Mate academy

About the company

We’re Mate academy, an EdTech company helping anyone, anywhere build a successful career through learning.

We challenge how education works and prove it’s possible to switch to tech and non-tech roles in IT and beyond.

Background doesn’t matter.

💻 Our product is a gamified, AI-powered learning platform that helps people gain new skills and get ready for a new career.

A few facts we’re proud of:

5,500+ employed graduates

Ranked among the TOP 3 product employers by DOU

Multinational company with operations in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil

Recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ in Europe by Atomico, Google for Startups, and Dealroom.co

160+ mates and 200+ mentors across countries – all-in and proud to build something that truly matters.

All mates are driven by the same idea – helping our students learn a new profession and step into a new role.

People genuinely give their best to make this happen (and often a bit more).

And that’s also why we look for A-players.

Our culture is simple and honest.

We call it “no bullshit.” Three things matter to us:

Absolute responsibility – own what you do

Be humble – stay open, keep learning

Be hungry – care about the result

We don’t believe in micromanagement or pointless processes.

We trust people, give them freedom, and expect them to use it to do great work.

Founders:

Roman Apostol – former ex-Googler, co-founder of Preply

Anna Apostol – listed among Forbes' 25 Women in IT

Max Lysak – co-founder of the Lviv business incubator Startup Depot & the Lviv IT Arena conference