Andriy Dovbenko attended the Founders Forum Group’s second annual VC Forum, which gathered Europe’s top Venture Capital partners just weeks ahead of the UK budget. The agenda covered deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and industry trends - the most prominent being AI. Alexandra Depledge, MBE offered insight into the real-world impacts of AI, the importance of Tech Sovereignty, and what the Treasury’s direction could mean for capital deployment ahead of the Autumn Budget. Another highlight was a conversation with Nick Clegg, moderated by Verity Harding, which delved into geopolitics, European strategy, and the long-term implications of tech autonomy 🔍 The forum underscored that investors must bring more than capital to the table: They provide the strategic direction, sector expertise, and networks that empower founders to scale. This philosophy is at the heart of UK-Ukraine TechExchange, helping ensure that promising technologies progress from innovation to real-world deployment and impact.