About Us
We implement a comprehensive approach to solving business communication problems. Our goal is to create strong connections between startups, investors, accelerators, and the expert community, which will contribute to the successful development of their businesses and ideas. Open Vacancies
Our Mission
To make business communication simple and effective. To provide businesses worldwide with modern tools, information, and opportunities for effective interaction and development.
Our Advantages
We have created a single space for business relationships between startups, investors, accelerators, and experts worldwide. We provide everyone with the opportunity to build their own business network and best present themselves and their ideas to the world.
Our Team
Our team is a bridge between an idea and its realization. We are building an ecosystem where every founder finds the right expert, and every investor finds a promising project.
Founders
Dmytro Maksymiv
CEO / PhD / React Developer / FounderMoney, Finance and Credit(specialization in Investment —
Financial Mechanism of Investment Growth) at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. He is the author of about 100 professional scientific and practical articles and collective monographs, as well as 8 patents for scientific work in the field of finance and investment.
Serhii Nyzhnyk
CTO / Web Developer / Designer / Co-FounderTechnical Team
Mariia Menchikovski
Agile Project Manager / SAFe Scrum MasterAgile Project Manager and certified Scrum Master with over 15 years of experience in software development and financial services, program management, engineering processes, and global partnerships. Mariia's professional journey led her through roles in high-tech and semiconductor environments at leading companies such as Intel and Applied Materials, where she developed expertise in data-driven decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and optimizing complex supply chains.
At Intel, she managed supply chain operations, reducing costs by 25% and improving inventory accuracy through proactive solutions and meticulous planning. Mariia's role included data consolidation, risk assessment, and implementing innovative technologies with minimal operational disruptions. Later, as a Project Manager at Applied Materials, she coordinated work with R&D teams, operations, and global teams, which deepened her understanding of international client needs and enhanced her leadership in collaborative cross-functional projects.
Throughout her career, she remains committed to helping clients achieve their goals, whether through improving platform interaction, increasing operational efficiency, or supporting startups on their growth path. Her role as an investment fund expert combines these strengths, allowing her to offer valuable analytics, practical support, and effective solutions that help investors and startups build strong connections and realize their ambitions within INSTACS.
Asta Shakel
Startup Implementation ConsultantHas over 10 years of experience in sales, project management, and business development. Specializes in regional sales management, strategic planning, market monitoring, as well as effective work with VIP clients and accounts receivable management. Key achievements include a threefold increase in sales volume and expansion of the company's distribution network.
Successfully implemented trade marketing initiatives that strengthened the business's competitive advantages. Negotiation skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients contributed to a significant increase in project profitability. In the field of financial management, she participated in the implementation of European projects within the Equal
program. Thanks to Asta's efforts, project refinancing reached 100%, and the reporting system was improved to ensure transparent budget management and effective analysis.
Asta is a leader who inspires her team and a result-oriented professional. Her ability to think strategically, self-discipline, and understanding of client needs help achieve goals and make a significant contribution to business development.
Oleksii Ulianovskyi
WriterMykhailo Karpenko
Backend DeveloperMark Burkut
CTO / Senior Full-Stack Developer / ArchitectOleksandr Yevstratenko
Content MakerVladyslav Lozin
SMM / Content MakerConsultants
Nazar Podolchak
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Administrative and Financial Management at the Institute of Administration, Public Administration and Professional Development of Lviv Polytechnic National UniversityHas over 25 years of experience in education, science, management, and innovative entrepreneurship. Under his scientific supervision, 5 doctoral and 17 candidate (PhD) dissertations have been defended. Author of over 300 publications, including 30 monographs and dozens of articles in publications included in international scientometric databases. He completed internships at leading universities worldwide, including Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke, Vienna, Minnesota, and Texas Universities, and underwent professional training in the UK at Fuchs Lubricants
PLC.
He is the founder and head of Tech StartUp School — an educational and innovative environment at Lviv Polytechnic, within which over 50 projects in the field of startups, entrepreneurship, and digital innovations have been implemented. Since 2020, he also heads the SID CITY Science Park — a technology transfer center that combines science, business, and production. The park was created in partnership with SoftServe and other market leaders and actively implements projects of the HORIZON and EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) programs.
Throughout his career, he has been an expert for the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings, chairman of a specialized academic council, and a member of the Advisory Board of EIT Ukraine. He has received numerous awards, including honorary diplomas from the Cabinet of Ministers and the Parliament of Ukraine, and has been awarded the Excellence in Education
badge. Nazar's calling is to develop an innovative economy, support entrepreneurship, shape a strategic vision for higher education, and promote the integration of Ukrainian science into the global space.
Vlad Vahromov
Venture Investor, Advisor to various Silicon Valley Startups, Co-Founder at Venture Development PartnersHas over 10 years of experience in IT services, consulting, and digital transformation, which shaped his core belief: transformation is the only path to growth. Specializes in strategic changes, developing SaaS solutions, and scaling operations for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and large companies, transforming ambitious ideas into real strategies. His focus is on achieving measurable results through innovation, flexibility, and data-driven work.
Throughout his career, he has led international teams, launched successful SaaS Platforms, optimized business processes in various industries, and advised startups in Silicon Valley. As a former CEO of Intellectsoft and a member of the Forbes Business Council, he has significant experience in accelerating company growth, improving efficiency, and creating long-term business value.
Today, Vlad focuses on collaborating with technology companies and startups, helping them scale smarter, innovate faster, and achieve sustainable success through his expertise in digital transformation, product strategy, and operational excellence.
Vadim Arefiev
Sr. Scrum Master & Dev. Lead / Agile Coach / Sr. Project Manager.Leading expert in Agile transformations with over 25 years of experience in software development and project management. Professional Certified Coach (PCC), SAFe® Program Consultant, Advanced Scrum Master, Kanban Management Professional. Implemented scalable solutions for over 200 million clients in various industries.
He implements advanced Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS methodologies in leading global companies such as Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley. A master of team coaching who helps organizations achieve exceptional efficiency, cohesion, and innovation. Vadim is also the founder of Success Charge Academy, which trains high-class Managers of the new generation (Scrum Master).
He has implemented over 15 large transformational projects for international corporations with multi-million dollar budgets. Organizer of the popular Agile Meetup Agile Coaching. Let's Think Outside the Box
, which brings together specialists from all over the world. Collaborates with top management to adapt Lean-Agile approaches in product development, implementation, and scaling. Known as an Agile visionary who can turn complex challenges into new opportunities.
Borys Karpinskyy
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Business Management, Faculty of Finance and Business Management, Ivan Franko National University of LvivA leading scholar and Doctor of Economic Sciences, professor, who is among the 25 most cited economists in Ukraine according to Google Scholar. His main areas of scientific activity include strategology of state development, behavioral finance, financial system balance, and evaluation of state-building patriotism. He first crystallized the concept of state-building patriotism through tax dominance, developed a management concept of interaction between the financial system, public and private finance, tax culture, and taxpayer motivation.
Professor Karpinskyy is the author of over 500 scientific publications, including 30 monographs, 21 textbooks and manuals, and over 80 copyright certificates. He initiated three scientific series: Territory Economy
, Financial Strategies
, and State and Strategology
. His works have received international recognition and have been approved at conferences in the USA, Japan, Canada, Australia, and many other countries. The professor's scientific and practical results have been used by the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Parliament, and other government agencies.
Karpinskyy is the founder of a scientific school on management control in the strategology of national economy development. He has led many international research projects, including the concept of evaluating state-building patriotism. Under his guidance, 8 candidate dissertations have been defended. In addition, he actively collaborates with leading scientific institutions in Ukraine and Europe and is a co-head of the Cross-border Research Laboratory for Financial and Economic Problems of State Building.
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