Yuriy Smirnov

Yuriy Smirnov is the co-founder of Fundraise Up, a B2B SaaS fundraising solution for enterprise nonprofits. Alongside his business partners Peter Byrnes and Anton Isaykin, Yuriy plays a pivotal role in running Fundraise Up.

With a rich background spanning 15 years, Yuriy is a seasoned startup architect & engineer with a keen interest in developing exceptional products. His expertise lies in software architecture, idea validation, and advocating for best development practices.

Notable positions held by Yuriy include Chief Architect of a VC-funded travel marketplace startup, where he led a team of approximately 35 developers, and VP of Software Development for a $5M funded job-matching startup.

Yuriy's consulting career has seen him create applications for renowned clients such as the BBC, H&M, Barbie, Kaplan, Versace, iVillage, The Hollywood Reporter, and Chase Bank, showcasing his versatility and skill in delivering high-quality solutions.

In terms of education, Yuriy Smirnov studied Computer Science at New York University's Polytechnic School Of Engineering for both his Bachelor of Science degree and also pursued a Master of Science in Software Engineering at Harvard Extension School.

His professional journey includes roles as the Former Chief Architect at Simplenight, Former CTO at TrackToc, Former VP of Software Development at Cuzie, and various positions as a Software Engineer at self-employed ventures.

Yuriy Smirnov's focus on innovation, combined with his extensive experience in the tech industry, underscores his commitment to driving meaningful growth and success in the realm of software development and entrepreneurship.