Roman Prokofiev is the co-founder of Jooble, one of the world’s largest job search aggregators, helping millions of people in 67 countries find jobs every day. Jooble is one of Ukraine’s longest-established and most successful product companies, with a strong international presence and a significant position in the online recruitment market, particularly in European countries such as France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Roman is a serial entrepreneur in the technology sector and an active investor in seed and Series A rounds. His investment portfolio includes 20 IT businesses in which he has invested directly. He is also a Limited Partner in three venture capital funds in Ukraine and the United States.
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DownloadGlobal business in Ukraine is no longer only about exports. It means companies that operate and manufacture here while having access to international capital, technology, partners, and global markets.
Despite the high risks, international companies continue to invest in Ukraine, while Ukrainian businesses are building new production facilities and entering foreign markets.
What is needed for more such companies to emerge and for Ukraine to become a place where global businesses not only sell, but also produce and grow? We will discuss this at KIEF 2026 during the panel discussion "Building a Global Business in Ukraine Right Now".