Belarus is not simply a territory, it’s a community of like-minded people who share the entrepreneurial spirit, democratic values, and mutual support. Belarusian minds have been at the forefront of global innovation for hundreds of years — from Francysk Skaryna, one of the first book printers in the world, to founders of startup unicorns in Silicon Valley.
It’s estimated that there’s about a million Belarusians who reside in the US. Lots of them are business owners, startup founders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Our founding team represents and shares the same values. Our mission is to bring like-minded Belarusians and friends of Belarus together — to share, create, innovate and support each other on the exciting entrepreneurship journey.
Our Team
Vera Sauchanka
Passion-driven serial entrepreneur, Vera, believes that every goal is achievable — as long as you put your mind to it.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she’s leading a media tech startup LiveFEED®, revolutionizing the world of news, media and information daily.
She loves road trips, writing, and capturing all moments of life on camera.
Favorite place in Belarus: Mir Castle
Kristina Rudzinskaya
You might be in your best posture when you’re around Kristina. After a decade in tech, she relaunched her life as a functional designer and came up with a new way to enhance people’s postures. That’s how her company etalon got started.
When Kristina is not working on etalon, she teaches Pilates and studies human physiology. She lives in Mill Valley with her partner Anton and cat Pinot.
In people Kristina values an open mind, kindness and humor.
Favorite place in Belarus: Brest (is the best)
Andrey Elenskiy
Once Andrey developed his first prank website over a decade ago, he has been hooked on using technology to make his ideas come to life. Since then, he has led teams of engineers to build bleeding edge products in networking and healthcare industries. Andrey is CTO at MedTruly, a remote patient monitoring startup that is helping seniors live a healthier, longer and more fulfilling life.
At the moment, Andrey lives a nomadic lifestyle and travels to various places across the US.
Favorite place in Belarus: Lake Lukomlskoye (next to Novalukoml, Vitebsk Region)
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring Belarusians and friends of Belarus together, wherever they are based — to share, create, innovate and support each other on the exciting entrepreneurship journey.
With our workshops and events, we aim to cover all the aspects of business needs and innovation, from Q & A sessions with leading professionals in the field to one-on-one mentorship programs, business advice, guidance, and more!
Our Values
Freedom & Democracy
Freedom of speech is the foundation of the modern democratic society. We believe that true innovation can only come from a place where freedom has flourished. In our Business Association Sprava, we encourage open discussion and sharing of different ideas and perspectives.
Team Spirit & Mutual Respect
The ancient proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” We believe that we’re only as good as our team, together. In Sprava, we support and cherish each other, treating everyone equally and with respect. Joining our association, you can be confident that you’re not simply achieving your business goals — you’re also finding like-minded partners, for life!
Global Innovation & Impact
One day Steve Jobs said, “I want to put a ding in the universe.” And then an iPhone was created. “There’s a way to do it better – find it,” said Thomas A. Edison before creating a lightbulb. We support all our members in their aspirations and ideas, creating an ideal environment for you to grow, and for your business to flourish.