Nataliya Mykolska

Nataliya Mykolska is co-founder and CEO of Dattalion, Ukraine’s data battalion. It is home to the largest free and independent open-source database of photo and video footage from the war in Ukraine, as well as a database of verified eyewitnesses of Russia’s invasion. She is a strategic transformation expert helping companies to grow internationally.

Nataliya previously was appointed Deputy Minister and Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. In this capacity, she was responsible for the promotion of exports of goods and services, and promotion and assistance of the domestic producers for entering new markets. In addition, her duties include representation of Ukraine to the World Trade Organization.

She is an experienced legal consultant in all areas of international trade, including WTO and free trade agreements, trade finance, and cross-border trade deals. Her professional experience also includes consulting in potential impact on the business of new free trade agreements, development of positioning, and representing clients in dealings with governments.

For several years, Nataliya participated in the Doing Business project and provided advice on customs law and regulatory matters at the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. She has extensive experience of working for state authorities and private companies of Ukraine, Germany, and Canada.

Nataliya is a Member of the Supervisory Board of Tech Ukraine, which brings together participants of the technology ecosystem to make Ukraine a leading country in this sphere. She is also a co-founder of the SheExports, a platform for women’s economic empowerment. Nataliya founded the Brilliant Minds of Stanford and Silicon Valley media project, and the Ukrainian Conference at Stanford University.