In July, in Kyiv, the sixth meeting was held in the CEO Talks format - a chamber event from DIIA. City Union, which collects Ukrainian IT leaders for frank conversations about challenges, growth strategies and future industry. The partner of the event was the technological company Favbet Tech.
The guest of the series was Valery Krasovsky - CEO Sigma Software Group, General Partner Sid Venture Partners and DIIA board member. City Union.
According to Valery Krasovsky, the story of Sigma Software began in 2002 with a small team of enthusiasts. Today the company unites more than 2000 specialists in more than 20 countries. According to CEO, the main driver of the scaling was the decentralization of processes, trust and culture of mutual support.
In his speech, Krasovsky focused on the prospects of international markets. He considers the US market the most dynamic-due to the speed of decision-making and openness to innovation. Separately, he also noted the Middle East, where they actively create an environment for a technological breakthrough.
Ukrainian IT, according to Krasovsky, has a unique feature - critical thinking. Local experts are not afraid to argue, offer alternatives and take responsibility. According to the speaker, this is not always convenient, but often saves from expensive mistakes.
Among the topics discussed were Sid Venture Partners - a venture fund based on the participation of Sigma Software. Over the three years of existence, the fund supported more than 30 Ukrainian startups, including Liki24.
It was also a question of Defense Builder - the first in Ukraine of a private accelerator of defense technologies created in collaboration with KSE, Buntar Aerospace and the Ministry of Defense. For the first time, private investors gained access to syndicate investing in defense startups with a loyal entrance price of $ 1000.
CEO Talks has traditionally ended with a conversation about values. For Sigma Software, this is humanity and responsibility. The company organized the evacuation of more than 3,500 people in the first weeks of the Russian invasion, including representatives of other IT companies.
Favbet Tech, a partner of the event, noted the importance of such formats for the development of Ukrainian IT emission:.
" Such conversations are inspired by hundreds of IT teams throughout Ukraine, and I am sincerely grateful to Mr.
Krasovsky for his contribution to the development of the Ukrainian technological sector and support of defense efforts, ”said CEO Favbet Tech Skripnik.
Favbet Tech-Ukrainian IT company, resident diya. CITY and permanent partner of CEO Talks from DIIA. City Union. Since 2022, the company has been actively participating in the work of the Ukrainian IT Army and supports the Armed Forces: creating software, cooperates with drones developers and teaches specialists in cybersecurity.