Bogdan Dubylovskyi
Bogdan Dubylovskyi | |
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| Born | May 31, 1991 Ivano-Frankivsk |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Citizenship | Ukraine |
| Alma mater | National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy |
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Awards | Top 50 most courageous entrepreneurs of Kiev |
| Website | wikibusines |
Bogdan Dubylovskyi (born May 31, 1991) is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, writer, PR and marketing specialist, and public figure. He is best known as the co-founder of Wikibusines, a company offering paid PR and native advertising on Wikipedia. He is also the founder of "Wikipedia Ukraine," a public organization dedicated to promoting and improving the Ukrainian segment of Wikipedia. With diverse career pursuits, Dubylovskyi has made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, public relations, and marketing.[1]
Early life and education
Dubylovskyi was born and raised in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. He completed his secondary education at the local gymnasium No. 2 in 2008. Pursuing higher education, Dubylovskyi enrolled at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA) with a focus on political science. However, during the final year of his undergraduate studies, he emigrated to Great Britain without legal authorization. During his two-year stay in the UK, Dubylovskyi researched the Ukrainian diaspora and returned to Ukraine in 2014.
Career
Following his return to Ukraine, Dubylovskyi embarked on a diverse career path. Initially, he worked at a pawn shop and a travel company. In 2015, he ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing a hostel in Ivano-Frankivsk named after the fictional character Homer Simpson. Simultaneously, he began working as a political technologist specializing in election campaign strategies.[2]
A year later, in 2016, Dubylovskyi founded Rosiere Solutions, a social media marketing agency. In 2017, he assumed the role of a communications mentor at the Ukrainian Leadership Academy, offering guidance on effective communication techniques. Subsequently, he briefly served as a digital marketer at Kyiv Post, the largest English-language newspaper in Ukraine. In 2019, Dubylovskyi transitioned to a project manager position in the marketing department of the betting company FavBet.[3]
Wikibusines
In 2016, Bogdan Dubylovskyi & Roman Melnyk officially registered Wikibusiness, a European company specializing in PR and native advertising on Wikipedia.[4] Recognizing the growing demand for enhancing their online presence through Wikipedia, Dubylovskyi, and Melnyk pioneered the field of paid editing on the platform. Wikibusiness offers professional services for the creation, management, and maintenance of Wikipedia articles, ensuring accuracy and relevancy.[5]
In 2020, Wikibusiness demonstrated its commitment to countering Russian propaganda by establishing the public organization "Ukrainian Wikipedia" and launching the Patreon account "Wikipatrol." Through Wikipatrol, Dubylovskyi and his team actively created articles highlighting combat operations, the heroics of Ukrainian soldiers, Russian crimes, and real-time coverage of ongoing battlefield events. Their expertise became sought-after by military and SBU personnel, resulting in the removal of Russian propaganda and safeguarding pages that expose Russian armed aggression.[6]
Author
In 2011, Dubylovskyi participated in the Second Summer Literary School, organized by the "MARUSYA" Literary Club. He collaborated with Bohdana Matiyash, Anton Sanchenko, and others to co-author the book titled "Summer Literary School 2011: Almanac." This publication showcased the finest works of young poets and novelists across Ukraine.[7]
In November 2011, he co-authored and published a futuristic almanac entitled "Zvyzdobolid," along with his friend Roman Melnyk. This publication featured works by contemporary Ukrainian writers alongside futurist classics from the executed Renaissance period. In 2022, the book was republished with a dedication to Elon Musk and Stepan Bandera.[8]
Political activity
After returning from Britain, Bogdan Dubylovskyi actively engaged in public activities, particularly in the realm of cycling. In 2015, he founded the Ivano-Frankivsk Cyclists' Association, establishing a charity bicycle rental program and the first free public bicycle workshop in Ukraine.[9] Additionally, he collaborated with the STAN, implementing a project to enhance police-community cooperation. Dubylovskyi also spearheaded initiatives such as socio-cultural mapping in Ivano-Frankivsk and contributed as a co-author to the virtual museum "Luhansk's Art&Facts," focusing on the region's cultural and public history from 2004 to 2013.[10]
With Russia's full-scale invasion underway, Bohdan helps the Ukrainian military by purchasing cars, Starlinks, and clothing.[11]
Awards & recognitions
- Dubylovskyi was included in Forbes Magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list.
- He was honored as one of the 50 most courageous entrepreneurs in Kyiv.
- In 2011, he was recognized as one of the Newest Intelligence of Ukraine.
In the media
References
- ↑ "Українські вікіпедисти видали книгу, присвячену Маску та Бандері". Інтерфакс-Україна (in українська). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Wikibusines зробив ребрендинг: новий логотип, естетика вікінгів та глобальна експансія". www.ukrinform.ua (in українська). 16 November 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Одяг для військових, старлінки, пікап та донати: як працює Вікібізнес під час війни". fakty.ua (in українська). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "З'явився віртуальний музей історії культури та активізму Луганська". Історична правда. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ Вільчинська, Наталія (25 February 2020). "Богдан Дубильовський, Wikibusiness: Цінність Вікіпедії для бізнесу. Як потрапити?". PRO ІДЕЇ (in українська). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ Думська, Оксана (20 August 2020). "Інформаційна війна України та Росії у «Вікіпедії»: хто виграє?". Радіо Свобода (in українська). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Івано-франківець з 20 тисячами підписників у Facebook вчитиме полтавців працювати у соцмережах". Інтернет-видання «Полтавщина» (in українська). 19 February 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Інтелектуальний експеримент: 22 місяці заробітчанства в Британії". Inspired (in українська). 13 February 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ Марія, Борис (27 November 2016). "У Франківську стартує полювання на велокрадіїв (ВІДЕО)". Galka.if.ua. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Кияни створили проект, що душить московитські ботоферми у Вікіпедії (ФОТО)". Агенція новин Фіртка. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ "Як політтехнолог і маркетолог заснували агенцію з просування брендів, селебрітіз і політиків у Вікіпедії". Vector (in ua). 12 August 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
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