From Curiosity to Acquisition: How Vitalii Romanchenko Built and Sold Elai.io in Just Three Years

From Curiosity to Acquisition: How Vitalii Romanchenko Built and Sold Elai.io in Just Three Years

What does it really take to turn an idea into a fast-growing startup—and navigate a successful exit? For Vitalii Romanchenko, it began with a curious mindset, deep tech experience, and the decision to focus sharply on one niche. As the founder of Elai.io, an AI-powered video generation platform, Vitalii led the company from launch to acquisition by industry leader Panopto in just over three years. Today, he continues the journey as Head of AI Product Strategy at Panopto, helping shape the futu


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Alex Vitchenko on How VCs Think: Smart Capital, Founder Red Flags, and What Makes a Startup Fundable

Alex Vitchenko on How VCs Think: Smart Capital, Founder Red Flags, and What Makes a Startup Fundable

An Interview with Volodymyr Demianenko What makes a startup investable, not just in theory, but in practice? How do top investors decide who gets their money, time, and trust? Few people can answer those questions as clearly — and honestly — as Alex Vitchenko. With over 20 years in tech, around 40 startup investments, and multiple successful exits, Vitchenko brings the rare combination of entrepreneurial grit and investor insight. As the founder of Digital Future, a Ukraine-born VC fund backin


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How Founders Can Unlock Smart, Non-Dilutive Funding

How Founders Can Unlock Smart, Non-Dilutive Funding

Grants. Tax credits. Wage subsidies. These are just a few of the non-dilutive funding sources that thousands of startups leave on the table every year, simply because they don’t know how to access them. If you're bootstrapping or burning equity too soon, this is your wake-up call. On April 29, 2025, UAtech hosted a high-impact webinar titled "Smart Alternative Funding for Your Business", designed to help founders unlock exactly how to find and secure capital that doesn’t cost them control of th


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Building, Selling, and Starting Over: How Stan Tatarnykov Turned a Childhood Passion into a Global Game

Building, Selling, and Starting Over: How Stan Tatarnykov Turned a Childhood Passion into a Global Game

What does it take to turn a childhood passion into a million-dollar success? For Stan Tatarnykov, it started with a simple love for games, and a relentless drive to build something of his own. Stan Tatarnykov is the owner of mobile game studio Gatarn Games Ltd. and the creator of hit web game Mope.io. Just last week, Gatarn Games launched their newest pets mobile game, Rumblets Go, now available for Android users in Canada via Google Play. Download now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai


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Betting on the Bold: Elena Mazhuha on What Makes Founders Stand Out in 2024

Betting on the Bold: Elena Mazhuha on What Makes Founders Stand Out in 2024

What does it take to get a "yes" from a VC? What separates fundable start-ups from the rest in the eyes of top investors? Elena Mazhuha, Partner at Flyer One Ventures, shared with us what sets winning teams apart, why Ukrainian and CEE founders bring an edge to global markets, and how the investment landscape is shifting in the age of AI. From co-investing with top-tier VCs to helping build some of the region’s most resilient startups, she’s seen it all — and she’s betting on founders who can t


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Networking Redefined: Oleksiy Malytskyy on turning chats into valuable connections

Networking Redefined: Oleksiy Malytskyy on turning chats into valuable connections

Nowadays, technology makes connecting with anyone, anywhere, easier than ever. Yet the question remains: how do we build meaningful connections? To explore this, our team, together with UAtech founder Volodymyr Demianenko, sat down with Oleksiy Malytskyy to hear his perspective and learn more about the projects he’s built and how they came to life.  Oleksiy is the founder of Mazepa League Community (MZP), a space where like-minded individuals come together to learn, grow, and collaborate, as w


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How Founders Can Finally Tap Into Smart, Non-Dilutive Funding

How Founders Can Finally Tap Into Smart, Non-Dilutive Funding

At UAtech, our mission is to support founders and innovators by providing access to essential resources and knowledge. Recognizing the challenges many startups face in securing non-dilutive funding, we're proud to announce an upcoming workshop designed to demystify this critical aspect of business growth. Workshop Details: * Title: Smart Alternative Funding for Your Business * Date: April 29, 2025 * Time: 12:00 PM EST * Location: Online * Registration: Secure your spot here Why This Work


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Meet the Jury: UAtech Venture Night Web Summit Vancouver

Meet the Jury: UAtech Venture Night Web Summit Vancouver

On May 28th, during Web Summit Vancouver, the Ukrainian tech community will host UAtech Venture Night — a side event that puts Ukraine’s rising startup talent in front of global investors and operators. More than just a pitch night, UAtech Venture Night is a celebration of resilience, innovation, and bold entrepreneurial spirit. It’s where early-stage founders get the rare opportunity to present their ideas to a high-caliber jury of international experts — and where the next breakout company mi


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