For the past several years, Ukraine has established itself a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector within Central and Eastern Europe, ranking second in the region by the number of AI companies. In 2023, the country witnessed a 35 percent increase in AI startup funding compared to the previous year. However, despite this growth, the Ukrainian AI sector faces significant challenges that hinder its progress. Serhiy Tokarev, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Roosh, an investment group that scales tech businesses globally, has identified these issues and proposed key solutions to drive the industry forward.