Vit Goncharuk

Entrepreneur and Systems Architect

Vitaliy Goncharuk is an entrepreneur and technology executive with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and augmented reality.1 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Founder and CEO of Augmented Pixels from March 2011 to January 2022 (10 years 11 months)1
Augmented Pixels was acquired by Qualcomm in January 20221
After the acquisition, he served as Director of XR/Spaces at Qualcomm from January to September 20221

Current Roles

Investor and Board Member at 12New.AI1
Investor in defense startups, focusing on supporting Ukraine1
Advisor and investor in various AI and technology companies1

Education

Currently pursuing an OPM (Owner/President Management) program at Harvard Business School (2023-2025)1
Studied Applied Mathematics and Business Administration at Odessa National 'I.I. Mecnikov' University1

Entrepreneurial Background

Has experience with one successful exit (Augmented Pixels)1
Previously founded and led an outsource software development company with about 60 employees from 2009 to 20131

Areas of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
XR (Extended Reality) technologies
Autonomous navigation for drones and robots
3D mapping and localization for AR glasses1

Vitaliy Goncharuk has a strong background in technology entrepreneurship and has been involved in various aspects of AI and AR development throughout his career.

Experience

Post M&A Transition - Director | XR / Spaces at Qualcomm (Jan 2022 - Sep 2022), CEO and Solo-Founder at Augmented Pixels (Mar 2011 - Jan 2022), Advisor and Shareholder at Respeecher (Apr 2019 - Apr 2021)

Education

OPM at Harvard Business School (2023 - 2025), Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Odessa National 'I.I. Mecnikov' University (2004 - 2006), Bachelor's degree (dropped) in Applied Mathematics from Odessa National 'I.I. Mecnikov' University (2001 - 2003), Mathematics at Richelieu lyceum (1997 - 2001)