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

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Our Mission

To make business communication simple and effective. To provide businesses worldwide with modern tools, information, and opportunities for effective interaction and development.

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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.

Data Verified contact base and flexible search mechanism
Access Global access to the investment market
Analytics Analytical tools and other useful features
Security Protection of personal data of Platform users
Rating Evaluation functions and user rating scale
Community Investment community and networking
Experts Expert community
AI Implementation of the latest technologies

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 / Founder
Responsible for the overall strategy and management of the startup. Before founding the company, he worked in several successful startups, where he was involved in business development, fundraising, and team management. He received a PhD in Money, 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-Founder
Manages the technical development and product design, implements the latest technologies, and ensures the smooth operation of the Platform. He has over 18 years of experience in programming, design, and engineering. Under his full and partial guidance, over 20 projects have been successfully implemented, including platforms, online stores, information resources, and corporate websites. In his free time, Serhii writes music, plays sports, enjoys active recreation, and engages in self-development.

Technical Team

Mariia Menchikovski

Agile Project Manager / SAFe Scrum Master

Agile 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 Consultant

Has 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

Writer
Responsible for creating marketing, technical, and other textual content. Has over 10 years of successful experience in copywriting and content marketing. Specializes in developing high-quality texts that increase audience engagement and contribute to business growth. Possesses skills in writing articles, blogs, advertising materials, various regulations, policies, and technical documentation that meet modern content requirements. Has worked with small and medium-sized businesses, as well as non-profit organizations.

Mykhailo Karpenko

Backend Developer
Develops complex web systems and architectural solutions based on .NET technologies such as ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Blazor, and others. Has experience with various cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, which allows him to create scalable (over 200 million clients) and high-performance web applications. Successfully implemented innovative solutions in several large companies, including Deloitte, Pitney Bowes, CDW, Salesforce, and 888 Holdings. Coordinated large teams and managed multi-million dollar budgets.

Mark Burkut

CTO / Senior Full-Stack Developer / Architect
Develops the architecture of complex web systems and platforms. Has significant experience in creating solutions for social media, e-commerce, enterprise systems, and machine learning (Artificial Intelligence). Worked in research and leadership positions in the Department of Theoretical Studies in Artificial Intelligence at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Problems of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. His experience includes developing video streaming services, integrating systems for network monitoring, and optimizing large data processing.

Oleksandr Yevstratenko

Content Maker
A cybersecurity and digital media specialist with advanced skills in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva, VN, and Sony Vegas Pro. Currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at the Kyiv Aviation Institute. Oleksandr combines his technical knowledge with a solid foundation in digital content creation, allowing him to effectively address cybersecurity challenges in the modern digital environment. His proficiency in multimedia tools also enhances his ability to develop secure and visually appealing digital content.

Vladyslav Lozin

SMM / Content Maker
Experienced SMM specialist with over 4 years of experience in creating and implementing strategic solutions for managing corporate, personal, and public pages on social networks. Expert in developing effective strategies that significantly increase the engagement of potential target audiences. Develops detailed content plans, conducts in-depth content analysis and competitive environment analysis, performs creative page redesigns, and creates a unique visual style for each brand. Specializes in tracking and optimizing key performance indicators of content and advertising campaigns.

Consultants

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 University

Has 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 Partners

Has 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 Lviv

A 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.

Investor Profile

Investors are individuals, funds, or organizations who are ready to invest resources in the development of innovative ideas and startups. On the Platform, you can find promising projects worldwide, invest, and expand your network of business connections.

If you are an investor, on the Platform you will be able to:

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Startup Profile

Startups are newly created businesses or projects with an innovative idea that require resources for growth. The Platform will help you find the necessary support and take your idea to the next level.

If you are a startup, on the Platform you will be able to:

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Accelerator Profile

Accelerators are organizations that provide comprehensive support to startups: from funding and mentorship to access to resources. On the Platform, you gain access to quality 'deal flow' and can effectively interact with promising projects.

If you are an accelerator, on the Platform you will be able to:

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Expert Profile

Experts are specialists who provide professional services to startups and investors. The Platform allows you to demonstrate your expertise, enhance your reputation, and find clients regardless of your geographical location.

If you are an expert, on the Platform you will be able to:

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