Bogdan Nesvit


Bogdan Nesvit is a Ukrainian entrepreneur and technology company executive. He is a co-founder and co-chief executive officer of HOLYWATER, an entertainment technology company that develops AI-first platforms for vertical series, e-books, and audiobooks.

Early life and education

Bogdan Nesvit was born on 27 July 1991 in Kamianske, Ukraine. He attended Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 1 in his hometown. He studied political science at the University of Oxford and later received a master's degree in economics from University College London.

Career

After completing his studies, Nesvit began his career as a research-analysis intern at the United Nations headquarters in New York. He subsequently moved into the corporate sector, working on product discovery, R&D and market initiatives across multiple countries.
In 2015–2016, Nesvit founded his first startup, which did not reach long-term success. Later, he joined Genesis in 2017 as Head of Operations to learn how to develop and launch successful tech products, where he worked on building and scaling media and entertainment projects.
In March 2020, Nesvit co-founded HOLYWATER with Anatolii Kasianov. Under Nesvit's leadership, HOLYWATER evolved from a seven-person startup into a global entertainment-tech company with over 200 employees worldwide. The company tested multiple product models in its early years, sold a portfolio of apps in 2022 and refocused on building an AI-first entertainment products ecosystem.
HOLYWATER's product ecosystem includes the vertical-series streaming app My Drama, an ad-supported companion app FreeBits, the e-book platform My Passion, and My Muse – a platform for vertical series produced with the support of AI. In October 2025, HOLYWATER announced a strategic investment and content partnership with FOX Entertainment to co-produce hundreds of vertical series.
In 2025, Nesvit was shortlisted for AI Business’ AIconics Innovators shortlist. The same year Bogdan became Gold winner of Globee Leadership Award.
Bogdan Nesvit supported Veteran Hub, enabling the center to resume operations and continue supporting over 1,000 veterans and their families.
In 2025, Bogdan Nesvit co-produced the AI-driven short film Distance Between Two Points Of Me, which was selected as an Honoree at the Runway AI Film Festival 2025. The film received nominations across multiple categories at the AI Film Awards Cannes 2025, including AI Short Film Awards, AI Animation Awards, and Special AI Awards.