Meet the Jury: UAtech Venture Night Web Summit Vancouver

Olia 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.

Volodymyr Demianenko is the founder of UAtech,a community and platform designed to showcase and amplify Ukrainian innovations in North American, and global markets and the publisher of UAtech Today. 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.

Founder of SmartphoneKey, a startup developing smart access systems and IoT solutions for internet providers.

Vadym has over 20 years of experience in tech, AI, and telecom. He started as a student passionate about Artificial Intelligence and grew to become CEO of one of Ukraine’s largest ISPs. His focus today is on connecting not just people, but billions of devices—driving the next wave of the internet through innovation, strategy, and real-world impact.

Valerii Khomynskyi – Innovator in AI and Logistics
Valerii Khomynskyi is a tech entrepreneur and innovator focused on applying artificial intelligence to real-world challenges in logistics and infrastructure. He is the founder of TruckSync, a U.S.-based startup optimizing freight operations and promoting sustainable transport, and a co-owner of Elite Biz Team, a consulting firm helping companies grow through smart strategy and innovation.

With a background in logistics, marketing, and business development, Valerii brings a cross-disciplinary approach to building scalable solutions. His work is driven by a belief that technology should create both business value and positive impact on society.

​Anna Nikitenko is the founder of TENO, a startup dedicated to enhancing financial literacy among newcomers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Canada and the U.S. With extensive experience collaborating with entrepreneurs and investors across North America, Anna deeply understands the critical role that financial literacy, regulatory awareness, and informed decision-making play in determining the success of newcomers. She believes that mastering the fundamentals of taxes, cash flow, credit, and business structures is essential for securing a prosperous future.​

Alex Medwin is the Co-Founder and CEO of LEAFIO AI Retail Solutions, a company specializing in AI-driven automation for the retail industry. With over 25 years of experience, Alex has deep expertise in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of business and technology within retail. His areas of focus include retail planning, inventory management and optimization, allocation, replenishment, logistics, and applied retail analytics. ​

Under his leadership, LEAFIO AI has developed innovative solutions that enhance on-shelf availability and improve customer experiences. Alex has been instrumental in integrating advanced technologies, such as AI-powered image recognition, to detect empty shelves and optimize product placement, thereby ensuring optimal product availability and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Kristina is a recognized leader in aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering, with 15+ years of experience. She started at Antonov, contributing to avionics for the An-124, An-148, and An-225, and later led electric vehicle projects for Audi, VW, and Škoda at Kromberg & Schubert—earning Engineer of the Year and Best Project Leader awards.

Now in the U.S., she drives industrial automation at Teledyne Controls and advances research in AI-based defect prediction. Kristina is also a Scopus-published author on global engineering and innovation strategy.

Olga is a Global Marketing Leader with 15+ years of experience scaling brands across technology, luxury, telecom, and automotive industries. A Gold Effie Award winner and Stanford-certified expert, she has shaped iconic names like Samsung, LVMH, Stellantis, and Cartier, and led communication campaigns for leading global agencies with significant U.S. presence, including Havas, MediaCom/WPP and Dentsu. Olga brings bold strategic thinking, leadership in brand management, a passion for innovation, and transformative marketing to help companies grow globally.

Serial entrepreneur and investor with 10+ years in fintech, trading, and mathematical market prediction.

Co-founder of VKLYBETV, Maincream, Ukraine’s largest currency exchange service, and several fintech ventures including BeRich.

Active in currency trading since 2013 and in crypto (investing, trading, mining) since 2016, with hands-on experience in building financial products and predictive tech.

Oksana Kravchenko is the Head of Creator Partnerships at Manychat, a leading SaaS platform with over 1.5 million users helping businesses and creators automate conversations across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other key social platforms. With over 10 years of experience in marketing, PR, influencer strategy, and marketing growth, Oksana has led global partnerships and launched high-impact campaigns in the U.S. and internationally. She specializes in marketing growth for SaaS companies and advises startups on go-to-market strategy, growth, and influencer marketing. Oksana is also passionate about supporting Ukrainian brands and businesses expanding into the U.S. market.

 Kostiantyn Lytvynenko is a visionary restaurateur and investor with 20+ years of experience and 35+ restaurant launches.

In Ukraine, he created Sensuiaki (Melrose), Plov Hochu, Mamoy Klianus, and Shopochem.

In the U.S., he launched All You Need in Miami—profitable in two months and later sold—and Mood in Los Angeles, a standout concept uniting Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines.

He is known for turning bold culinary ideas into thriving brands.

A marketing strategist and founder of an agency helping tech and service-based businesses grow through brand strategy, advertising, and automation. Since 2020, she has led initiatives from rebranding to high-converting funnels and paid campaigns, building scalable systems that drive lead generation and business growth.

Now based in Chicago, IL, she works as a digital marketing specialist in the home remodeling industry. She also mentors startups and judges hackathons, turning brand insights into actionable strategies.