Team

Synstate Labs is an independent research and engineering lab with an interdisciplinary team across Finland, Germany, and the United States.

We build the Human-context engine for AI agents — combining expertise in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, human–computer interaction, and on-device systems to enable AI that understands people, their context, and the way work unfolds.

Eugene Godov

Eugene Godov

Co-Founder & CEO

Engineer and technical entrepreneur in AI, information systems, and human-computer interaction. Eugene leads Synstate Labs’ vision for cognitive-state AI as a new layer in human-AI systems.

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Roman Kutanov

Roman Kutanov

Co-Founder & CTO

AI systems architect with Ph.D. studies in Internet Technologies. Roman brings the scientific and engineering foundation behind Synstate Labs’ state engine, turning cognitive-state research into production-grade AI systems.

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Anastasiya Markvarde

Anastasiya Markvarde

Ecosystem & Partnerships

Innovation strategist with experience across public programs, health innovation, startups, and institutional ecosystems. Anastasiya leads Synstate Labs’ ecosystem relationships, partner-facing programs, and market access for cognitive-state AI.

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Vladimir Gorovoy

Vladimir Gorovoy

Strategic Advisor

AI product leader and entrepreneur with deep experience in shipping search and LLM-powered products. Vladimir advises Synstate Labs on product strategy and go-to-market for cognitive-state AI, helping translate the Cognitive State Engine into real-world applications and scalable value for customers.

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Ivan Zubarev, D.Sc. (Tech)

Ivan Zubarev, D.Sc. (Tech)

Neuroscience & Biosignals Advisor, Aalto University

Specializes in brain–computer interfaces and transforming raw biosignals into actionable models of cognitive state for adaptive AI systems.

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Igor Gonebnyy

Igor Gonebnyy

Business Partner

AI and business strategist with experience building partnerships across the U.S. tech ecosystem. Igor advises Synstate Labs on strategic alliances and market entry in the United States, helping bring the Human-context engine for AI agents into real-world deployments with U.S. industry and innovation programs.

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Want to work together?

We collaborate with research groups, product teams, and design partners interested in human-state modeling for AI systems.