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[[Alex Pasykov]]

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Alex Pasykov
BornUkraine
🏫 EducationKyiv National University of Trade and Economics (KNUTE)
💼 Occupation
  • Entrepreneur
  • Business executive
Known forFounder & CEO of Taimi and Hily
🥚 TwitterTwitter=
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Alex (Aleksandr) Pasykov is the CEO of Taimi and Hily.

Early life[edit]

Pasykov was born in a small town in Ukraine[1]

In a radio interview, Pasykov mentioned that did not consider a career in technology at first, but wanted to improve the lives of people around the world. [2] He graduated from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics (KNUTE)

Dating Apps[edit]

In 2017 he along with a team of like-minded friends decided to shift how people meet and spend time online. He launched Taimi and Hily. [3]

Pasykov created Taimi because he saw the need for a safe and secure product for LGBTQ+ community.[4]

He mentioned that he wants to turn dating apps into social networks in an interview with Which-50.[5]

In 2020, after BlueCity went public with Blued, Pasykov hinted at the possibility of Taimi’s future IPO [6] However, there were no updates since.

Straight ally[edit]

Pasykov is an outspoken straight ally. He often spoke about homophobia and transphobia in post-soviet countries.[7] In the summer of 2020, he issued an open letter to all allies to speak out against injustice and prejudice.[8]

Pasykov was recognized by Gay Times for his efforts to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people around the world. He received a Gay Times Honor for community entrepreneurship in the fall of 2020.[9]

Other[edit]

Alex Pasykov takes an active role in the promotion and development of Taimi and Hily. He is a member of the Forbes Council where he frequently talks about the inner workings of the products.[10]

In 2021, Taimi launched “Home of Diversity campaign featuring Pasykov and his partner, COO of Taimi and Hily - Jake Vygnan.[11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "A straight ally founded an LGBT+ dating app. Now, his sights are on ending prejudice once and for all". Pink News. October 1, 2020.
  2. "Peter talks to Alex Pasykov founder of TAIMI". Pride World Radio. March 1, 2020.
  3. "Why you may never leave the house for a first date again". The Independent. July 2, 2020.
  4. "GDI Editorial: Four Dating Startups Take On 2019". January 18, 2019.
  5. "Can Dating Apps Evolve Into Social Networks? Taimi's Founder Is Betting They Can". August 19, 2020.
  6. "TAIMI Founder Hints at Future IPO After BlueCity's Listing". Global Dating Insights. July 17, 2020.
  7. "Taimi App Founder Alex Pasykov on the Strength of Allyship". The Advocate. September 29, 2020.
  8. "Taimi Founder Urges LGBTQ+ Allies to Speak Out". Financial Times. September 29, 2020.
  9. "Taimi wins the GAY TIMES Honour for Community Entrepreneurship". Gay Times. November 26, 2020.
  10. "All Hail Livestreaming, King Of The 5G Era". Forbes Tech Council. December 18, 2020.
  11. "Taimi launches brand new campaign focusing on uniqueness and diversity". Gay Times. March 2, 2021.

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