Andriy Dovbenko is the founder and principal of UK-Ukraine TechExchange, an organisation conceived in 2023 to build important bridges between the UK and Ukrainian tech ecosystems.
The non-profit organisation connects start-ups operating in defence and agricultural sectors with capital and individuals who can get technologies to market faster via in-field testing.
It has an extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and lawyers to finance, open doors and create pathways to make important international collaborations possible.
In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Dovbenko discusses two sage pieces of advice he received that have always steered him in the right direction, a common mistake founders make and how his early starts are a key part of his routine.
Which company’s growth story are you most impressed with?
Datadog immediately comes to mind due to its impeccable market timing and customer model....