She currently collaborates with governments and companies worldwide to design and scale innovation, digital transformation and tech-driven public–private partnerships.
Alongside her independent advisory work, she works as an independent Advisor to the Ministries of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, focusing on global partnerships in a voluntary, non-executive capacity.
During her tenure, she led the development of key products within the Diia ecosystem, spearheaded national initiatives such as Diia.Business and Diia.Education, and coordinated and represented Ukraine’s position in negotiations on the EU accession chapter on Digital and Media. She also oversaw international cooperation and regional digital transformation.
She is the visionary behind Ukraine’s Global Innovation Strategy — WINWIN, and the creator of flagship initiatives including CDTO Campus, Digital State UA, and GGTC Kyiv, part of the World Economic Forum’s C4IR Network.
Before joining government, Valeriya was an entrepreneur who successfully built companies in marketing consulting, education, and media.
I don’t consult — I co-create.
I don’t work with everyone — only with those ready to make transformation real, with projects bold enough to scale and change the world.
If it’s not the right fit, I’ll gladly recommend a partner who is.
Each collaboration brings together strategists, designers, technologists, and change leaders curated for the specific context, because every transformation deserves its own design.
My trusted network of partners unite experts and companies from Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, UK, Canada, USA.
Turn a political or digital vision into a clear, actionable strategy that unites teams and citizens.
Design reforms, products or services, or AI/GovTech programs that actually get used and loved, not just announced.
Build a brand for your digital state that people trust — and partners want to join.
Create an innovation culture inside institutions, where technology and purpose reinforce each other.
Understand real opportunities beyond the headlines and pitch decks.
Access curated startups and business opportunities.
Organize meaningful visits, partnerships, and communication that position your impact authentically.
Choose the right markets and build a go-to-market strategy for the EU or US.
Turn your Ukrainian origin story into a mark of resilience and credibility.
Secure funding and global partnerships to scale your innovation abroad.
Set up local operations — legally, strategically and reputationally right.
Navigate Ukraine’s market, regulatory, and decision-making landscape with clarity and trust.
Identify meaningful opportunities beyond PR and philanthropy — programs that create real impact.
Build strategic relationships with government and local partners.
Set up your local presence — legally, operationally, and communicatively sound.
Move from fragmented projects to systemic, scalable change.
Build digital and innovation roadmaps that teams can actually execute.
Design partnerships and monetization models beyond traditional grants.
Strengthen your communication and impact narrative to attract global partners and donors.
If you represent international technical support organization and you need to find an efficient implementation partner.
Translate a powerful vision into a structured roadmap and clear priorities.
Build focus and resilience in complexity — when everything feels possible but unclear.
Have a strategic sparring partner to challenge, clarify, and align your long-term mission.
If you are building the future: whether you’re designing digital states, doing AI research, leading defense-tech breakthroughs, shaping policy, founding bold startups, or rethinking how societies work we’d love to hear from you. Nominate yourself or recommend a future guest at hello@ionan.global and let’s explore how your story can inspire the world.
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