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Mykola (Kolya) Klymenko

Wildcard · DISC type Isc
Board Director at Civitas ID
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Mykola (Kolya) Klymenko is a seasoned engineering executive and entrepreneur specializing in the FinTech industry. He has co-founded two successful companies, Wisetack and Varo Bank, and previously served as VP of Technology at Lending Club. People who have worked with him describe him as a talented, calm, and innovative leader committed to quality.

Originally from Ukraine, Kolya is passionate about using technology for social impact. This is demonstrated by his active support for Ukraine and his role as a Board Director for Civitas ID, a non-profit that provides technology to help displaced people rebuild their lives. He is also interested in space exploration.

He holds a Masters degree from the National Technical University of Ukraine and has certifications in Ethical Hacking and Web Development.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Board Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Mykola shows up

Curious But Skeptical
Requires Proof
Friendly But Slow

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Priorities

Topics Mykola cares about

FinTech Entrepreneurship
Co-founded two major FinTech companies, Varo Bank and Wisetack, focusing on consumer-friendly financial products and embedded finance solutions.
Tech for Good
Serves as a Board Director for Civitas ID, an NGO using technology to assist displaced individuals, reflecting a commitment to creating social impact.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Board Director
Civitas ID
1-2020 - 1-2023
Technology Adviser, FinTech
Oliver Wyman
10-2018
Co-Founder & CTO
Wisetack
2-2016 - 2-2019
Co-Founder & CTO
Varo Bank
10-2012 - 4-2016
VP of Technology
Lending Club
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master
National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'​
Training
Vienna University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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