Founder and CEO at YEP', a network of startup incubators launched in 2016, and the YEP Accelerator launched in 2020, Andrii is an expert in building of innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystems. A member of the selection commission of Ukrainian Startup Fund, he is an experienced startup mentor with core expertise in early-stage product development ' from validation, to customer development, pitch, and fundraising. For the last eight years he has been developing products to improve the educational system, support students, and inspire young people to become entrepreneurs. Since 2017, Andrii has been mentoring 500+ teams and running 20+ incubation and acceleration programs in Ukraine and Moldova. Before YEP, Andrii had 12 years of experience in B2B sales, communication, networking, partnerships, and international relations