Sviatoslav Hnizdovskiy

Sviatoslav Hnizdovskiy is the CEO and Founder of OpenMinds, a cognitive defense tech company dedicated to countering authoritarian influence in the battle for free and open societies. Renowned for its ability to access hard-to-reach regions through advanced technology and deep local expertise, OpenMinds collaborates with governments of Ukraine and NATO member states, leading StratCom agencies, and prominent think tanks. Over the past two years, OpenMinds has executed more than 450 counter-disinformation campaigns and conducted 55+ research projects on societal resilience and the impact of propaganda, with a particular focus on the Russian war against Ukraine. The company's work has been featured in leading global media outlets, including Reuters, The Times, The Economist, CNN, The Financial Times, The Guardian, and more.