On November 14, Anatoly Motkin, President of StrategEast, took the stage at Web Summit, the renowned global tech gathering held in Lisbon. The session, titled “The Rise of Ukrainian Startup Nation: Navigating the Acceleration Journey,” saw Anatoly Motkin emphasizing the crucial role of collaboration between Ukrainian startups and the Gulf region.
Anatoly Motkin shed light on the current state of Ukrainian startups, their resilience during challenging times, and the prospective future of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem. Addressing concerns about war risks in Ukraine, Anatoly highlighted the reluctance of Western American investors to engage immediately, while the Gulf countries displayed a readiness to shoulder certain risks.
Emphasizing the openness to collaboration and available investment capital in the Gulf, Anatoly urged Ukrainian startups to explore opportunities in the region. A key piece of advice included paying attention to exhibitions and forums organized specifically for startups in the Gulf countries, providing a platform to pitch Ukrainian startups to potential investors.
The panel featured esteemed speakers, including: Alex Bornyakov – Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on IT Industry Development; Olena Mazhuga – Investment Director of Flyer One Ventures; Natalia Petrova – Project Manager, Office of Economic Growth, USAID.
Web Summit stands as the largest congregation of tech leaders globally. It serves as a dynamic platform that brings together visionaries and companies shaping the future of the global tech industry.
