During a recent expert discussion around EWDN’s CEE startup and VC research, I asked Yuliya Sychikova, Associate with AVentures Capital, what has changed in the Ukrainian tech startup ecosystem.
More and more young millennial entrepreneurs are launching their own product companies instead of working for someone else in software outsourcing firms, she said, adding: “One of the major factors is events organised by industry associations and angels (investors) that offer new startups an opportunity to showcase their products.”
Besides organising events, non-profits, NGOs and associations provide Ukraine tech startups and other companies with mentoring, networking, education in key technical skills and increased …read more
Source: Emerging Europe