Startup blog:
From idea to scaling
Startup blog: From idea to scaling
Hi! I'm Dmytro, a tech entrepreneur. Here you can find lots of tips and insights, gems which I'm sharing based on the two-decade expertise gained in fintech, web3, and cybersecurity commercialising cutting-edge tech products.
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My pride
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Blockchain
Advised HACKEN, a global top-3 blockchain security provider, and HackenProof, a global top-5 bug-bounty platform, on strategy, launch, and fundraising.
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Cybersecurity
Co-created and took to market CER.live, the top-3 global cybersecurity ranking and certification platform for crypto exchanges trusted by 20m users.
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Defence
Co-created and led a deep tech innovation business unit at the global top-10 military and defence manufacturer launching a DARPA-like organisation and ecosystem.
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Energy efficiency
Crafted and implemented the launch and go-to-market strategy of a $1b pivotal government institution that champions thermal innovations reducing CO2 emissions.
ABOUT
Ai, deep tech startups, fintech and web3
I’m a tech entrepreneur, product and business strategist, expert at NATO’s deep tech accelerator DIANA, London Business School alum, EMBA, PhD, book author, member of the expert council for startup evaluation at BRAVE1 defence tech accelerator and Ukrainian Startup Fund, the largest angel investor in Eastern Europe.
ABOUT
Ai, deep tech startups, fintech and web3
I’m a tech entrepreneur, product and business strategist, expert at NATO’s deep tech accelerator DIANA, London Business School alum, EMBA, PhD, book author, member of the expert council for startup evaluation at BRAVE1 defence tech accelerator and Ukrainian Startup Fund, the largest angel investor in Eastern Europe.
“A keen innovator, very pragmatic and business-oriented tech visionary. His expertise in startups and commercialization is tremendously impressive.”
“Dmytro is an extraordinary visionary entrepreneur, great analyst and strategic thinker. He is a purposeful and reliable business partner and true friend.”
“He’s a great partner and business acumen with fantastic expertise in startup strategy, commercialization, and business intelligence and analytics.”
“Dmytro would be extremely valuable for any organization trying to enter a new technology business area, or to expand they already have underway.”
“Reliable business partner, must have for tech startups and scaleups as an advisor at least. Behavioural marketer, growth strategist and innovator.”
“Dmytro’s expertise in startups and innovation is one of the best in his field. He is a top performer and always inspires the team to give their best.”
Foundations of Expertise: My Educational Journey
My education
Executive mba, community representative, london business school,
2024
Executive mba exchange,
ucla anderson school of management,
2023
Master of Banking and Finance, Kyiv-Mohyla
Business School,
2013
AWARD 2022
Excellence in Leadership
Award, London Business School
Award, London Business School
AWARD 2013
Leadership Scholarship
Award, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
Award, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
Executive mba, community representative, london business school,
2024
Executive mba exchange,
ucla anderson school
of management,
2023
Master of Banking and Finance, Kyiv-Mohyla
Business School,
2013
AWARD 2022
Excellence in Leadership
Award, London Business School
Award, London Business School
AWARD 2013
Leadership Scholarship
Award, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
Award, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
My Tech Blog
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The degree of innovation:
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What startups have you founded or co-founded?
Why should I trust your insights on tech entrepreneurship?
With over two decades of experience in fintech, web3, and cybersecurity, I provide expert
guidance on leveraging the latest teMy insights stem from 20 years of experience in fintech, web3, and cybersecurity. Besides co-founding startups and scaling others globally, I am an expert at NATO's DIANA deep tech accelerator, a London Business School alumnus, and the author of The Manifesto for Startup Valuation, a book published and marketed with Columbia University Press and Ibidem Press.chnologies to drive your business forward.
What's your connection to DARPA and defence tech?
When working at a leading global defence manufacturer from 2016 to 2019, I led the creation of a Ukrainian DARPA-like organisation and its respective ecosystem under the supervision and guidance of legendary Tony Tether, former Director of the US DARPA. Since then, I have cultivated my network in the global defence tech industry, including cybersecurity.
Are you primarily from the business world or academia?
Despite having a solid academic background from research to professorship, I am a businessman first. And my book is for practitioners first, while my personal entrepreneurial focus has been on startups and innovative ecosystemic projects. This practical experience is complemented by my academic excellence and achievements, including a PhD in Finance and Innovation and professorships at prestigious institutions.
What value do I gain by following your blog?
By following my blog, you'll gain practical insights from my 20 years in fintech, web3, and cybersecurity. I share strategies for navigating from ideation to scaling, informed by my roles as a founder and NATO's DIANA accelerator expert. You'll benefit from my expertise in startup valuation, risk management, and defence tech innovation, topics I've explored as both a practitioner and author. Additionally, you'll get a global perspective on tech trends, informed by my international network and diverse industry experience.
How has your experience in fintech and Web3 shaped your approach?
My fintech and Web3 ventures have honed my approach to tech entrepreneurship. In founding CER.live, I leveraged AI for enhanced fraud detection in crypto exchanges, blending traditional finance with blockchain innovation. This experience clearly says that information-driven development is akin to navigating with precision tools—it's a matter of survival for startups in the volatile landscape. Just as a ship relies on its navigation system to avoid perilous waters, startups must leverage data to steer clear of pitfalls and seize opportunities.
What makes your startup evaluation framework unique?
My Hypothesis Testing Framework addresses a critical gap in startup evaluation: the lack of a methodological solution for risk capture from the valuation perspective. This framework enables a clear understanding of startup risks and valuation through the lenses of lifecycle stages and level of innovativeness. By offering a systematic approach, it allows investors and founders to make more informed decisions, particularly for innovative ventures where traditional methods fall short. Read more here.
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