From Silicon Valley to Kyiv: How a Former Tech Executive Joined Ukraine's War Effort (with Andrey Liscovich)

In February 2022, Andrey Liscovich, a Ukrainian native, was living a peaceful life in San Francisco, working on a new startup after graduating with his PhD from Harvard University and spending three years as the CEO of Uber Works. The war in Ukraine would change all of that. After witnessing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's resistance in the wake of Russia's invasion, Liscovich felt compelled to help his country. Drawing on his expertise, he co-founded the Ukraine Defense Fund, a supply chain network that sources key items—including food, clothing, and protective equipment—for Ukrainian volunteers fighting in the war. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia are fortunate enough to speak with Liscovich about the genesis of his project, how it has supported the war effort in Ukraine, and the work that's still left to be done in order for Ukraine to come out victorious. Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front's bi-weekly newsletter here and follow us on Twitter here. Donate to the Ukraine Defense Fund here.