Iurii Znak

Founder & CEO at Respect.Studio

Iurii Znak is a prominent figure in the B2B digital marketing sector, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Respect.Studio, a company he established in August 2015. Under his leadership, Respect.Studio specializes in providing tailored marketing services to tech and business service providers, focusing on social selling and strategic growth initiatives.1

In addition to his role at Respect.Studio, Znak has a background in public administration and investment attraction, having worked with the Lviv Regional State Administration in Ukraine, where he led efforts to increase regional investments significantly.1 He has also gained experience in growth hacking and project management through various roles, including a stint at TutoTOONS, where he contributed to the establishment of their business development office in Barcelona.1

Znak's educational credentials include multiple degrees, such as a Master's in Business Administration from the Universitat de Barcelona and a Master in Public Administration from the Ukrainian Catholic University. He is also pursuing an MBA from UCU Business School.1

As a mentor at Techstars, Znak leverages his extensive experience in marketing and business development to guide startups in their growth journeys. His insights into B2B marketing strategies and social selling are particularly valuable for emerging businesses looking to establish their brand presence and drive revenue.1

Experience

Founder & CEO at Respect.Studio (August 2015 - Present)

Senior Specialist, Investment Attraction Department at Lviv Regional State/Military Administration (January 2016 - August 2016)

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from GSM Barcelona, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (2014 - 2015), Master of Business Administration - MBA from UCU Business School (LvBS), Business Administration and Management, General (2022 - 2024), Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Lviv Business School of UCU (LvBS), Public Administration (2015 - 2017), Master of Business Administration and Marketing, Digital Era from Universitat de Barcelona (2014 - 2015), Master in Human Resource Management and Labour Economics from Ukrainian Academy Of Banking Of The National Bank Of Ukraine, Personnel Management and Labour Economics (2014 - 2016), Bachelor of Economics from Ukrainian Academy Of Banking Of The National Bank Of Ukraine, Banking and Financial Support Services (2011 - 2014)