Before the full-scale invasion, Svitlana was a successful freelancer in Ukraine, running a large studio and costume shop. She traveled frequently, enjoying a stable and thriving career.
Russia's war against Ukraine, which began with the annexation of Crimea in February 2014 and the invasion of eastern Ukraine in April 2014, as well as a full-scale invasion in February 2022, caused a massive outflow of refugees, a significant portion of whom ended up in the United States.
At the third business camp of the Amarelo Azul program, 70 women from Ukraine who plan to start their own businesses studied. 3 more entrepreneurs received grants to realize their business dreams!
In the second set of the Amarelo Azul 2.0 program, three winners from Ukraine received grants to implement their business ideas in Portugal. This success highlights the importance of the program in providing opportunities for women in business and their integration in the new society.
Through intensive workshops, mentoring support and international networking, V4 Startup Force Ukraine participants strengthened cross-border business relationships, developing business knowledge and building new contacts.
Open the curtain of Web Summit 2023: the Ukrainian stand vividly demonstrates the innovative potential of the country, emphasizing its key role in the global technological arena.
About hundreds of negotiations with investors, the importance of participating in all possible programs and why now is the best time to start a women's business.
Why competitors are cool, and you shouldn't be afraid to make a fool of yourself? In what cases should you not rush to attract investments and what should you consider before becoming a founder? What are the specifics of B2B and what does the formula for a successful startup look like? We talked about this with Svitlana Sutyrina, a graduate of our Female Leadership Program and the founder of Lookerz.
