👋️️️️️️ Hello world! We’re Mate academy, an EdTech company helping anyone, anywhere start and grow their career through learning. We challenge how education works and prove it’s possible to switch to tech and non-tech roles in IT and beyond. Background doesn’t matter.
Mate academy operates under 2 business models, offering courses both with upfront payment (a traditional model) and with income share agreement (ISA), where students pay only after getting a job.
💻 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 we’re proud of: 🌟 6,500+ employed graduates 🌟 Ranked among the TOP 3 product employers by DOU 🌟 Recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ in Europe by Atomico, Google for Startups, and Dealroom.co
150+ mates and 200+ mentors across countries — all-in and proud to build something that truly matters.
All mates are driven by the same idea – 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 that’s also why we look for A-players.
Our culture is simple and honest. We call it “no bullshit.” Three things matter to us: 🌟 Absolute responsibility — own what you do 🌟 Be humble — stay open, keep learning 🌟Be hungry — care about the result 🌟Action (do it today): Action is the first instinct. We challenge overthinking and move before conditions are perfect.
We don’t believe in micromanagement or pointless processes. We trust people, give them freedom, and expect them to use it to do great work.
Founders: Roman Apostol — former ex-Googler, co-founder of Preply Anna Apostol — listed among Forbes’ 25 Women in IT Max Lysak — co-founder of the Lviv business incubator Startup Depot & the Lviv IT Arena conference