Сергій

Serhii Lysin
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Results-driven Product & Project Manager with 3.5 years of experience in IT, defense technology, and nonprofit
sectors. Skilled in strategic growth, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Managed the business and
operational aspects of UAV technology development, led the international expansion of a charity fund, and
spearheaded fundraising efforts, securing $310K+ to enhance the defensive capabilities of military units.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lotus Fund
Head and Founder 02/2023 - Present
• Currently leading the expansion of three international chapters of the fund, establishing a global presence to
enhance cross-border military support initiatives and secure international partnerships.
• Established one of the largest youth-driven charity fund in Ukraine, supporting 17+ military units and hospital
with tactical and medical equipment.
• Fundraised over 13 million UAH (311K USD) for the needs of soldiers and doctors, achieving a 28.3x growth in
fundraisers in 2024.
• Envisioned and executed a night run across 12 European countries in 2 months through major brand
collaborations, with 750+ participants and 2.6M+ media coverage (Reuters, CNN, 1+1), raising awareness
among Europeans about the blackouts in Ukraine caused by russian shelling.
• Achieved sustainable growth by launching eight dedicated teams within 7 months, which diversified sources
and reduced reliance on a single revenue stream.
• Engaged with and analyzed the operational needs of 20 military units over two years, ensuring precise
delivery of mission-critical equipment, optimizing frontline effectiveness, and eliminating resource
inefficiencies.

NDA - Military project
Specialized drone designed to reduce risks for assault units during close-combat operations
Co-founder 10/2024 - Present
• Developed a strategic roadmap for long-term competitiveness in the international defense market,
implementing a scalable horizontal development model.
• Led funding applications and secured initial sponsorship for the first prototype, enabling early-stage
development and laying the groundwork for future growth.
• Ensured compliance with legal frameworks, enabling opportunity for future partnership with NATO military
units.

Green Hub Twente
Business Development Manager 03/2024 - 07/2024
• Implemented SCRUM methodology within the core team, optimizing workflow efficiency and project
execution. Provided guidance on expanding its adoption across multiple teams to accelerate product
development.
• Developed and designed strategies for the launch of two new revenue streams, with one selected and
successfully initiated for implementation.
• Conducted research and identified 30 potential corporate clients for workshop offerings, driving revenue
growth.

Nutis - app (Startup)
The project concluded due to budget constraints and marketing challenges.
Founder 09/2019 - 08/2021
• Built and led a development team, securing funding through bootstrapping and small grant programs to
support the app’s growth.
• Attracted 2,000 downloads and 100 daily active users for the mobile app within the first month after launch.
 • Successfully managed the development and launch of a fitness app, navigated challenges in user
engagement and retention, and made data-driven decisions, which led to a 23% increase in the sign-up rate.
• Managed end-to-end product development, overseeing both technical and business aspects to enhance
market fit.

Autonomous Robot Assistant
It was a short-term scientific project, with no business plan.
Founder (Startup) 01/2019 - 11/2019
• Designed and built both hardware and software, integrating computer vision for object recognition and
interaction.
• Engineered a voice-controlled system, enabling intuitive human-robot interaction for household assistance.
• Developed a mobile app, allowing users to train the robot to recognize and interact with new objects,
enhancing adaptability and real-world usability.

EDUCATION
Entrepreneurship course
Berkeley, Haas School of Business • Online
Bachelor in Business and IT
University of Twente • The Netherlands • GPA: 7.5/10

SKILLS
English ​-​​Advanced, Ukrainian ​-​​Native