Yaroslav Krempovych

Yaroslav Krempovych is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in both startup operations and venture capital, demonstrating a strong capability in driving growth and securing significant funding. He has directly invested in over 15 companies and provided mentorship to more than 300 startups, playing a crucial role in deploying $17M in venture capital across 20 projects with exceptional market performance. His expertise encompasses business modeling, investment project assessment, company valuation, financial modeling, portfolio value creation, and fundraising for future investment rounds. websummit+2

He possesses a deep understanding of product development and innovation, having held roles such as Product & Solutions Manager at Billennium, General Manager at Checkbox, and Assistant Professor focusing on New Product Development. His academic background, including a PhD (ABD) in Management in New Technologies and a Master's in Management, further underpins his strategic approach to product lifecycle and market entry. He is currently working on Enterprise Data Platforms & LLM Governance in Regulated Industries. mentorcruise+1

Yaroslav has a strong academic foundation and experience in education, having served as an Assistant Professor at Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego where he taught Venture Capital, New Product Development, and KPI Management. He holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's in International Economy from Lviv Ivan Franko National University, a Master's in Management from Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, and a Master's in Strategic Management from Bradford University School of Management. He also engaged in postgraduate studies in Finance and Financial Management Services and Entrepreneurship & Innovations. mentorcruise

His investment focus is broad, spanning various technology sectors including AI, fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, MedTech, CyberSec, Energy, and Enterprise software. He primarily invests in Eastern Europe at Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A stages. Additionally, he has contributed to public discourse through his academic work, including co-authoring an article on disinformation surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine. raizer+3