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Evelina Holovanova
Home : Lypkivskoho St., 16 H, 03035, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Date of birth: 07/12/1999 Nationality: Ukrainian

ABOUT ME
Graduated lawyer, passionate about innovations and digital transformation.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Endeavor Ukraine
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine

[ 02/2026 – Current ] Senior Associate (Entrepreneur Experience)

Selection and servicing of Ukrainian high-growth entrepreneurs and supporting them with
access to Endeavor’s international community of mentors, investors, and peers.

Innovation Development Fund under the Ministry of Digital Transformation of
Ukraine
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine

[ 07/2024 – 01/2026 ] Ukrainian Startup Fund Coordinator

Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine

[ 13/11/2023 – 25/07/2024 ] National Program Coordinator

Develop a project development strategy and relevant targeted programs.
Creating a map of project stakeholders.
Search for donor funding, cooperation with partners.
Formation, and management of the team.
Developing ideas, methodological prioritization and development of functions for
activation and user engagement.
Conducting product research to identify engagement trends, problem areas for
customers, and opportunities for innovation.
Working closely with the development team to translate requirements into clear user
stories and technical specifications.
Developing strategies and initiatives to optimize user experience, increase user
satisfaction, and drive long-term engagement.

CRDF Global Eurasia Hub
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine

[ 15/08/2023 – 10/11/2023 ] Project Lead

Lead the charge against disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda by devising
innovative curricula and strategies.
Collaborate with experts to conjure both in-person and online trainings.
Leading and conducting transformative events and capacity-building initiatives.

Build bridges with funders, international partners, and experts across governmental, civil
society, and private domains.
Craft and forecast project budgets. Conduct financial opportunities for sub-awards,
ensuring flawless financial administration.

Innovation Development Fund under the Ministry of Digital Transformation of
Ukraine
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine

[ 20/10/2020 – 31/07/2023 ] Head of Grant Programs

Ensure successful implementation and timely resolution of technical tasks associated with
project implementation.
Establish and foster a robust network of partners and donors, collaborating closely with
them to drive project development.
Effectively coordinate project implementation activities among all relevant stakeholders.
Participate in negotiations, meetings, and actively contribute to the preparation of
documents based on the outcomes of such engagements.
Prepare high-quality presentations, analytical reports, and visually appealing slides
pertaining to project matters.
Maintain seamless communication with various institutions, donor organizations,
enterprises, partners, and contractors.

EDUCATION AND TRAIN‐
ING
[ 01/09/2016 – 30/06/2020 ] Bachelor's Degree
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv http://www.univ.kiev.ua/en/
Address: Volodymyrska St., 60, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine | Field(s) of study: Business,
administration and law: Law | Final grade: 93/100 | NQF Level: 7-th Level of
National Qualification | Type of credits: ECTS | Number of credits: 240
The study program 'Law' with the full-time mode education form covered the following
subjects: Advocacy, Rule of Law, Business Law and Economic procedure Law,
International Public & Private Law, etc. Complex Exam in Law was passed in 'excellent'.

[ 01/09/2020 – 31/05/2022 ] Master's Degree
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv http://www.univ.kiev.ua/en/
Address: Volodymyrska St., 60, 01033, Kyiv, Ukraine | Field(s) of study: Business,
administration and law: Law | Final grade: 99/100 | Level in EQF: EQF level 7 | NQ
F Level: NQF Level 7 | Type of credits: ECTS | Number of credits: 120 | Thesis: Mast
er's qualification work “Protection and defense of constitutional rights and freedoms of
citizens in the process of innovative development in Ukraine”
As the result of 2 years, full-time mode (120 ECTS credits), obtained professional
Qualification: Lawyer, Junior research associate (Jurisprudence).

Main sobjects covered: Higher institutions of the modern state, World constitutional
systems, Methodology and Organization of Legal Research, Legal issues of integration
processes in Europe. Complex Qualifying Exam passed in 'excellent' in specialization
Constitutional Law.

[ 21/03/2022 – 29/05/2022 ] International Invited Student
University of Zurich Faculty of Law https://www.uzh.ch/en.html
Address: Rämistrasse , 74/2, CH-8001, Zurich, Switzerland | Field(s) of study: Business,
administration and law: Finance, banking and insurance Law

Being enrolled as an international student followed the course work during the set
semester at the Master’s level at the Faculty of Law of UZH on:
• International Finance Law
• European Economic Law
• European Private Law

[ 10/07/2022 – 06/08/2022 ] ICE International Programme Student
University of Cambridge https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/courses/international-summer-
programmes
Address: Sidgwick Site, CB3 9DD, Cambridge, United Kingdom |
Inflation & Economics
Business Economics
Social behaiour & Psychology

[ 20/01/2024 – 01/03/2024 ] James Comey's 'Ethical Leadership' Course
Kyiv School of Public Administration https://kspa.com.ua/en/
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine |

[ 28/03/2024 – 22/08/2024 ] Digital Transformation Micromaster's Program
SET University https://www.setuniversity.tech/en/
City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine | Field(s) of study: Digital Transformation | Type of
credits: ECTS | Number of credits: 12
Mid-term academic programs based on the principle of executive business schools.

• Context of digitalization, fundamental understanding of the modern digital
landscape, and key concepts of digital transformation.
• Key strategies of transformational and change management.
• The role of AI in management and its practical use in reorganizing business
processes.
• Concept of augmented intelligence and its potential in business decision-making.

[ 20/02/2025 – 27/02/2025 ] Certified Program
Hyper Island, Swedish Institute https://hyperisland.com/en/
City: Stockholm | Country: Sweden |
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Ukrainian
Other language(s):
English
LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING C1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1

German
LISTENING A2 READING A2 WRITING A2
SPOKEN PRODUCTION A2 SPOKEN INTERACTION A2

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
SKILLS
Soft Skills
Data manipulation and presentation tools | Social skills (Adaptable and flexible; sociable;
team work; work ethic) | Analytical skills and abillity to solve problems | Ability to learn
quickly, listen and communicate with others, correctly and motivated | Proficient
communication; ability to present and portray ideas as well as convince others | Identifyi
ng key information in various sources

Tech Skills
Ability to take initiatives and complete assigned tasks-projects | Intermediate level of
knowledge regarding the Agile Project delivery approach | Project Management and
Tracking Tools Jira RedMine Asana Trello | Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Outlook, Facebook, Google | Task Development and Supervision | Presentation
Skills & Capable of managing team
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
ACTIVITIES
[ 20/06/2022 ] The European Capital of Innovation Award 2022 (iCapital) Kyiv, Ukraine

Have worked on the application for the European Capital of Innovation Annual Award.
Coordination of the process between stakeholders and completing the information
regarding the award criteria.
[ 01/04/2019 – 30/06/2019 ]
National internship program at the Central Executive Authorities Ministry of Finance
of Ukraine
Link: https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaproshuye-130-studentiv-doluchitisya-do-
nacionalnoyi-programi-stazhuvan-u-centralnih-organah-vikonavchoyi-vladi

[ 09/09/2019 – 11/10/2019 ]
Trainee program at the Directorate of human rights and legal awareness Ministry of
Justice of Ukraine

[ 12/2021 ] Draft Law of Ukraine 'On support and development of innovation' Kyiv, Ukraine

Member of the working group on the draft Law of Ukraine 'On support and development
of innovation' with the purpose of determining the legal and economic principles of
support and development of innovation in Ukraine, to create favourable conditions for
innovation, to determine the principles of state policy in the field of innovation, to support
and promotion of innovation.

CONFERENCES AND SEM‐
INARS
[ 01/11/2021 – 04/11/2021 ] WebSummit Conference Lisbon, Portugal

Part of the delegation during Ukraine’s first-ever national pavilion at Web Summit 2021.
Link: https://uatechcommunity.com

[ 05/01/2022 – 08/01/2022 ] Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas, USA

As a part of the official delegation, represented Ukraine together with the innovative
startups.
Link: https://www.kyivpost.com/technology/ukrainian-dream-team-stars-at-techs-super-
bowl-in-vegas.html

[ 16/10/2022 – 20/10/2022 ] Tech Crunch Dirsupt San Francisco, USA

Organised and coordinated the official delegation to represented Ukraine together with
the selected innovative startups.

[ 17/05/2022 – 18/05/2022 ] Speaker at the TechEU Summit Brussels, Belgium

Represented the Ukrainian innovative ecosystem as a speaker at the TechEU Summit.
Panel discussion was focused on the technology ecosystem in Ukraine and its resilience
during the war.

Link: https://techukraine.org/2022/05/20/ukrainian-tech-ambassadors-at-
techeusummit-2022/

[ 10/05/2023 – 14/05/2023 ] Speaker at the Lugano Business Forum Lugano, Switzerland

Showcased the Ukrainian Ecosystem and shared experience on the challenges and
opportunities. Promoted the idea to connect EU ecosystems to support Ukrainian tech
businesses and work on best cases to help them to reach international market.

HONOURS AND AWARDS
[ 2018 ] Scholarship named after M. S. Hrushevsky for high educational achievements Awar
ding institution: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

[ 2019 ] Finalist of Ukrainian Model G-20 Youth Summit Awarding institution: Taras
Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

[ 2020 ] Finalist of Moot Court Society Courses Awarding institution: Taras Shevchenko
National University of Kyiv
CREATIVE WORKS
[ 06/06/2021 – 01/01/2022 ] Book '20 Ukrainian Startups: A Success Story'

'20 Ukrainian Startups: A Success Story' is a book about successful and exciting startups
that are already changing the world. These are the stories of startup founders with
different experiences from various fields and industries.
Link: https://librarius.pro/book/20-ukrainskykh-startapiv-istorii-uspikhu

Developing the Educational Courses

Course 'Grants from USF' together with CASES media was successfully implemented.

Course 'Successful startup: from idea to scaling' together with PROMETHEUS was
launched.

[ Current ] EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food

Managing the InterHEI Consortium by European Institute of Innovations and Technologies
as a Country Partner. Successfully implemented RawMaterials track together with EIT.