Mate academy
π Hello world!
Weβre Mate academy, an EdTech company helping anyone, anywhere build a successful career through learning. We challenge how education works and prove itβs possible to start a new career in tech and non-tech roles in IT and beyond, or grow in your current one by developing new skills. Background doesnβt matter. Part of Rist Labs co-founding studio.
π» Our product is a gamified, AI-powered learning platform that helps people gain new skills and get ready for a new career.
A few facts weβre proud of:
12 years in the EdTech industry
6,500+ employed graduates
Ranked among the TOP 3 product employers by DOU
Recognized as a βRising Starβ in Europe by Atomico, Google for Startups, and Dealroom.co
150+ mates and 200+ mentors across countries β all-in and proud to build something that truly matters.
All mates are driven by the same idea β helping our students build new skills, grow professionally, and take the next step in their careers. People genuinely give their best to make this happen (and often a bit more). And thatβs also why we look for A-players.
Our culture is simple and honest. We call it βno bullshit.β Four things matter to us:
Absolute responsibility β own what you do
Be humble β stay open, keep learning
Be hungry β care about the result
Action (do it today) β action is the first instinct. We challenge overthinking and move before conditions are perfect.
We donβt believe in micromanagement or pointless processes. We trust people, give them freedom, and expect them to use it to do great work.
β Founders of Mate Π°cademy β Anna Apostol, Roman Apostol, and Max Lysak.
Roman Apostol was a team lead at Google and co-founder of the startup Preply. Anna Apostol is listed among Forbes' 25 Women in IT, and Max Lysak is a co-founder of the Lviv business incubator Startup Depot and the Lviv IT Arena conference.