Alliance of Democracies

Dmytro Bilash

Dmytro Bilash is a tech entrepreneur and investor focused on building breakthrough products. Dmytro is a co-founder and Chief Business Development Office in Osavul, software company providing AI-based solutions for information security and countering disinformation and managing partner in VC capital fund Digital Future. Also, Dmytro was a Сo-founder of Captain Growth, AI-based marketing automation platform, acquired by Perion. He has a bachelors’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the National University of Kyiv, and a master’s degree in Space Studies from the International Space University. Osavul is not his first venture, as he has been a founder of several more and is thus an experienced entrepreneur.

OSAVUL - UKRAINE

Ana Toklikishvili

Vinici is an AI-powered Political candidate profile directory. Functioning like a catalogue of statements made by political figures, it is a transparency tool that can be used ahead of the upcoming elections in Georgia. Having attained a Master's degree in Strategic Communications from King's College London, the Ana's professional journey has covered various sectors within the realm of communications and civil society, encompassing international development, business enterprises, and non-governmental organizations. Ana works a Communications Consultant at Media Advocacy Coalition and used to work as Communications Officer in the Council of Europe in Tbilisi.

VINICI - GEORGIA

George Gogua

George is a seasoned multimedia journalist boasting over a decade of expertise in both print and online media. He holds the position of co-founder in two pioneering projects focused on advancing explanatory journalism and facilitating multimedia collaboration within the South Caucasus region. As co-founder and director of Project 64, George is a leader, guiding a team comprising of journalists, editors, and designers. Together, they curate top-tier content addressing critical subjects such as social issues, human rights, the environment, and culture. Employing techniques like data visualization, interactive storytelling, and diverse multimedia formats, they strive to create impactful and high-quality material.

GZAVNILI - GEORGIA

Mariam Akhalkatsi

Mariam is a communications specialist with over 8 years of expertise in the field, currently leading the development of an AI tool, GenderBarometer, at the Media Development Foundation (MDF). GenderBarometer aims to empower female public figures, journalists, and women and girls, enabling them to effectively combat online violence and gendered disinformation. Mariam is passionate about promoting informed media consumption and equipping youngsters with multimedia tools to foster active citizenship within their local communities. She develops and implements communications strategies for MDF's factchecking platform and media and information literacy program and designs successful awareness-raising media campaigns.

GENDERBAROMETER - GEORGIA

Anton Tarasyuk

Anton Tarasyuk is Co-Founder and Expertise Lead at Mantis Analytics, an AI-driven platform that engages in real-time info-space listening and analysis, providing organizations with data for risk management. Mantis Analytics originated in Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion, and the company has been helping national security institutions in combatting Russian propaganda, disinformation, and hostile informational activities. He was admitted into our fellowsip, following his victory at the Felllowship Launch and Pitching Competition in Kyiv. Anton holds a master's degree in Philosophy from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

MANTIS ANALYTICS - UKRAINE

Marmoris

Marmoris, a dynamic group of high schoolers who triumphed at the Moldova Democracy Tech Hackathon with their groundbreaking ballot counting hardware. Their victory secured them a spot in the Democracy Tech Entrepreneur Fellowship, spotlighting their innovation. Youthful and spirited, Marmoris embodies a commitment to catalyzing change, actively engaging in civil society and democracy. Their achievement at a young age is a testament to their ingenuity and determination. Eager to reshape the landscape of democracy, they're a beacon of hope and inspiration, poised to carve a brighter future through technological innovation and civic engagement.

MOLDOVA

What is Democracy Tech?

Tech innovations that can strengthen or/and provide solutions to one of the above six mentioned conceptions of democracy, namely, electoral, consensus, accountability, participatory, deliberative and egalitarian. We also consider media literacy tools addressing the problem of disinformation, and unethical artificial intelligence.

What is a scalable business?

A scalable business is one that focuses on the implementation of processes that lead to an efficient operation. The workflow and structure of the business allow for scalability, where measurement of the entire business can be assessed and managed at each level.

What is the application timeline?

Our call for applications opens on September 13, 2024 and closes on November 30, 2024. Following that is the selection process which will also entail interview sessions with selected fellows.

What is the fellowship timeline?

Stage 1, which is composed of bi-weekly collective masterclasses and mentor sessions will run from early January until the end of May, 2025. And Stage 2 will start in May, where fellows will attend Copenhagen Democracy Summit, slated for May 13 - 14, 2025. And follow up activities will be conduct including regional outreach events in our target countries

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2024 Fellowship

The Fellows