Nick Nagatkin
Mykyta Nagatkin | |
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| Born | April 1, 1996 |
| Other names | Nick Nagatkin |
| Education | Odesa National Polytechnic University |
| Known for | founder of Digis |
| Website | digiscorp |
Mykyta (Nick) Nagatkin (Ukrainian: Микита Нагаткін; born 1 April 1996, Odesa) is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor. He is the founder of the IT company Digis. He is a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Tech list.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Nick Nagatkin was born in Odesa, Ukraine. He graduated from the Odesa National Polytechnic University.[3]
Career[edit]
At the start of his software engineering career Nick Nagatkin worked as a web developer and gradually improved his skills. From September 2013 to April 2014, he was the Software Engineer of Atom-up.[4]
From April 2014 to October 2015, he was the software engineer of TechInsight.[4]
Since August 2015, Nick Nagatkin is the founder of Digis,[5] an international software development company that he established at the age of 19.[6] The company is focused on finding engineering talent to build complex software for product companies and help startups expand internationally.[1] Digis counts 200+ on its staff across a variety of fields including fintech, healthcare and HR.[1] As the founder of Digis, Nick Nagatkin oversees the company's portfolio of clients, which includes well-known companies such as HubSpot, BlaBlaCar, PwC, and others.[3][7]
Since 2020, he is the expert in AI, AR/VR, Blockchain and healthcare fields at Ukrainian Startup Fund.[4][7] In March 2021, Nick Nagatkin became the managing partner of RichelieuV.[4][8]
Since January 2022, Nagatkin is the mentor and lecturer for Strategic Management at Big Money University.[9]
Since March 2023, he is the board member of Scalamandra, a company that offers on-demand teams of skilled Scala engineers to businesses seeking to scale quickly.
Recognition[edit]
Nick Nagatkin earned a spot on Forbes’ 2022 30 Under 30 Europe Tech list[1] and was honored as the CEO of the Year 2023 by WN Media Group UK.[7] Also, he earned to the Tech 40 Under 40 List.[10] In 2024, Nagatkin was recognized as Director of the Year by Business Awards UK.[11][12]
Philanthropic activities[edit]
He is the founder of the Charity Fund of Nagatkin Family. The organization is dedicated to providing support to both civilians and soldiers affected by the war, with a focus on addressing the critical needs of the Ukrainians.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Nick Nagatkin". forbes.com. Forbes.
- ^ Anthony Tellez (2022-07-08). "When Forbes Under 30 Entrepreneurs Shut Down Their Companies". forbes.com. Forbes.
- ^ a b Daria Shulzhenko (2021-04-29). "Микита Нагаткін: "Я заснував IT-компанію в 19 років, у мене було 12 тис. грн. Тепер у мене 135 співробітників"". mc.today. Media for Creators.
- ^ a b c d Anatolii Babak (2022-05-17). ""Ми відкрили компанію на 10 тисяч грн". Історія успіху CEO одеської Digis, який потрапив у рейтинг Forbes "30 до 30"". dou.ua.
- ^ "Be the CEO, not the person everyone likes. 4 rules for company growth during wartime". pravda.com.ua. Ukrainska Pravda. 2022-11-22.
- ^ "From 19 Year Old Founder to Featured CEO on MobileAppDaily - Journey of Nick Nagatkin, CEO of Digis!". mobileappdaily.com. Mobile App Daily. 2024-01-31.
- ^ a b c "Mykyta Nahatkin". usf.com.ua. Ukrainian Startup Fund.
- ^ Ilya Zakoretskyi (2021-03-17). "В Украине появился новый бизнес-акселератор Richelieu V". tech.liga.net.
- ^ "BigMoney". bigmoneyuniversity.com.
- ^ "40 UNDER 40". mobileappdaily.com. Mobile App Daily.
- ^ "Business Awards UK Celebrates the Pioneers of Financial Technology at the Prestigious 2024 Fintech Awards". apnews.com. AP News. 2024-02-29.
- ^ Dan Marsh (2024-02-12). "2024 Fintech Awards: A Showcase of Innovation and Leadership in Finance". Business Awards UK.