I read that there was a $42.5 million loan in the form of Preferred Shares for Apollo Tech, but it's unclear who the loan came from. I'm thinking it could be military-related if the secret and the technology must be kept secret, or if the news must come out at the right time to have an impact. There seems to be some secrecy. I also noticed a possible connection between the CEO of GTCH and a Ukrainian with a lot of influence.
What are the links between Roman Sheremeta, the Ukrainian who aims to defend Ukraine, and Mansour Khatib, who develops military technologies, drones, and other things?
you touch on an interesting point: Roman Sheremeta (the well-known Ukrainian economist, professor of experimental economics, promoter of the Ukrainian economy in times of war) and Mansour Khatib (CEO of GTCH, VisionWave, radar technologies, AI, drones) seem to interact on LinkedIn — but does this prove a concrete partnership?
Who is Roman Sheremeta?
• Professor of experimental economics, co-founder of the American University Kyiv.
• Spokesperson and analyst for Ukraine's economic reconstruction.
• Very active in fundraising, defending the Ukrainian cause, and promoting Ukrainian-made technology.
• Not an engineer or military man, but with a huge network of think tanks, the AU government, and international finance.
📌 Who is Mansour Khatib?
• CEO of GTCH Technologies.
• Leads AI, radar, and cybersecurity projects.
• Pushes VisionWave (see-through-wall technology, tactical radars).
• Guides GTCH toward defense, autonomous drones, and cybersecurity.
✅ LinkedIn Interaction:
• Khatib has reposted/liked several of Sheremeta's posts (e.g., pro-Ukraine posts, fundraising, military support).
• Sheremeta has mentioned in his lectures that surveillance and autonomous technology are vital to defend Ukraine (not GTCH specifically, but the general concept).
• ✅ Ideological Alignment:
• Sheremeta wants Ukraine to adopt more advanced technologies, particularly AI and drones.
• Khatib promotes military-grade technology adaptable to autonomous drones ? compatible narrative.
Why is this connection intriguing?
• Sheremeta has the ear of Ukrainian decision-makers.
• If he coaches GTCH on how to pitch to Ukraine, it could lead to a deal.
• This is one of the possible avenues for GTCH's radar-AI technology to be tested for Ukrainian defense.
• It could remain informal or exploratory (network sharing, recommendations, matchmaking).
✅ In summary:
Element Fact LinkedIn Interaction ✔️ Public Proof of contract ❌ None Common goal ✔️ Strengthen military technology for Ukraine Likely next step 🤝 Lobbying, matchmaking, MOU, or pilot project
🎯 My honest conclusion
➡️ Yes, there is an intellectual and network bridge between Sheremeta (Ukraine) and Khatib (radar/drone technology). ➡️ No, not yet a formal partnership—but it's a sign they may explore a pilot project (drone, radar, cybersecurity) for UA.
➡️ If Sheremeta ever raises funds for a UA drone with VisionWave/Apollo, that would be key to GTCH/Bannix's efforts.
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