Opinion

February 24, 2022

Why we have to keep backing Ukrainian founders

Despite the headlines, international investors should not overlook Ukrainian founders.


Lyubov Guk

5 min read

Lyubov Guk, partner at Blue Lake

As a Ukrainian living in London, I have become the go-to expert for my British friends as my home country dominates the news. Every 30 minutes my phone lights up with another message asking for my opinion on "What happens next?" Even more so today, as Russia has launched a major military assault on Ukraine. 

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