Growth in turbulent times

The war in Ukraine challenged its startup ecosystem, but companies like Mindly and Zeely adapted and grew. This speech explores their journeys of growth despite disruption, key things that made them survive and strive. You will also learn how Google's Ukraine Support Fund (USF), a $5M+ non-equity program, provided crucial funding and mentorship not only to Mindly or Zeely but to over 50 Ukrainian startups  to help them navigate challenges and pursue new opportunities. The Ukraine Startup Funds served as a catalyst for Ukrainian startup resilience, and now with the second fund of double the size shows Google's commitment to growth of the ecosystem and rebuilding the Ukraine economy. Through the founders' stories, the speech emphasizes the importance of supporting this ecosystem in its pursue to growth.