Vladyslav Biloshapka
is a professor in the Department of International Management at Kyiv National Economic University, where he specializes in putting together strategic planning mastery and managerial performance for companies to prosper globally. With over three decades of experience in consulting, coaching, and teaching, he has contributed to the successful transformation of many Ukrainian companies into competitive international players. A truth catalyst, his work challenges organizations to confront the hard reality that comfortable continuity of business-as-usual is rarely a viable strategy in today’s volatile conditions. In his work bridging disciplined academic inquiry with actionable management practice, he has developed practical frameworks that help organizations design, assess, and improve their strategy and leadership approaches, enabling sustained growth and competitive advantage.
Oleksiy Osiyevskyy
is Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. His work is grounded in a firm conviction: Entrepreneurship should be deliberate, reliable, and effective, becoming a repeatable source of opportunity-fueled growth for startups, established companies, and nations alike, not a lucky accident. With over 90 publications in leading academic and practitioner outlets, he has established a global research reputation for his work on business model innovation, organizational resilience, and the development of entrepreneurs. Beyond scholarship, Oleksiy has worked with numerous organizations, boards, and executives across different sectors, helping leaders translate strategic insights into executable growth plans, bringing the same rigour and results-driven approach to practice that he applies in his research.