Ukraine Foundation
Inspiring Change, Driving Impact
Hal Yaeger is a seasoned business leader, board advisor, and investor with extensive experience guiding technology-driven enterprises toward profitability, scalability, and successful liquidity events.
Over the course of his career, he has held senior executive positions across multiple industries and continents, recognized for transforming ideas into viable companies through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and entrepreneurial leadership.
He is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of the CXO Advisory Group, an interim management consulting firm providing hands-on leadership and strategic alignment for companies preparing for growth or liquidity events. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director, Operating Partner, and Board Advisor at Signal Lake Management, a venture capital and private equity firm where he played a key role in introducing disruptive technologies to the market. He currently chairs PolyKinetix, Inc., a recycling startup, and advises and invests in several emerging enterprises, including Public Insight Corporation, a big data analytics firm, and HEAL, a healthcare advocacy startup. Earlier in his career, he managed the eBIZ Project, a portfolio of seven European ICT companies that he successfully led to profitability and exit.
Before his entrepreneurial and investment activities, Mr. Yaeger held senior executive positions in leading global corporations including AT&T, Claremont Technology Group, and IMAX, where he served as CEO, COO, President, or Managing Director. In each of these roles, he spearheaded new market entries, product and service innovations, and operational turnarounds that resulted in enhanced profitability and multiple successful acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has integrated seven mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures exceeding a combined value of $900 million and led five companies to liquidity events totaling $790 million.
A committed mentor, he supports emerging entrepreneurs through business accelerators including JumpStart, NSF I-Corps, and Bounce, and has previously served as an Adjunct Faculty Member and MBA Board Advisor at Ursuline College.
Mr. Yaeger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Socioeconomics from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Case Western Reserve University. He has also completed advanced programs in Finance and Marketing Management at the Wharton School and the University of Chicago.
New York: Read the latest publication with Asia Society of our International Advisory Board member, Ambassador Pierre Andrieu on China-Russia Relations since the Start of the War in Ukraine.
In his August 20, 2025 Asia Society report “China-Russia Relations Since the Start of the War in Ukraine,” our International Advisory Board Member, Ambassador Pierre Andrieu, Senior Fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, scrutinizes how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accelerated Sino-Russian cooperation -particularly through the rapid deepening of trade, sanctions circumvention, and the poignant asymmetry of the relationship despite the “no-limits” rhetoric that preceded the conflict.
China-Russia Relations Since the Start of the War in Ukraine – August 20, 2026
Doha: Watch our International Advisory Board Member, Dr. John A. Pennell, commenting to Al Jazeera on the Alaska Summit
Princeton University & Modern War Institute At West Point: Dr. Mariya Heletiy Publishes “The Balkans Model and Conditions for Peace in Ukraine” In the Irregular Warfare Initiative
We are proud to share the latest contribution from Dr. Mariya Heletyi, whose new article has been published by the Irregular Warfare Initiative, a joint project of Princeton University’s Empirical Studies of Conflict and the Modern War Institute at West Point.
In “The Balkans Model and Conditions for Peace in Ukraine,” Dr. Heletiy draws on the experience of the Balkan conflicts to analyze the irregular warfare nature of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for peace-building. Her analysis offers a sobering but necessary perspective: that peace in Ukraine cannot be built on traditional negotiations alone.
Using the backdrop of Russia’s repeated violations of ceasefire agreements -most recently its broken “Easter truce”- Dr. Heletiy argues that today’s hybrid conflicts require more than diplomatic handshakes. The war in Ukraine spans far beyond the battlefield, touching diplomatic, informational, economic, humanitarian, and military fronts. As she points out, ceasefires in irregular conflicts often serve less as a path to peace and more as a pause for regrouping and rearming.
Drawing lessons from the Balkans, Dr. Heletiy proposes that irregular warfare tools -such as economic pressure, information campaigns, and unconventional tactics- must be part of any comprehensive strategy for sustainable peace. Her article warns against the false comfort of conventional approaches that do not account for the ideological drivers, asymmetries, and non-state actors that continue to shape today’s conflicts.
We encourage everyone interested in peace and security in Ukraine and beyond to read Dr. Heletiy’s full piece, which brings deep insight and strategic clarity to one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Check out Maksym Beznnosiuk’s latest publications and media appearances
The Kremlin’s Drone War Has Gone Strategic: Ukraine Must Brace Itself for an Onslaught – August 5, 2026
The Kremlin’s Drone War Is Now a War on Ukraine’s Resilience – July 26, 2025
Russia’s Drones Campaign Part of Its Hybrid Warfare Strategy – June 26, 2025
G7 NB: Kremlin’s Hectic Summer Offensive Preparation and Looming Humanitarian Crisis – June 16, 2025
Negotiating Under Fire: The Kremlin’s Offensive Diplomacy – June 1, 2025
Istanbul Deception: Kremlin’s Peace Talks’ Trap – What West Must Do About It – May 20, 2025
Why the Kremlin’s Peace Narrative Is Strategic Deception – May 12, 2025
FAQs
What is the focus of Ukraine Foundation’s work?
Ukraine Foundation is an independent, mission-driven research and impact organization dedicated to advancing peace, resilience, and innovation in Ukraine. Our work combines rigorous policy research with practical initiatives that strengthen Ukraine’s international partnerships, support innovation and technology, and promote cultural resilience amid the ongoing war.
How does the Foundation turn research into impact?
We believe research should lead to real-world change. Our policy programs —Ukraine in Europe, China in Ukraine, and Ukraine in the Global South— produce insights that shape international dialogue and policy. At the same time, our impact initiatives foster cooperation between governments, businesses, academia, and civil society, ensuring that ideas translate into action for Ukraine’s security, prosperity, and influence.
How can individuals and organizations engage with the Foundation?
Engagement is central to our mission. Partners, experts, and supporters can collaborate through joint research projects, public events, and strategic initiatives in innovation and culture. We also welcome contributions to our programs that amplify Ukraine’s voice globally and strengthen its resilience at home.
How can I support Ukraine Foundation?
You can support our mission by contributing financially, partnering on research or impact projects, or amplifying our work through your professional networks. Every contribution -whether funding, expertise, or visibility- helps us strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and global partnerships.
Does Ukraine Foundation accept volunteers or research fellows?
Yes. We welcome dedicated professionals, researchers, and students who want to contribute to our policy and impact agenda. Opportunities range from short-term projects and fellowships to longer-term engagement with our programs and initiatives.
How can organizations collaborate with the Foundation?
We actively partner with think tanks, universities, governments, businesses, and NGOs to co-develop research, host events, and implement projects that drive meaningful change. Organizations interested in collaboration can reach out to us directly to explore tailored partnerships.
