About us
UA Tech Journal (UTJ ) is an independent, English-language media platform covering Ukrainian startups, venture capital, and technology innovation. Through original interviews, analysis, and reporting, we spotlight the founders, engineers, and investors shaping Ukraine’s tech ecosystem — often under extraordinary conditions.
Our coverage connects Ukraine’s most ambitious innovators with a global network of investors, partners, journalists, and analysts. We follow the trends and milestones shaping the country’s startup landscape — from early-stage founders and new funds to emerging products, major rounds, unicorns, and international growth.
We believe thoughtful journalism can shape outcomes. By sharing the stories of Ukraine’s entrepreneurs, we aim to foster recognition, investment, and collaboration, building deeper relationships across borders and raising the profile of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem worldwide.
We tell the stories behind the startups — and the futures they’re building.
What we cover
UTJ explores the forces shaping Ukraine’s startup and tech ecosystem — from early seed-stage ideas to breakout unicorns and international deals.
- Founders and their journeys from first pitch to global scale
- Funding rounds, M&A, and venture capital trends
- Breakthrough products, emerging technologies, and platform innovation
- Cybersecurity, defense tech, and dual-use applications
- Accelerators, corporate partnerships, and ecosystem-building efforts
- Expert insight, policy analysis, and thought leadership
- Events, resources, and opportunities for founders and investors
We focus on substance over hype, telling stories that reveal not just what’s happening, but why it matters.
Who we write for
UTJ is built for a global audience with an interest in the future of Ukrainian innovation. Our readers include:
- Startup founders and operators in Ukraine and beyond
- VCs, angel investors, and accelerator programs
- Tech executives and corporate strategy leaders
- Journalists, analysts, and policy observers
- Anyone curious about the people, ideas, and technologies powering Ukraine’s tech economy
Whether you're exploring new markets, seeking your next investment, or following the evolution of Eastern Europe’s tech scene, you're in the right place.
Founder & Editor-in-chief
UA Tech Journal was founded by Aaron Thomasson, an American communications strategist who moved to Kyiv in 2023. With nearly a decade of experience in tech communications — including roles at global companies like SAP and EPAM, as well as five years working in the startup ecosystem — Aaron has spent most of his career collaborating with Ukrainian founders and innovators.
In addition to operating UTJ, Aaron leads global PR and analyst relations at Competera, a Ukrainian-founded technology company, where he helps elevate the brand across European and U.S. markets. His background spans media and analyst relations, public relations, internal communications, crisis strategy, and multimedia storytelling. He grounds his approach to all communication in his belief that stories shape our world.
Inspired by the talent, resilience, and pragmatism he encountered across Ukraine’s tech scene — and recognizing the absence of consistent, high-quality international coverage — Aaron launched UTJ to fill that gap. His goal: to create a space where global readers can connect with the people and ideas driving Ukraine’s next chapter of innovation, and to bring greater visibility, investment, and opportunity to a tech ecosystem that deserves the world’s attention.
Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn or email him at aaron@uatechjournal.com.