Defence Builder
Kateryna Bezsudna is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various industries. Currently serving as Co-founder and CEO at Defence Builder and Co-founder at Buntar Aerospace since August 2023, Kateryna's previous roles include Business Growth Manager at BRAVE1, CSR Project Manager at SKELAR, and Team Leader at Nova Ukraine. Kateryna has a strong background in financial services, having held key positions such as Retail Financial Country Manager for Ukraine & Moldova at CNHi Capital and AgriFinance Sales Director at ULF-Finance. With a focus on strategic project management, team leadership, and sales growth, Kateryna has demonstrated a successful track record in implementing innovative solutions and driving operational excellence. Educational credentials include studies at the International Christian University Kyiv-Vienna and the University of Banking.
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Defence Builder
The 4-month acceleration program designed for Ukrainian defence startups to transition from "garage" production to creating a technology company and secure the first investments. The focus of the acceleration is the development of technologies tailored to the needs of the Defence Forces, allowing them to meet real battlefield requirements. After completing the program, startups gain access to capital and investors. The accelerator was founded by Ivan Kaunov (CEO), an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Kateryna Bezsudna (COO). The Defence Builder Accelerator program was crafted in collaboration with leaders from the tech ecosystem, including Genesis, Sigma Software Labs, and the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE). Application deadline: 15.05.2024