Avitar: The One Who Helps - Navigating Global Compliance in the IT World

In this episode of Good Morning BSS World, I connect with Myroslav Khmarskyi, co-founder and partner at Avitar, a Kyiv-based legal firm specializing in IT law and digital compliance. Our conversation opens with an insightful update on Ukraine’s thriving IT industry, fresh from the IT Arena - the country’s biggest tech event. Myroslav shares how Ukrainian startups continue to innovate even amidst challenging times, with a growing focus on defense tech and digital transformation.We then dive deep into the story behind Avitar, a firm founded in 2018 that has become a trusted partner for IT companies and startups seeking clarity in the complex world of international data protection and compliance. From helping startups structure their legal foundations and register teams, to guiding mature companies through GDPR and global privacy laws, Avitar’s mission truly lives up to its Sanskrit-inspired name - “the one who helps.”Myroslav explains how the company bridges legal frameworks between Ukraine, Europe, and the US, and why being compliant is not just a legal necessity but a strategic advantage for tech-driven businesses. He also offers practical advice for young entrepreneurs navigating the global market and shares how Avitar supports international companies entering Ukraine.Whether you’re a startup founder, IT leader, or compliance professional, this conversation is a fascinating look into how law and technology intertwine to shape the future of business. Key points of the podcast:The Ukrainian IT industry continues to professionalize and innovate, with significant advancements in defense technology and strong participation in major events like the IT Arena.Avitar, founded in 2018, specializes in providing legal consulting for IT companies, focusing on areas such as corporate structure, tax management, and digital compliance, including GDPR.Despite being a small firm, Avitar has a global reach with clients primarily in Europe and the US, offering strategic legal advice to both local startups and international businesses entering the Ukrainian market. Links:Myroslav Khmarskyi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khmarskyi-myroslav/Avitar - https://www.avitar.legal/en/homeTalk to AI about this episode - https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/ZYagQUldrnQ/chat **************************** My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl **************************** This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ If you like my podcasts give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.