FORWARD with Valeriya Ionan is a new global podcast where innovation meets diplomacy and where the world’s most forward-thinking leaders explore how technology, strategy, and partnerships can shape the next decade.

In each episode, Val sits down with ministers of digital affairs, tech CEOs, founders, investors, AI researchers, promising startups and public-sector innovators to examine what’s being built today and what’s possible tomorrow. It’s a space for honest, intelligent conversations about rebuilding economies, designing future ready institutions and creating new opportunities between Ukraine and the world.

FORWARD is not just a podcast - it’s a partnership engine. It helps governments, companies, investors, and institutions understand how Ukraine became a global test bed for innovation, where the next collaboration opportunities lie, and how frontier technologies from AI to defence-tech are reshaping global systems. Partners gain access to strategic insights, global networks, and a curated lens on what’s emerging across Europe, North America and beyond. For organizations looking to deepen their presence in Ukraine or co-create cross-border initiatives, FORWARD offers a platform grounded in clarity, trust and real expertise.

If you represent a government, international institution, investor group, tech company or innovation ecosystem and want to explore partnership opportunities through the podcast or beyond, please reach out at valeriya.ionan@gmail.com