A Global Entrepreneur Recognized for Innovation, Resilience & Leadership
The 2025 Women Changing the World Regional Awards (Americas) celebrated outstanding female leaders across industries—and Ukrainian entrepreneur Oksana Tsvigun, founder and CEO of OT Growth Labs in Los Angeles, emerged as one of the program’s top honorees.
At the ceremony held on November 6th in Vancouver, Tsvigun received three awards:
- Gold – Woman in Professional Services
- Silver – Overcoming the Odds
- Bronze – Migrant Leadership
These distinctions affirm her growing influence in guiding international consumer brands into the U.S. market and her powerful story of rebuilding a career after displacement.
Why the Awards Matter
Founded by Dr. Tererai Trent and Delphine Luneau, the Women Changing the World Awards highlight women who drive meaningful global change. Nominees span sectors including entrepreneurship, social innovation, human rights, sustainability, and leadership.
This recognition focuses not simply on business success, but on impact:
✔ elevating others
✔ breaking barriers
✔ transforming underserved communities
✔ leading with resilience and purpose
Tsvigun’s achievements speak directly to these pillars.
1. Gold Award — Transforming How Global Brands Enter the U.S. Market
The Gold Award for Woman in Professional Services honors Tsvigun’s innovation in supporting international founders entering the highly competitive U.S. consumer market.
Through OT Growth Labs, she supports pet care, beauty, and wellness brands with:
- Brand repositioning for the U.S. audience
- Product formulation & U.S. manufacturing pathways
- Regulatory testing & labeling
- Packaging & messaging development
- Amazon and DTC launch execution
- Post-launch optimization
Her consultancy stands out for its execution-first model. Instead of offering high-level advice, she works inside every step of the launch process. One example of her end-to-end involvement is Pawgress, an all-natural dog supplement brand she helped create entirely from scratch in the U.S.
This distinction recognizes her ability to deliver speed, accuracy, and real commercial results for global brands.
2. Silver Award — A Powerful Story of Reinvention
The Silver Award for Overcoming the Odds highlights Tsvigun’s extraordinary resilience.
Her life changed overnight when the war in Ukraine began. Stranded in Panama and unable to return home, she rebuilt her life twice:
- First in Panama, without speaking Spanish or having a network
- Then again in the United States, starting with no safety net or support system
Despite these challenges, she rebuilt not just a career, but a mission-driven business that now empowers other global founders, especially women and migrants, to succeed in unfamiliar markets.
Her journey is a testament to reinvention, courage, and adaptability.
3. Bronze Award — Leadership Shaped by Migration and Global Experience
The Bronze Award for Migrant Leadership honors her work as a migrant entrepreneur who uses her international experience to guide others through cross-border business challenges.
She brings:
- A deep understanding of cultural and consumer dynamics
- Firsthand knowledge of regulatory systems across regions
- Insight into the emotional realities of building a life and business far from home
Through OT Growth Labs, she has supported founders from Europe, Latin America, and Asia as they prepare their products for U.S. launch – helping them translate global vision into market-ready execution.
OT Growth Labs: A Different Kind of U.S. Market Entry Partner
Headquartered in Los Angeles, OT Growth Labs provides a comprehensive framework for international consumer brands entering the U.S. market.
Unlike traditional agencies, OT Growth Labs works as a true launch partner, managing the full U.S. introduction process. This model enables brands to enter the U.S. in under 12 months, compared to typical global timelines of 18–24 months.
A Celebration of Women Leading Real Change
The 2025 Women Changing the World Awards honor women shaping the future through bold ideas and authentic leadership.
Tsvigun’s three-category recognition reflects both her global impact and her personal mission:
To help international founders enter the U.S. market with clarity, confidence, and a hands-on pathway to success
