Anton Borzov

Early WhatsApp product-design leader who scaled design from 0→1 to a global product: Anton was one of WhatsApp's first designers, responsible for early product UI, icon/branding and internal tools, and remained a core design contributor while the product grew and after acquisition. This history underpins his strengths in simple, trust-focused UX for mass consumer products. ain+1

Product design to startup leadership: after WhatsApp he joined Neeva as an early/Head of Design hire where he led product and design work for private, ad-free and AI-driven search—demonstrating experience both in hyperscale consumer products and small, design-led startups. techcrunch+1

Operator-turned-investor with an AI & UX thesis: Anton is a partner at StratMinds (an applied-AI VC) and an active angel investor, particularly connected to Ukrainian founders. He blends hands-on product/UX experience with investing and advises portfolio companies on product, PMF and design. stratminds+1

Ukrainian ecosystem builder and philanthropist: Anton maintains strong ties to Ukraine—he runs/helps Sunflower Fund for humanitarian aid, has invested in many Ukrainian startups, and is a founding board member of Endeavor Ukraine, focusing on scaling high-impact Ukrainian entrepreneurship. ain+2

Serial founder and creative director with roots in Ukrainian studios: before joining global products he founded and led multiple design studios (Tokyo.in.ua, Invisible Presence) and worked in early Ukrainian design shops, giving him product, creative and entrepreneurial depth across disciplines. ain