Galyna Marchuk

The Ukrainian Startup Fund announces a new €1 million grant program At IT Arena 2025, the Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) announced Startup EDGE — an opportunity for early-stage innovative teams to secure funding, develop their products, and reach international markets. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of Ukraine’s startup ecosystem in Europe and globally. USF has become the largest angel investor in Ukrainian startups. To date, USF has awarded grants to 470 companies totaling UAH 380 million. The new €1,000,000 program is an investment in the growth of entrepreneurship and technology in Ukraine. Program focus areas: ✅ Deep Tech: AI, biotechnology, medical and space technologies, robotics, quantum computing, cybersecurity, electronics, 5G, Web 3.0, and other breakthrough technologies. ✅ GreenTech: sustainable development, renewable energy, clean technologies, resource-saving solutions, and reducing environmental impact. ✅ EdTech: digital education solutions and technologies that transform learning and increase accessibility to knowledge. The program provides financial support through non-repayable grants designed to accelerate early-stage innovation: — Pre-seed stage: up to €20,000 — Seed stage: up to €40,000 Each application undergoes a transparent selection process: eligibility check, expert evaluation, presentation to the commission, and final decision by the Supervisory Board. The program is implemented with support from EU4Innovation East, a regional initiative funded by the EU, co-financed by the French government, and executed by Expertise France. More details here: https://lnkd.in/eN43_K6T We help Ukrainian startups scale and develop Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem.

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I know that's all we hear these days, but there's a significant divide between AI hype and the practical reality of using these tools every day. After years of experimenting with AI tools across DataArt's 6000+ team, here's what I'm actually seeing: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Code migration, QA automation, documentation, test generation, code refactoring, API integration. We've seen measurable and drastic reductions in time spent on these well-defined tasks. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭: Complex corporate software with stringent security requirements, compliance needs, domain-specific logic, and deep integration with proprietary systems. The performance of AI tools declines fast as we move toward this reality. The biggest misconception I hear from other leaders is that AI will reduce billable hours and hurt revenue. But that's still not a reason to avoid using AI. It's our professional duty to give clients the best value for their money. And no matter what you do, competitors 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 use AI. By lowering costs, AI actually increases demand because more projects pass ROI thresholds and get approved. Another thing to keep in mind is that while it's natural to adopt AI quickly, it's also natural to think things through, take things slow and be cautious, because it's still new tech. While startups can pivot, address issues quickly, or even change their brand, corporations are far more liable for compliance, security, and mistakes are too costly. Right now, we're treating some projects as investments in accumulating AI experience. There will be mistakes, but acquiring these skills is just reality now. It reminds me of the early cloud computing days - we started with little experience, specialists emerged over time, and now we have the deepest expertise. The structural nature of software development won't change drastically in the short term. Instead, individual components like DevOps and QA will accelerate faster than others. Our job is to learn and stay on top of this powerful new technology. #DataArtVoices #AI #BigData #AgenticAI #DigitalTransformation

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We raised $4.5M seed to build a digital bank in Belarus. At the time it felt like the future: wallets, instant transfers, mobile-first design. But the truth was harsh: the market wasn’t ready, and the regulations were hostile. What in 3–5 years would look like a perfect business… in that moment could put you in jail. That’s when I learned: being early can be as dangerous as being wrong. In business, timing is everything. The skill is not just building something “cool” — it’s creating the situation where technology, regulation, and society are ready to adopt it.

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You’ve polished your CV. You’ve prepared for the interview. Now comes the moment that can truly set you apart. 🌟 In the third video of our recruitment tips series, Natalia Papież and Weronika Turula-Puchała shares practical advice on how to approach common interview questions, and what’s best to leave out. 😉 Watch the video and #GrowYourSkills to feel more confident and prepared for your next interview. Wondering what recruiters might ask? Here are a few examples to help you get ready: 👉 Why are you looking for a new job? 👉 Why did you choose this role/company? 👉 What motivates you daily at work? 👉 What have you learned about the company? 👉 What are the company’s values and mission? 👉 Do you know who the company’s competitors are? 👉 In which areas and markets does the company operate? 👉 How do you envision working in this position? 👉 What qualities do you think a great [role name] should have? These questions help recruiters understand your motivation, research, and fit for the role, so take time to reflect and prepare your answers thoughtfully. And if you’re interested in our previous tips & tricks, here are the links: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmQiZN-w 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSW-T5gV Stay tuned because next time, we’ll hear directly from our managers and learn about their favourite questions to ask during interviews. 😎

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🔔Expert interview 🗣We recently interviewed Roman Kolesov, Program & Product Manager at IT Community of Uzbekistan. 🌎He shared his career journey, practical IT insights, and personal lessons learned along the way. 💻From breaking into IT during the pandemic to building sustainable systems, balancing speed with scalability, and adapting to AI, Roman’s answers offer valuable advice for both beginners and senior professionals. 📌Key takeaways: 🔵Start with strong fundamentals, not memorization. 🔵Keep learning something new every day. 🔵Communicate clearly to avoid team pitfalls. 🔵Embrace AI as a tool but don’t rely on it blindly. 🔵Consistency beats speed when building a career. Read the full interview in the visuals.

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Oleksandr at Games Gathering Conference in Lviv Our Senior UI/UX Designer gave an offline talk at Games Gathering on accessibility in games. He discussed different types of exclusion, shared examples of both successful and less effective solutions, and explained how inclusive design helps make games comfortable and accessible for all players. The video is now available — watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/dQpSmpJ5 #Ubisoft #UbisoftUkraine #GamesGathering #UIUX #Accessibility

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Yesterday we ran an Excel workshop for our client Silver Bell Group in our courtyard office. :) The team brings together several departments, including Sofija Antonijev from finance. We opened the laptop, and they laid out the specific challenges they are facing. I said we should look for the optimal solutions. Visual Basic (VBA) could solve this, and we could also consider Power Query. I explained that VBA is great when you need personalized automation and specific logic in reports. But every automation relies on a programming language, and you need to understand the structure and logic. That used to be harder before Copilot and ChatGPT, but today things move much faster. Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can draft the skeleton, explain steps, suggest fixes, and speed up debugging. Still, the key is logic: how you frame the problem, how you provide context, and what result you expect. You need solid Excel knowledge and a grasp of VBA, and AI can make you more productive while writing the code. There is no need to write it line by line from scratch. The most interesting moment was when Sofia said, “I find it interesting that you’re not discouraging us from using AI, but encouraging us to use it. You don’t look like someone who is afraid AI will replace them; you adapt and include these tools in your teaching.” If the goal of my team and my company Outliers (excel.grasic) educational platform is to help people become more productive, and if AI contributes to that in Excel, I will include it in the process. If I teach people how to be more productive in Excel with the help of AI, I should be the first to use it. And I do. If you are choosing between VBA and Power Query, or struggling with custom solutions, bring AI in as a partner for discussion. And if you get stuck, message us. We will gladly help you find the fastest and most stable solution. Thank you to the entire Silver Bell Group team for the collaboration so far. We are excited to continue together and take things to the next level with Power Query, Power BI, Copilot, and our other training programs. :) #excel #powerQuery #VBA #copilot #chatGPT #AI #finance #productivity

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Poland’s AI job market isn’t slowing—it’s accelerating. Key data for HR and AI-talents: 👉 24,495 PLN/month (~€5,750) average in AI/ML — +8–12% premium vs. other tech. 👉 Remote pays best: avg. 26,000+ PLN/month. 👉 Warsaw = most roles, but highest averages in Wrocław & Kraków. 👉 Python in ~⅔ of postings (hire for it, train the rest). 👉 B2B > UoP on take-home (contractors net more). 👉 67% of offers: 20–36k PLN/month; demand skewed to mid & senior. 👉 Hot skills = higher bands: LLMs, MLOps, Cloud. 👉 More remote & international listings — broader talent pools, global comp pressure. Seems like PL is getting stronger in AI! cool, thanks for the report ITMAGINATION 👍 #AI #talent

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