On October 9, join us for an exclusive Q&A session with one of Ukraine’s most influential tech leaders!

Oleksandr Kosovan is a Ukrainian tech entrepreneur and investor, Founder and CEO of MacPaw*, President of Diia.City United, and Co-founder of the SMRK venture fund.

During the session, we’ll explore what it takes to turn a student idea into a global company that creates innovative software for millions of users worldwide — including CleanMyMac and Setapp. Oleksandr will share his unique perspective on building sustainable businesses, driving innovation, and creating real impact even in the most challenging times.

Topics we’ll cover:

  • Founder’s journey: From early steps to MacPaw’s international success — challenges of scaling and the secrets behind building a global company from Ukraine.

  • Innovation & AI-First strategy: Who is Eney really, and why has MacPaw placed AI at the center of its strategy?

  • Investments: How Oleksandr chooses projects for investment and how SMRK supports the next generation of startups.

  • Impact: MacPaw Foundation and corporate support for defenders during the war — investing in victory.

Join an open conversation about the challenges, strategies, and decisions behind one of Ukraine’s most renowned product companies.

Who should attend:

  • Founders and C-level executives of tech companies

  • Startups seeking investment and mentorship

  • Anyone inspired by success stories and eager to learn how to build world-class projects in Ukraine

Participation details:

  • The event is available both offline and online — registration required.

  • Online participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions live.

  • Offline attendance is limited. Priority will be given to representatives of Diia.City United member companies.

Prepare your questions and register early. See you there!

*MacPaw is a company founded by Oleksandr Kosovan in 2008. While still a student, he developed the first version of CleanMyMac, a utility for cleaning, optimizing, and protecting Mac devices. Today, MacPaw’s portfolio includes over ten products, including CleanMyMac, Setapp, ClearVPN, and more. Oleksandr is also co-founder of the SMRK Venture Capital Fund, providing venture investments to Ukrainian IT startups with global ambitions.