Hryhorii Ihnatov, 25 years
- Business field:
- Advertising agency (marketing, business-to-business)
- Company:
- Ovva Promo
- Business size:
- YBC Wise
- Marital status:
- Married
- Looking for in YBC:
- Entrepreneurs with significantly more experience and higher turnover Niche, in-depth topics instead of mass-audience talks A win-win collaborative environment Three years at YBC have given me two things: clients with the longest-term contracts and an environment for honest feedback. When people you have coffee with tell you directly where it hurts, you go out and change the process right away. Another plus is access to contractors and human resources expertise: thanks to those connections, I was able to rebuild the team faster after unsuccessful hires. I attend niche events and look for new connections more than I do for mass-audience lectures. The most valuable business ideas I’ve had came not from marketers, but from entrepreneurs in completely different fields—from agriculture to manufacturing.
Artem Ipatov, 41 years
- Business field:
- Media, digital content, social and business stories, corporate social responsibility (CSR), information campaigns.
- Company:
- Media ‘#SHОTAM’, Media #SHOTAM
- Business size:
- YBC Wise
- Marital status:
- Married
- Looking for in YBC:
- I work with companies that practice CSR (corporate social responsibility). This means businesses do something beneficial for people and society, rather than just making money. Why this matters to businesses • people trust these companies more • employees want to work there • the brand becomes stronger and more human • the business becomes part of the community, rather than an «island apart».
Vuhar Hodzhaiev, 33 years
- Business field:
- I work in the lending industry as a loan broker.
- Company:
- Credytis
- Business size:
- YBC Wise
- Marital status:
- Married, has children
- Looking for in YBC:
- The greatest value for me is the experience of other entrepreneurs. I’m interested in being able to pick out from a vast stream of information the ideas and solutions that are right for my business and my situation. When I joined YBC, my initial goal was to sell my services more actively and increase brand awareness. Over time, however, my focus changed.
Ivanna Pylypiuk Volodymyrivna
- Business field:
- I work in corporate services, with a focus on the United Arab Emirates market. My activities are licensed. I support clients through the process of setting up a business: I help them choose the optimal company structure and jurisdiction, register a business on a turnkey basis, obtain a residence visa, and open bank accounts. I also connect them with trusted professional service providers, including lawyers, accountants, and auditors. In addition, I provide comprehensive support to companies entering the Emirates market. For international matters, I advise on choosing jurisdictions for doing business, tax planning, and organizing operations abroad in accordance with applicable laws.
- Company:
- Parus Corporate Services, ICG Club, Parus Corporate Services; ICG Club
- Business size:
- YBC
- Marital status:
- Single
- Looking for in YBC:
- For me, communication is part of life. I value being around people who think, create, travel, and connect. That’s why I feel comfortable in the club.
Daria Syrydchenko, 34 years
- Business field:
- End-to-end clothing design and manufacturing for Ukrainian designers and brands (premium segment)
- Company:
- Siri factory, Fashion gate, Une seule
- Business size:
- YBC
- Marital status:
- Unmarried
- Looking for in YBC:
- I joined YBC for a strong network: interesting people, vibrant energy, inspiration, and the opportunity to learn from those with greater experience and a broader perspective.
Kyrylo Khilko, 39 years
- Business field:
- Not specified
- Company:
- KIVI, B+, I work in the consumer electronics and fintech industries
- Business size:
- YBC Residents
- Marital status:
- Not specified
- Looking for in YBC:
- For me, the club is first and foremost about people and a close-knit community. I’m looking to connect and collaborate with smart, talented people who bring energy, a sense of responsibility, and similar principles, ways of thinking, and goals. It’s in this kind of environment that synergy emerges and strong results follow.
Fomenko Viacheslav
- Business field:
- International real estate agency: sales and investments. Other areas: development abroad (main focus: Turkey, with a separate project currently in development in Cyprus), second citizenship through investment, and investments in hotel rooms operated by global chains (Radisson, Wyndham, Best Western, etc.)
- Company:
- Hayat Estate; Hayat Development
- Business size:
- YBC $10 million club
- Marital status:
- Married, one child—a son, 4 years old
- Looking for in YBC:
- Networking
Valentyn Storozhuk, 37 years
- Business field:
- I work in metalworking: laser cutting, waterjet cutting, welding, bending, painting, and manufacturing parts to drawings. A separate area of focus is the sale, import, and servicing of metalworking equipment.
- Company:
- LLC Storozhuk (UASTAL TM)
- Business size:
- YBC $10 million club
- Marital status:
- Married, with a daughter
- Looking for in YBC:
- At YBC, I’m looking for meaningful conversations and mutual support: the opportunity to get help with my own challenges and be useful to others. I also value visits to businesses (production tour format), as they offer new ideas and high-quality business contacts. I don’t have a specific type of person in mind: if I see someone interesting, a question, or an opportunity, I quickly reach out to make an introduction.
Anna Ardens
- Business field:
- I work in communications: marketing, video production, and projects that build a brand's story.
- Company:
- Ardens Communication
- Business size:
- YBC
- Marital status:
- In a relationship
- Looking for in YBC:
- I’m in YBC because it matters to me to be among people who share values of trust, growth, and taking action together. Right now, I’m looking for greater depth—not just business discussions, but also work on inner and spiritual questions. Visibility is also important to me: I want to grow as a speaker, mastermind moderator, and someone who helps other entrepreneurs navigate challenging stages by asking the right questions.
Ponomarova Yuliana Serhiivna, 44 years
- Business field:
- Laser hair removal, cosmetology.
- Company:
- SoBeauty
- Business size:
- YBC Wise
- Marital status:
- Married
- Looking for in YBC:
- For me, YBC is first and foremost a network of strong connections and an opportunity to resolve business matters quickly through trusted contacts in different cities and countries.