Nik Polishchuk

Co-Founder & Coo

Synteza AI · London Area, United Kingdom

Present

We couldn’t find a product that met most professional needs in AI training - such as quality, speed, and accuracy - so our team decided to create one based on our own experience and unique development philosophy. Synteza AI was founded to address the demand for high-quality labeled data for computer vision, empowering developers to build and validate intelligent solutions efficiently.

Pitching Instructor

Pitch Me Baby® ⚡ · Poland

Mentor

Accelpoint · Poland

Co-Founder

Moores Advice

Moores' Advice is a company that helps founders quickly access vital experience and expertise, ensuring their success through a subscription model. We are the first “How to” agency to avoid time-consuming and expensive mistakes. Like in mountain climbing: you can climb alone after self-education, even without professional equipment (experience) and decent physical shape (muscles ready for difficulties). But at the same time, there is a top-notch elevator meant to bring your project to the pick of the mountain when the friends in the unicorn bar are already there. "Best practices journey for the price of a new iPhone!" I have had the idea of Moores’ advice for many years now and I was always saying that I would launch it as soon as I find the right people over the globe to create it. It is also the right timing of resources and network as I have scaled 5 startups in a row and participated in 200+ accelerators, startup conferences, and business events. During our professional careers, we…

Mentor

Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge · Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

As a dedicated mentor at the Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge, I have the privilege of supporting visionary founders in their quest for a scalable business model and successful fundraising. With a keen eye for strategic partnerships, I guide these aspiring entrepreneurs along the right path towards achieving their goals.

Startup Mentor

MentorCruise

Accelerating Success: Unleashing the Power of Non-Standard Thinking My tenure as a startup mentor at MentorCruise has reaffirmed my belief that nothing is impossible and that every goal can be achieved more swiftly with a non-standard way of thinking. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise on adapting products and strategies to drive rapid scale and fundraising. Let me guide you towards embracing innovation and reaching new heights.

Head of Business Development

Beholder

Industry: Deeptech/AI/Cleantech Company Name: Beholder Project Length: 17 months Key goals: fundraising, visibility, business model Before: •Focused on selling potential R&D projects without an existing product •Business model was unclear to investors and clients •High entry cost •Promising stakeholders who were losing millions on R&D projects due to lack of delivery results •Private investors found projects too risky and could not evaluate the technology After: •Changed business model from B2B to B2B2C •Developed SaaS for employees of companies rather than stakeholders •Secured lead investor EIT Innoenergy and connected with potential clients •Implemented communication strategy by actively participating in profile events and programs •Gained visibility for the project and secured $1 million in funding in 9 months •Received numerous nominations and prizes on the international scene •Recently won a $500,000 prize at Latitude59

Alumni

Google for Startups · Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Founder & Mentor

Demium · Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Head of Expansion

Vanongo · Estonia

Industry: Mobility/AI/Logistics Company Name: Vanongo Project Length: 15 months Key goals: Cost efficiency, product-market fit, customer success, expansion Before: •Cargo delivery startup originally wanted to be a B2C and an "Uber for cargo" •Lacked marketing budget •Pivoted to B2B, operating in one market •High operational costs due to focus on competition with big logistics companies and lack of ground-level knowledge working with big clients •USP was faster and cheaper delivery due to the driver app and better optimization After: •Changed concept to SaaS for fleet owners in two months •The product became a revolutionary digitalization of delivery providers to share fleets and meet sustainability requirements •Introduced the product to seven new markets and hundreds of clients Secured an exclusive partnership with Google Maps •Raised $500,000 in non-equity funding from various organizations, including Google for Startups

Head of Service Execution

Vanongo.com

Oversee the recruitment and training of all teams in the department; represent the business at high-level trade shows with a focus on increasing productivity and profitability. Participate in product growth and development of new features while performing as Head of Service Execution and Customer Service. Expand business in the market by devising new strategies. Utilize innovative techniques to resolve complex issues. Key Deliverables: • Enhanced deliveries quantity from 10 per day to 1000 over the course of four months as well as started deliveries in four new countries during the last 7 months. • Improved performance by presenting corporation concepts to end customers. • Conducted business analysis regarding market demands with a fast adaptation of the company. • Managed the logistical operations of digitization and automation through digital transformation. • Designed various artifacts and onboarding scripts; providing exceptional guidance to drivers.