Val Wikstrem

Val Wikstrem is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple ventures, including Vybe since January 2024 and Rara since January 2018, where the focus is on creating luxury gemstone jewelry that merges craftsmanship with modern design. Val's previous experience includes co-founding waffly from November 2021 to December 2023 and serving as the Head of the International Department at the National Union of Architects of Ukraine from September 2010 to September 2012, where responsibilities included coordinating international activities. Val holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture and a Master of Business Administration from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).