Sifted's CEE correspondent Zosia Wanat has spent the past few months speaking to Ukrainian entrepreneurs about how they've adapted to life in a war zone.
Despite “unfortunately" emails pouring in from clients and investors — "unfortunately... we have to freeze our contract" — Dasha refused to give up on her business. She pivoted her focus to sales and secured a $150k seed investment.
Before the war, Respeecher won an Emmy for work that involved recreating the voice of Richard Nixon. Now, for Serdiuk, it’s important that Ukrainian companies are mentioned in credits, recognised in competitions and on the international stage.
Before the war, Respeecher won an Emmy for work that involved recreating the voice of Richard Nixon. Now, for Serdiuk, it’s important that Ukrainian companies are mentioned in credits, recognised in competitions and on the international stage.
It took 14 days to build the business — but it took the war only one day to destroy it. With essential relocations, this last-mile delivery startup distributed its food to those in need, including children and volunteers, before shutting up shop.
Plus we have a special episode of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcastwhere you can hear from the Ukrainian founders themselves. They share their inspiring stories and the battle to keep their business alive amid bombs, blackouts and evacuations.
Plus we have a special episode of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcastwhere you can hear from the Ukrainian founders themselves. They share their inspiring stories and the battle to keep their business alive amid bombs, blackouts and evacuations.