Vlad Dergunov

Driving Operational Excellence & Scalable Growth | Strategic Partnership | Corporate Strategy | Global Expansion | M&A | Corporate Development | Payments Technology | Digital Payments

Role
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Nova Ukraine
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Vlad Dergunov

Vlad Dergunov is the Chief Operating Officer of Nova Ukraine, a leading U.S-based nonprofit dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and advancing educational, cultural, and civil society programs in support of Ukraine. In his role, Vlad oversees daily operations, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and large-scale program management, ensuring impactful delivery of aid and sustainable growth of initiatives.With 15+ years of prior experience in venture capital, M&A, and strategic partnerships across FinTech, software, and healthcare technology, Vlad brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial and investment expertise into the nonprofit sector. Before joining Nova Ukraine, he held senior leadership roles, including leading Strategic Partnerships at Marqeta Inc, where he advised on M&A opportunities and global collaborations in financial technology.Vlad has a strong track record in building and scaling organizations — from founding a 150+ person software development outsourcing company in Ukraine, to now strengthening Nova Ukraine’s capacity to serve millions affected by the war. He is passionate about combining operational excellence, international partnerships, and innovative approaches to drive measurable humanitarian impact.

Experience

  1. Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    Nova Ukraine

    Jan 2025 — Present · DC, US

Education

  • University of New Brunswick

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Executive

    2008 — 2010

  • Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

    Master's degree, Information Technology

    2000 — 2003

  • International Institute of Business (IIB)

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

    2007 — 2008

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