Kirill Bigai

Kirill Bigai is the CEO and co-founder of Preply.com, a global language learning marketplace that connects tutors with learners worldwide.1 He has been leading Preply since its inception in August 2012, overseeing its growth to become one of the largest online language learning platforms.12

Professional Background

Bigai's experience includes:

• CEO & Co-founder at Preply.com (August 2012 - Present): Under his leadership, Preply has grown to have over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners globally.1
• Founding Member of Edtech Founders Club (May 2021 - Present).1
• Previous roles in technology and telecommunications, including positions at Creatio and MTS Group.1

Education

• Specialist in Telecommunications Engineering from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' (2003-2009).1
• Master's in Business Management from Kyiv National Economic University (2009-2012).1

Company Growth and Achievements

Under Bigai's leadership, Preply has experienced significant growth:

• The company has expanded to over 500 employees across multiple locations, including New York, Barcelona, and Kyiv.2
• Preply secured a $50 million Series C funding round in July 2022, despite challenging circumstances during the war in Ukraine.3
• The company has seen a tenfold increase in revenues over three years and has become a leader in the online language tutoring segment globally.1

Bigai is known for his focus on integrating AI into language learning and for fostering a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making at Preply.12