Interview with Marta Proksa, COO with Arkley Launchpad

Interview with Marta Proksa, COO with Arkley Launchpad

Author: Mike Buryk March 15, 2019 Duration: 14:06
Marta Proksa is the Chief Operating Officer with Arkley Launchpad. The business acceleration program provides support for seed- and early- stage startups. Several prominent Ukrainian tech startups have participated in it. Ms. Proksa talks about the program and the just-launched new VC fund Arkley Brinc VC. For more information go to: http://arkley.ventures/.

Mike Buryk hosts Made in Ukraine Tech Startup Edition, interviews with top Ukrainian entrepreneurs, a series that goes far beyond simple success stories. Each conversation delves into the unique challenges and opportunities of building a technology company within Ukraine's dynamic and resilient ecosystem. You'll hear founders discuss the practical realities of scaling their ventures, from securing early funding and navigating global markets to fostering innovation under extraordinary circumstances. The dialogue is grounded in real experience, offering insights that are as much about operational grit as they are about visionary ideas. This podcast provides a rare, unfiltered look at the people driving change, highlighting how Ukrainian tech talent is making a significant impact on the world stage. Tune in for thoughtful, in-depth interviews that reveal the human determination behind the startups, making each episode a compelling study in modern entrepreneurship.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

Made in Ukraine Tech Startup Edition, interviews with top Ukrainian entrepreneurs
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 13:25
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Interview with Oleksii Shaldenko, CEO of Watched [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:04
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Duration: 13:56
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Duration: 19:37
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Duration: 19:36
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Duration: 15:45
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Duration: 17:11
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Center42 Agency interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:48
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Duration: 12:12
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