Perspectives with Eduard Rubin

Описание: Investments, IT, and AI in Wartime: How Kharkiv is Holding Its Economic Ground. All of this in the Latest Episode of "Perspectives" ⚙️

Eduard Rubin, a businessman, scientist, volunteer, philanthropist, and one of the founders of the Kharkiv IT Cluster, shares his experience of adapting and growing in the face of war. In the early days of the invasion, he focused on evacuating his family, providing volunteer help, and engaging in humanitarian efforts. Soon after, he turned to working around the clock, building NGOs, and supporting businesses that refused to give up despite the shelling 💼

Eduard believes that Ukraine’s new economy is already being built — not in the future, but right now. Despite the ongoing conflict, IT companies in Kharkiv continue to operate and maintain contracts. Businesses have found ways to keep going, keeping their teams in Kharkiv. Some are opening offices in Poland, Germany, or Portugal, but they are not shutting down their Kharkiv locations. This is not about running away; it’s about expanding opportunities. Most importantly, it’s laying the groundwork for a major investment boom after the war. Ukraine will definitely attract capital for rebuilding, creating new industries, jobs, and opportunities.

A key topic in this conversation is artificial intelligence. Eduard Rubin is also one of the curators of the newly established Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Programming at Karazin University. This is not just another department — it’s a place where science meets business and drives change.

🎓 The institute has created a science park where students and young researchers are working on real projects and developing their own startups.
🧠 A community of researchers is forming, focusing on ideas at the intersection of technology and humanistic thinking.
💬 Most importantly, AI here is not something to fear, but a tool that opens up new possibilities, from education to creativity, from business to social change.

"We survived the arrival of calculators, computers, and the internet. Now, we’re on the verge of something even bigger," says Rubin. Despite the war, Kharkiv remains a vital center for innovation, not just industry. Even under the sound of air raid sirens, ideas are being born here that will shape the future 🌍

🎥 Watch the full episode here 👉