Ekaterina Bondik
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Violetta Usanova
I have had the distinct privilege of collaborating closely with Ekaterina as our Head of Innovation, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a remarkable leader in the field. Her journey as a manager of innovations has been nothing short of inspiring, marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence and a commitment to driving transformative change. Ekaterina's tenure as Head of Innovation has been defined by her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. She has an innate ability to identify unique opportunities for innovation, bringing fresh and dynamic perspectives to our organization. Her visionary thinking has not only paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives but has also instilled in our team a culture of limitless creativity and curiosity. I have no doubt that Ekaterina will continue to be a driving force in the world of innovation management, and I offer my unreserved recommendation for her as a leader who is not only adept at navigating the complexities of innovation but also at inspiring teams to reach new heights. Her contributions have been invaluable, and I look forward to witnessing her future successes in this dynamic field.
Daria Panfilova
I had the pleasure of working with Katya in Netology in 2022-2023. I consider her a strong leader who has a clear business vision. Her level of proficiency helped the company to establish a process for innovation development and contribute to the company’s business goals. I was inspired by how Katya aligns communication across different departments and helps everyone involved in the process of innovation development. I learned a lot in this field while working together. Besides, Katya is a really empathetic colleague:) I enjoyed our brainstorms, I really appreciate that I could come to her, discuss any complex problem and find a solution together. I strongly recommend Katya for a Head of Innovations role for any tech company. Her expertise, approach, and exceptional leadership skills will bring value to the company and the team.
Violetta Usanova
I have had the distinct privilege of collaborating closely with Ekaterina as our Head of Innovation, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a remarkable leader in the field. Her journey as a manager of innovations has been nothing short of inspiring, marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence and a commitment to driving transformative change. Ekaterina's tenure as Head of Innovation has been defined by her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. She has an innate ability to identify unique opportunities for innovation, bringing fresh and dynamic perspectives to our organization. Her visionary thinking has not only paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives but has also instilled in our team a culture of limitless creativity and curiosity. I have no doubt that Ekaterina will continue to be a driving force in the world of innovation management, and I offer my unreserved recommendation for her as a leader who is not only adept at navigating the complexities of innovation but also at inspiring teams to reach new heights. Her contributions have been invaluable, and I look forward to witnessing her future successes in this dynamic field.
Daria Panfilova
I had the pleasure of working with Katya in Netology in 2022-2023. I consider her a strong leader who has a clear business vision. Her level of proficiency helped the company to establish a process for innovation development and contribute to the company’s business goals. I was inspired by how Katya aligns communication across different departments and helps everyone involved in the process of innovation development. I learned a lot in this field while working together. Besides, Katya is a really empathetic colleague:) I enjoyed our brainstorms, I really appreciate that I could come to her, discuss any complex problem and find a solution together. I strongly recommend Katya for a Head of Innovations role for any tech company. Her expertise, approach, and exceptional leadership skills will bring value to the company and the team.
Violetta Usanova
I have had the distinct privilege of collaborating closely with Ekaterina as our Head of Innovation, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a remarkable leader in the field. Her journey as a manager of innovations has been nothing short of inspiring, marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence and a commitment to driving transformative change. Ekaterina's tenure as Head of Innovation has been defined by her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. She has an innate ability to identify unique opportunities for innovation, bringing fresh and dynamic perspectives to our organization. Her visionary thinking has not only paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives but has also instilled in our team a culture of limitless creativity and curiosity. I have no doubt that Ekaterina will continue to be a driving force in the world of innovation management, and I offer my unreserved recommendation for her as a leader who is not only adept at navigating the complexities of innovation but also at inspiring teams to reach new heights. Her contributions have been invaluable, and I look forward to witnessing her future successes in this dynamic field.
Daria Panfilova
I had the pleasure of working with Katya in Netology in 2022-2023. I consider her a strong leader who has a clear business vision. Her level of proficiency helped the company to establish a process for innovation development and contribute to the company’s business goals. I was inspired by how Katya aligns communication across different departments and helps everyone involved in the process of innovation development. I learned a lot in this field while working together. Besides, Katya is a really empathetic colleague:) I enjoyed our brainstorms, I really appreciate that I could come to her, discuss any complex problem and find a solution together. I strongly recommend Katya for a Head of Innovations role for any tech company. Her expertise, approach, and exceptional leadership skills will bring value to the company and the team.
Violetta Usanova
I have had the distinct privilege of collaborating closely with Ekaterina as our Head of Innovation, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a remarkable leader in the field. Her journey as a manager of innovations has been nothing short of inspiring, marked by a continuous pursuit of excellence and a commitment to driving transformative change. Ekaterina's tenure as Head of Innovation has been defined by her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. She has an innate ability to identify unique opportunities for innovation, bringing fresh and dynamic perspectives to our organization. Her visionary thinking has not only paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives but has also instilled in our team a culture of limitless creativity and curiosity. I have no doubt that Ekaterina will continue to be a driving force in the world of innovation management, and I offer my unreserved recommendation for her as a leader who is not only adept at navigating the complexities of innovation but also at inspiring teams to reach new heights. Her contributions have been invaluable, and I look forward to witnessing her future successes in this dynamic field.
Daria Panfilova
I had the pleasure of working with Katya in Netology in 2022-2023. I consider her a strong leader who has a clear business vision. Her level of proficiency helped the company to establish a process for innovation development and contribute to the company’s business goals. I was inspired by how Katya aligns communication across different departments and helps everyone involved in the process of innovation development. I learned a lot in this field while working together. Besides, Katya is a really empathetic colleague:) I enjoyed our brainstorms, I really appreciate that I could come to her, discuss any complex problem and find a solution together. I strongly recommend Katya for a Head of Innovations role for any tech company. Her expertise, approach, and exceptional leadership skills will bring value to the company and the team.
Credentials
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Corporate Innovation Academy program
Corporate Innovation AcademyMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Methodologies of creative ideas generating
IKRA GlobalOct, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Netology
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Innovation
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Feb 2022 - Present
As the Head of Innovation, I lead and manage a team of 2 innovation managers, 100+ people in cross-functional product teams, and a team of 5 growth tracking specialists to drive growth and success for the company. My responsibilities include developing and executing innovation strategies that align with the company's goals and vision, while also addressing the needs of our customers. - Created a pipeline of new products: 96 ideas - 9 launched for testing - 1 in scaling stage, by using: internal promotion and scouting, scoring system, Tracktion map with all steps and KPIs for moving through the stages, the process of launching internal startups with growth tracking specialists, internal investment committees - Initiated and led the collaboration of over 30 cross-functional product teams for working with our pipeline of new products, driving efficiency and achieving exceptional results - Launched an internal entrepreneurship program with 37 employees participating, where we collected a pipeline of ideas for new products and successfully implemented 25% of them. This program helps to support employees' entrepreneurial activity, scouting new ideas within the company, increase the number of new products, enhance product skills, improve operational performance, and foster a culture of innovation. - Successfully entered a new promising market segment (lifestyle and hobby) with a potential value of over 20 billion rubles - Launched a program focused on operational efficiency and process effectiveness. Implemented growth tracking specialists across 6 critical departments of the company, including Marketing and Sales, to assess the efficiency of internal processes, identify areas for improvement, and maximize outcomes. Results will be measured through qualitative process changes and their impact on the company's financial performance. Show less
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Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
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Russian Federation
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of corporate accelerators
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
- Conducted over 20 audits of companies' innovation maturity in the B2B enterprise segment. These audits included both entry assessments to kickstart collaboration and in-depth evaluations of the current innovation activities. Based on the audit findings, we developed a customized implementation plan for relevant innovation tools aligned with each company's specific requirements.- Conducted market research to identify new product opportunities, resulting in the launch of internal entrepreneurship programs and the introduction of new formats for strategic sessions based on the research findings- Mentored and coached 4 new project managers- Managed programs for the development and implementation of new products, services, or business models, including:- 6 internal entrepreneurship programs for corporations (Х5 Group, Leroy Merlin, Beeline etc.) resulting in the approval of 24 products for implementation.- 5 acceleration programs (telecommunications, media, banking, construction sectors) aimed at pilot projects between corporations and startups resulting in the launch of 10 pilot projects.- 50+ corporate innovation events, including pitch sessions, expert sessions, business breakfasts, seminars, and courses. Show less
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Regional Manager
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
- Built and grew a local community of IT startups from the ground up, with 1000+ active members upon completion of work.- As a scout, successfully recruited 25 local projects to participate in the IIDF`s Accelerator program and 6 projects for investments.- Designed and executed more than 60 events, including conferences, training sessions, and expert panels for groups ranging from 15 people to large-scale conferences with over 300 participants. Held 2-3 events per month and 3-4 large events per year.- Negotiated and fostered partnerships with infrastructure organizations and government representatives. Show less
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SmartBiz
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Tomsk, Russia
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Business Development Manager
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May 2016 - Jun 2017
Developed and implemented the following successful programs: - TeamLab: аn internship platform for young IT specialists that resulted in 10 IT companies participating and 40 students being employed as a result of the program. - StartupLab: аn acceleration program for young entrepreneurs that included 3 programs of various industry directions and sold participation to 10 companies. - Collaborated with 5 key universities in the city, presenting the program and distributing marketing materials to relevant faculties. Show less
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Interweb Lab
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Tomsk, Russia
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Education Program Coordinator
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Designed and delivered educational initiatives for internal company employees and external IT professionals, such as workshops, training sessions, hackathons, and other development programs. Collaborated with HR specialist to identify key skills gaps and training needs of company employees, created customized learning plan. Designed and delivered educational initiatives for internal company employees and external IT professionals, such as workshops, training sessions, hackathons, and other development programs. Collaborated with HR specialist to identify key skills gaps and training needs of company employees, created customized learning plan.
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AIESEC
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Organization development coordinator AIESEC Russia
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Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
Organized and facilitated effective operations for 3 new local committees of AIESEC in Russia, providing trainings for the executive board, monitoring, and ongoing support.
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Vice President for Talent Management AIESEC Tomsk
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Working in the executive board of the local committee AIESEC Tomsk, responsible for recruitment and people development in an organization with 50 members.
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Education
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2006 - 2011
Tomsk State University
Master's degree, Economics
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