On July 10th, UAtech Venture Night lands at Startupfest Montreal - bringing together some of the most driven Ukrainian startup founders and a curated group of international investors and operators. It’s more than just a pitch competition; it’s a spotlight on vision, grit, and global ambition, powered by a vibrant community that believes in building beyond borders.
Early-stage Ukrainian-founded startups will pitch live in high-intensity, 3-minute investor sessions, followed by rapid-fire Q&A and real-time scoring. What sets this apart? Our panel of esteemed jurors will help select the top Ukrainian-founded startup, and the team they choose will earn extra points toward their final score, potentially tipping the scales in the race for the grand prize. At stake: not only recognition but exclusive perks from Spendbase, and support from Bonzai AI and TextMe.
We’re excited to present this year’s jury panel - a distinguished group of industry leaders with rich backgrounds in venture capital, product innovation, and scaling high-growth startups. Their perspectives and hands-on experience will play a pivotal role in guiding and elevating the next wave of Ukrainian-founded ventures taking the stage.
Volodymyr Demianenko- Founder of UAtech, Co-founder of SOLU and TENO
Volodymyr Demianenko is the Founder of UAtech, a platform spotlighting Ukrainian innovation globally. A seasoned tech entrepreneur and co-founder of SOLU and TENO, he brings 20+ years in tech. He also actively supports startups as a speaker and advisor, with deep expertise in AI, software development, and ecosystem building.
Anna Nikitenko- Founder of TENO
Anna Nikitenko – A serial founder behind TENO and Text Me, Anna brings sharp expertise in financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and business structures across both U.S. and Canadian markets. With a strong track record of supporting entrepreneurs and investors throughout North America, she understands the critical importance of financial literacy and informed decision-making in startup success.
Iryna Andriushchenko — AI Founder & Researcher. AI Enterpreneur of the Year 2025
Iryna Andriushchenko is the founder of Handy.ai, an agentic AI platform for enterprise execution. AI Enterpreneur of the Year 2025 (Women in AI Awards North America), published author on AI systems, and active member of the Google for Startups alumni community.
Hennadii Pysanko — People & Talent Leader | Startup–Scale Expert
Hennadii Pysanko is the Director of People and Talent at WhiteTech, with 15+ years of experience building high-performing global teams. Scaled tech startups from Series A to C — including People.ai, DataRobot, and Alokai — across the U.S., LATAM, and Europe.
Yelyzaveta Rybalchenko — Content & Influencer Marketing Strategist
Yelyzaveta Rybalchenko is a Content & Influencer Marketing Strategist with over 8+ years of experience with Ukrainian beauty, fashion, and F&B brands. Built digital presence for Spell Chocolate through aesthetic content and creative PR mailings. Led Lamel Cosmetics’ U.S. market entry via content and influencer strategy, resulting in a deal with Sally Beauty and retail expansion to 1,500 stores. Specializes in platform-native content, creator partnerships, and data-driven growth.
Don’t miss the energy, the insight, and the opportunity - register now to join UAtech Venture Night @Startupfest!
