Kateryna Mamyko-Golomb

Experience

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  1, Inc Ukraine

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Legal Intern
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  Happy Farm Business Accelerator

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2015

  In-House Counsel

  Pre-seed, Ukrainian-American software startup accelerator▪ Advised and supported two cycles of startup companies accepted into the accelerator program; graduated 41 portfolio companies, of which 12 raised follow-on investment. ▪ Provided advisory and consulting services to startups in areas including company formation, IP, general legal rights, and US tax filings. Completed IP transfers and drafted agreements.▪ Played a pivotal role in one of Ukraine’s inaugural international startup conferences with more than 1,900 attendees; orchestrated a lineup of 50+ international speakers. Show less

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  Mamyko & Associates

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

  Independent Law Practice

  Independent corporate law practice▪ Established and led firm specializing in advising early-stage tech companies in formation, venture financing, cross-border joint ventures, IP agreements, employment, HR/labor law, taxation, and financial reporting in Ukraine, Poland, and the United States.▪ Grew the practice, increased visibility, increased client engagement, and drove new revenue through effective, successful, and strategic business marketing campaigns. ▪ Key role in planning, organizing, and coordinating six startup and tech conferences spanning European and MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries, and featuring a diverse panel of 20+ speakers. Show less

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  DLA Piper

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Law Clerk (Global Fellow)

  Global law firm with practices in more than 40 countries, providing legal solutions to businesses worldwide.▪ Selected to the Global Fellowship Program and provided with opportunities to work in different areas of the firm.▪ Provided support for approximately 16 M&A transactions as well as financing efforts for emerging growth technology, venture capital, and global enterprise clients.▪ Positively impacted company growth by successfully acquiring and onboarding a diverse portfolio of clients.▪ Drove international business development and enhanced the firm’s visibility and brand identity in the global startup ecosystem by developing legal content and updating the comprehensive “Guide to Going Global,” an online resource covering areas like company creation, acquisition, and employment across 40 countries. Show less

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  L2 Counsel, P.C.

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2021

  Director of Marketing & Business Development

  Boutique law firm serving Silicon Valley, global tech startups, VC firms, private equity funds, and major tech firms.▪ Recruited by former colleague from DLA Piper to launch and growth firm.▪ Supported financing and M&A transactions for emerging growth technology, VC, and global enterprise clients.▪ Leveraged a nominal budget to successfully develop, execute, and optimize the firm’s overall marketing strategy; managed team of creative, social media, and PR contractors and agencies. ▪ Strengthened business development and productivity by implementing HubSpot CRM system and analytics suite.▪ Increased client acquisition an average of 25% per quarter, exceeded revenue plan by 20%, and grew prospect pipeline 40% through a focused content marketing strategy, including by-line articles, newsletters, and media opportunities.▪ Instrumental in positioning firm for acquisition by Foley & Lardner LLP (a top 100 global law firm); prepared materials and content for acquisition announcement while maintaining pre-merger events and presence. Show less

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  Mavka & Co

  Mar 2021 - now

  Principal

  Full-stack marketing agency helping professional services firms tackle the increasingly complex modern marketing mix.▪ Launched marketing consulting firm advising companies on marketing strategy development/execution, social/digital media, public relations, website strategy, brand image, and more.▪ Define, develop, and implement marketing strategies and tactical action plans for professional services clients across a variety of industries, with specialization in tech, financial, and legal sectors. Show less

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  Drake Star

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Director of Marketing

  Award-winning, Top-10 mid-market global tech investment bank with more than 450 transactions completed since inception.▪ Recruited to lead execution of a comprehensive brand modernization to emphasize international impact, including new logo, corporate identity, brand image, video/social media strategy, marketing collateral, and website. ▪ Key role in a 30% increase in new client inquiries and an increase in LinkedIn page views by 1,300%+ in 1 year, positively impacting revenue growth and the bottom line.▪ Fueled a 20% increase in brand recognition and 10% growth in new client conversion, through the creation and distribution of industry reports, newsletters, and deal announcements, with 580K+ emails delivered/month on average.▪ Propelled inbound client inquiries 15% through proactive award submissions, leading to 6 Investment Bank of the Year awards, as well as Investment Banker of the Year and Deal of the Year awards. ▪ Developed opportunities with top-tier financial media, including Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Reuters, Fortune, Chief Executive Magazine, Business Insider, The Deal, INC, S&P Global, Automotive World, and CNBC.▪ Provided marketing and PR support for 23 partners and their deal teams across 10 offices in 7 countries.▪ Organized and managed online and in-person events across the US and Europe.▪ Sourced, engaged, and managed outside PR agency and more than 20 graphic designers, video producers, social media marketing teams, and public relations contractors. Show less