Meet Our Team
Mikheil Kukava
Chief Executive Officer, Founder
Before starting Stemscale, Mikheil Kukava built a distinguished career spanning over 15 years, driving economic reforms across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. He has worked with both businesses and major international organizations, including the EU, UNDP, and USAID, providing technical assistance and training in financial modeling and digital transformation. Mikheil also served for six years as a Senior Consultant at Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG), a reputable international management consultancy focused on development. During this time, he played a pivotal role in advising governments and public institutions on economic policy and financial management. Mikheil’s extensive experience includes helping businesses optimize their operations, streamline processes, and achieve tangible improvements in operational efficiency and business outcomes through growth-oriented strategic financial management.
As the CEO of Stemscale LLC, Mikheil ensures that every initiative is aligned with maximizing client value to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. Mikheil is committed to promoting a culture of relentless improvement, building unwavering trust with both clients and partners, and steering the company towards client-centric achievements and transformative growth.
Mikheil holds an MSc from the London School of Economics.
Tite Jincharadze, Ph.D.
Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Founder
Tite Jincharadze, Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, brought his extensive expertise in financial accounting and analysis to prominent roles, including Director at Management Advisory Group and a full-time professor of finance and accounting at Free University ESM Business School. He has consulted major organizations such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and led financial restructuring projects for various enterprises. Tite holds several high-profile certifications in financial accounting and management. His expertise covers financial accounting (IFRS and GAAP), managerial accounting, financial analysis, budget preparation, business valuation, and taxation.
At Stemscale, Tite Jincharadze ensures the highest standards in our financial and capital analytics services, providing keen insights that drive strategic decisions and business growth. He also oversees our commercialization services, ensuring that Stemscale’s innovative solutions are effectively brought to market, delivering tangible value and fostering client trust.
Givi Dochviri
Chief Technology Officer, Founder
With almost 20 years at the forefront of banking IT, Givi Dochviri has been a catalyst for technological innovation and transformation. At TBC Bank, one of the largest and most innovative financial institutions in Georgia, he didn’t just manage IT operations—he redefined them. Givi spearheaded the adoption of DevOps methodologies and led a pioneering shift to cloud-based solutions, elevating the bank’s performance, agility, and security to unprecedented levels.
His passion for modern workplace technologies has revolutionized team collaboration and productivity. Givi’s deep expertise in IT service management, infrastructure architecture, and risk management has been instrumental in optimizing operations and igniting innovation in cloud integration and digital transformation.
Before co-founding Stemscale, Givi further developed his leadership and technical acumen in key roles at Bank Republic-Société Générale. This rich background laid a robust foundation in IT leadership and strategic innovation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Computer Science from State University and an MBA in IT Management from ESM Tbilisi.
At Stemscale, Givi is channeling his extensive experience to empower businesses in the digital era. His vision is to drive growth and foster innovation, helping our clients unlock new opportunities and navigate the evolving technological landscape with confidence.
Vano Prangulaishvili, Ph.D
Non-Executive Director
Vano Prangulaishvili, Ph.D in Economics, brings a wealth of Swiss financial expertise and strategic acumen to his role as non-executive director at Stemscale. Throughout his career, Vano Prangulaishvili has adeptly managed financial operations for enterprises with turnovers ranging from 100 million to 1.5 billion Swiss francs, showcasing his proficiency in navigating complex economic environments.
Before joining Stemscale, he served as the CFO at University Hospital Zurich. Earlier, as CFO at Balgrist University Hospital, he oversaw comprehensive financial reporting and the enhancement of financial protocols.
Beyond the financial specifics, Vano Prangulaishvili’s role on various supervisory boards helps him navigate and influence the broader strategic contours of large enterprises. At Stemscale, he leverages this experience to enhance our strategic planning. His involvement ensures that our initiatives are executed with a balance of rigor and foresight, aligning closely with our commitment to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Davit Archvadze
Director, Commercialization & Global Connections
With a rich background in investment management and international business relations, Davit Archvadze plays a pivotal role at Stemscale, focusing on commercialization services and global connections. Davit and his team are instrumental in transitioning concepts into market-ready offerings, helping clients introduce innovative products, technologies, and services. His responsibilities include leading strategic partnerships, securing funding for transformative projects, and aligning investment initiatives with market trends and company goals.
Before joining Stemscale, Davit significantly boosted sales and enhanced client relationships as an EPG Account Manager at Noventiq, where he led cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive IT solutions. As an Official Representative for the Georgian Market at the Czech Georgian Chamber of Commerce, he was adept at fostering bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
Davit has a proven track record of transforming startups into market leaders with over two-thirds target audience coverage. Holding an MBA in Business Diplomacy from INSEEC U, he excels in implementing strategic business plans and operational improvements that substantially boost organizational performance. Davit helps unlock opportunities and drive growth that would have been unattainable without his expertise.
Nino Mchedlishvili
Digital Strategist
Nino Mchedlishvili spearheads innovative digital transformation strategies tailored to elevate business processes and enhance customer experiences across diverse industries. As a co-founder of Portali, a company that provides SEO audit and analytics, Nino has honed her expertise in SEO and social media advertising, enabling businesses to achieve significant improvements in website traffic and conversion rates.
At Stemscale, she employs a strategic approach that integrates cutting-edge digital technologies with detailed market analyses to deliver customized solutions that align with clients’ business objectives. Nino’s leadership extends to optimizing digital marketing campaigns and implementing advanced analytics tools, ensuring that all digital initiatives yield measurable results. Her commitment to leveraging digital insights and trends facilitates ongoing improvements and positions Stemscale clients for sustainable competitive advantage. Through her strategic guidance, Nino empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their digital investments as well as their wider digital presence, making her an invaluable asset to Stemscale and its clientele.
Levan Gabunia
Outreach Director
Levan Gabunia applies his strategic expertise and a track record of establishing and scaling successful businesses from the ground up to his role as Outreach Director. With over 20 years of experience in project management, strategic planning, and business development, Levan has a proven history of enhancing customer engagement and driving substantial growth across various competitive sectors.
Levan is the founder and Business Operations Director of 4net.ge, where he has successfully built and managed a thriving online business platform from inception, demonstrating his capacity for digital innovation and operational leadership.
Before joining our team, Levan served as Regional Manager at Group-IB, where he led market research and competitive analysis initiatives, significantly boosting the company’s market share and profitability. As the Sales Director at Softline Georgia, he led his team to achieve strategic sales goals through effective management and robust partnerships, solidifying the company’s strong market presence. During his tenure as Head of the Enterprise Business Group at Huawei Georgia, he strengthened partner relations and supported projects that reinforced the firm’s leadership in the market.
His strategic initiatives at Stemscale are pivotal in connecting with and delivering transformative solutions that resonate with our clients, leveraging his profound understanding of market dynamics to drive innovation and operational excellence.
