Mentors

Grown in Ukraine and educated at various national and international institutions, I have dedicated my career to mental health and psychological education. My background includes leading research, developmental, and educational projects, as well as working as a psychotherapist. Currently, I work on further developing the Universal Mental Health Training (UMHT), lead the Ukraine’s EuroPsy National Committee, and expand the Reconsolidation Trauma Memory Protocol (RTM) in Ukraine and Europe.

Alex is an experienced tech entrepreneur. He’s the founder and Chief of Growth at YouScan, a leading AI-powered platform for social media analysis, trusted by well-known brands and agencies worldwide. YouScan’s customers include Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Samsung, Vodafone, and United Nations, among others. In 2024, Alex was recognized as one of the Top 5 Global Tech Pioneers in Social Media Intelligence by the Social Intelligence Lab Insider 50, a curated list of the most influential social intell

Passionate about startups, impact, and innovation. With a background in law, business development, and sustainability, I’ve spent years supporting founders—most recently through Seeds of Bravery, helping Ukrainian tech startups expand globally. Co-founder of Carrus Network, connecting curious young minds to discuss the future’s biggest challenges

Steve Koutros is the Director of a management consulting firm, a position he has held since 2020. Diverse industry knowledge across multiple sectors, including energy (upstream and downstream), chemical, technology, pharmaceuticals, retail, and healthcare. He has run 3 cohorts for Erasmus Center of Entrepreneurship for the Seeds of Bravery.

B2B SaaS Marketing Executive with over a decade of experience in driving growth through digital strategy, lead generation, and global partner networks. As a startup mentor and marketing lecturer, I help early-stage founders and professionals build effective go-to-market strategies, scale their businesses, and develop the skills needed to thrive in competitive industries. Passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators and sharing practical expertise to turn ideas into impact.

I am an international brand strategist and mentor with over 17 years of experience in the fashion business, media, and entrepreneurship. My career spans global media houses such as L’Officiel and ELLE, as well as collaborations with fashion-tech startups and innovative creative companies. For several years, I have also served as an expert at the Ukrainian Startup Fund, supporting entrepreneurs in building scalable ventures and sustainable business models.

I turn vision into traction. As a founder, digital marketing strategist, and product management specialist, I help startups and scaleups reach product‑market fit faster and scale efficiently. With 15+ years at the intersection of technology, marketing, and business development, my work spans building digital marketing agencies, launching successful tech products, and leading startup communities that foster innovation and collaboration.

With 20+ years spanning corporates and startups, I focus on corporate innovation, new products/business models and sustainable product development. My mix of experiences – innovation leader, startup co-founder, and consultant – enables me to mentor startups in business modelling, value proposition design, sustainability-driven product development, and open innovation like joint experimentation with corporates.

Tobias Ratschiller is a seed investor in tech startups, mainly in AR/VR, AI/machine learning and blockchain.

I am a highly qualified AgTech specialist and the CEO of the Precision Farming Center FRENDT. My professional journey is deeply connected to the digital transformation of Ukraine’s agricultural sector. My work is centered on implementing advanced digital solutions that not only enhance the efficiency of agribusinesses but also contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s economy. For me, digitalization in agriculture is not merely about technology – it is a strategic tool for national development.

Mariia Kozak is a software engineer specializing in building scalable platforms. She helped develop Level All, a U.S. – based educational platform, from the ground up, making key technical decisions and supporting the growth of the engineering team. Recognized as a judge for the Globee Awards for Technology and The Ventures Startup Awards, and an expert evaluator for the Ukrainian Startup Fund, Mariia also coordinates IT programs for Ukrainian veterans through New Horizons Hub.

A seasoned international technology entrepreneur and is an active member of various angel investor groups. He has held executive & management positions in business development, technology, and strategy at international companies. Felix was instrumental in launching technology startups and developing new markets. Now a Managing Director of Launchpad at Cornell University. Felix is a mentor at Techstars, Advisor at Research Foundation, NYSERDA, eo Biz Incubators,