At UAtech.today, we are proud to present a diverse group of editors who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the world of technology and innovation. Each editor plays a crucial role in shaping the content that drives conversation, explores emerging trends, and highlights the people and ideas transforming industries. With their unique perspectives and deep expertise, our editors are dedicated to bringing you the most insightful and forward-thinking stories.
Volodymyr Demianenko is the founder of UAtech and the creator of UAtech.today, a platform connecting Ukrainian innovators with the North American market. With over 20 years of experience in technology, he co-founded Handy.AI before launching his new AI-driven CRM, SOLU, for solo professionals. Volodymyr also supports emerging startups as a speaker and advisor, sharing his expertise in AI and software development.
Iryna Andriushchenko is the Editor-in-Chief for uatech.today. She is the founder of Handy.ai and an active advocate for initiatives that promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Iryna also serves as a mentor for accelerator programs supporting female founders. Recognized for her contributions to technology and innovation, she has earned accolades in both Ukraine and Canada, including being named one of the Top 25 Ukrainian Women Leaders. Iryna has co-authored research such as "From Ukraine to Canada: Cultivating Sustainable Success with AI-Powered Digital Solutions" and "Real Talk: How Generative AI Could Close Canada’s Productivity Gap," highlighting the transformative potential of AI.
Jane Madwin is an experienced sales leader with over 20 years in the industry, including 15 years as a VP of Sales in B2B enterprise. She is also the co-founder of Leafio AI, a company focused on automating and optimizing supply chain and merchandising processes for retailers and CPG manufacturers worldwide. Under her leadership, Leafio AI scaled from a local startup to an international business, operating across multiple continents. Jane has gained invaluable insight into the unique challenges of global business expansion and has developed a keen understanding of what works in building successful sales and marketing strategies.
Olia Stasiuk is a Bestselling Author and a Certified Global Professional in Human Resources, with deep expertise in HR strategy, people development, and Diversity and Inclusion. She’s a Harvard Business School alumna, a 15-time half-marathoner, and the author of the book 66 Days Success Formula.
Olia is also the CEO of Bonzai AI, offering three cutting-edge AI-powered products—Bonzai Video, Bonzai Course Creator, and Bonzai Learning Management System. These solutions reduce operational costs and time around employee learning by 99%, provide instant translations in over 29 languages, and use professional digital trainer twins that enable global scaling 50x faster than traditional methods. Combining innovation with practical AI applications, Olia empowers businesses of all sizes to leverage technology for enhanced efficiency, scalability, and success across industries.
Svitlanka is a co-founder of Neofin, a lending automation platform that enables financial institutions to seamlessly launch and manage loan products with speed and efficiency. Under her leadership as Chief Operating Officer, Neofin has expanded into 11 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East - and continues to grow.
Svitlanka is an alumna of premier fintech programs, including Equifax Accelerate, Mastercard Start Path, and WMNFintech by BMO. These experiences have provided her with deep industry insights and a powerful global network.
Svitlanka is also an accomplished speaker, having taken the stage at major fintech conferences such as Money20/20, Sibos, and competitions such as North America’s WMNTech. Her expertise spans enterprise and startup fintech partnerships, where she has successfully driven collaborations that fuel innovation in lending in particular.
As an editor of UATech’s fintech chapter, she curates insights, trends, and strategic recommendations for the fintech community.
Anna Nikitenko is a seasoned professional with extensive experience working alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals across Canada and the U.S. She has a deep understanding of how financial literacy, regulatory awareness, and informed decision-making play a pivotal role in determining whether newcomers thrive or face setbacks. Anna believes that mastering the fundamentals of taxes, cash flow, credit, and business structures is not just technical know-how—it is the bedrock of securing a successful future.
Leonid Tkachenko is a technology leader with extensive experience in product development, system architecture, high-load backend systems, and cloud solutions. He has a proven track record of delivering scalable and resilient software products, having worked with big tech companies, startups, and consulting firms. As an active member of the UATech community in Canada, Leonid is deeply engaged with Ukrainian startups, offering support and analyzing their technical solutions, innovations, and the challenges they are addressing in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Andriy Gubynskyi, MBA - Founder and CEO of Craft Innovations, a global leader in customer research and product design. I help enterprises and startups built products people love to use and pay for. Area of expertise: customer research strategy / product-market fit validation / business modelling & monetisation / CX/UX strategy.
Lecturer at IMI-Kyiv business shool, mentor at EBRD Star Venture program.
Stan Puchyn is a seasoned expert in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and Revenue Operations (RevOps) for B2B companies. With a solid background in optimizing marketing operations processes and aligning marketing and sales teams, he has consistently driven revenue growth and enhanced operational efficiency. Stan's strategic insights have empowered organizations to penetrate markets and achieve sustainable growth. His commitment to excellence and innovation positions him as a thought leader in the B2B sector, dedicated to transforming business operations and fostering success.
Dmytro Grechko is a seasoned entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator with a deep-rooted passion for simplifying complex technological challenges. His approach to building startups centers around efficient product development and rapid scaling. With over 10 years of experience in software development, he has played a pivotal role in building hundreds of tech products, helping startups and enterprises bring their ideas to market faster and more efficiently. Dmytro actively supports the startup ecosystem, acting as an advisor at multiple startups and speaking at industry conferences about the future of cloud automation, backend development, and AI-driven infrastructure.
As the founder and CEO of Deskree, Dmytro leads a company that streamlines infrastructure management for developers, empowering them to build scalable applications without deep DevOps knowledge. Deskree enables teams to accelerate feature delivery through containerized, single-responsibility services, abstracting backend complexities and allowing for seamless cloud-native development.
Vitali Kaspler – AI & Emerging Technologies Editor
Vitali Kaspler is a product and technology leader with a strong history of driving impactful solutions. As a founding team member and VP of Engineering at Mealco, he shaped an AI-powered platform that earned a Time Magazine Best Invention award in 2022. Beyond technical execution, he defined the product’s direction, using AI and analytics to optimize operations and solve real-world problems. With deep experience across multiple startups, he brings a sharp understanding of innovation and growth to his work. Now, Vitali is focused on advancing AI—using large language models, AI agents, and new tools to tackle business challenges. He offers clear, practical insights on how AI is transforming industries.
