powered by vast data, cloud computing, better hardware, and smarter algorithms—igniting a modern Gold Rush. But...
When founders start working on their products, they usually pay little attention to formalities. However, this casual approach can lead to issues when it comes to securing investments.
In this article, I’ll explain what founders should settle at the pre-seed stage to maximize the company’s chances of...
Last year, we started developing an MVP for our fintech product, Toolza. The initial idea was based on observations my business partner, and I made from our first three companies over the past 12 years. Many of our clients struggled with disconnected processes, scattered teams, and an endless cycle of...
Despite the war, Ukraine’s startup ecosystem has ranked among the top three fastest-growing ecosystems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and is the fourth most valuable (following Poland, Estonia, and the Czech Republic). What is the secret behind its success? How is it evolving? And does this mean...
My first product was a live wallpaper for iPhones. Sounds like a billion-dollar idea, right? Well, I’m kidding. For sure, it wasn’t. Realising this quite quickly, I experimented a lot with products, business approaches, operational activities, and priorities.
That’s what a lot of entrepreneurs did. Netflix...
In the face of war and challenging times, IT companies working in Ukraine show how to keep going and do well. Ukrainian engineers have continued working and maintained high levels of productivity under these difficult conditions. This article aims to share the valuable lessons learned by technology companies and teams...
