How Ivan Shvaichenko made Boosteroid a top force in cloud gaming

Few sectors fuse cultural imagination with technological progress as fully as gaming, which has evolved from arcades and living‑room consoles into a central engine of the digital economy, shaping how billions spend time, connect with friends, and explore new forms of storytelling.

Within that momentum, cloud gaming has emerged, delivering high‑fidelity play from GPU servers to everyday screens and letting people jump into premium titles on laptops, smart TVs, tablets, and even cars.

A Moment of Global Recognition

This shift has been accelerated by leaders who combine technical foresight with entrepreneurial determination. Among them, Ivan Shvaichenko, CEO and founder of Boosteroid, has recently received international recognition that highlights both his individual vision and the trajectory of cloud gaming itself.

At the 22nd Annual International Business Awards®, Ivan was named Gold Stevie Winner for Best Entrepreneur in Computer Services. His nomination also achieved the rare distinction of earning a Grand Stevie Award as the Highest-rated Nomination of the Year across all categories – an exceptional recognition given the global scale of the competition.

The Stevie Awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in the business world, often described as business equivalent to the Oscars. Securing the highest-rated nomination across the entire program emphasizes how Ivan’s leadership and achievements resonate with industry peers and global experts.

This recognition represents a milestone for both him personally and for the sector. It signals that cloud gaming has entered the mainstream, acknowledged as a driving force that influences digital infrastructure and consumer behavior worldwide.

From Vision to Infrastructure

Ivan’s Grand Stevie Award as the highest‑rated nomination of the year was closely tied to the tangible results of his leadership at Boosteroid. He spearheaded the creation of the company's infrastructure and global footprint. Partnering with AMD and ASUS, he oversaw the creation of GPU‑powered servers designed to deliver 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS gameplay, a standard that positioned Boosteroid among the biggest platforms in the industry.

By building proprietary infrastructure rather than leaning on hyperscalers, Ivan secured cost efficiency, reliability, and the freedom to expand where demand was strongest. This independence proved decisive, allowing Boosteroid to launch data centers across Europe, North America, and Latin America and to deliver access to players in more than 100 countries.

Equally significant were the partnerships that he achieved. A landmark licensing agreement with Microsoft opened the way for streaming Xbox PC titles such as Call of Duty, Halo, and others, placing Boosteroid within an exclusive group of platforms trusted with iconic franchises. Collaborations with Samsung, LG, Philips, Hisense, TitanOS, and Google integrated Boosteroid into smart TVs and Chromebooks, while the groundbreaking deal with Mercedes‑Benz brought in‑car cloud gaming to the MBUX infotainment system – the first such innovation in automotive history.

Together, these achievements explained why Ivan’s nomination resonated so strongly with judges, earning the highest score across the entire program and underlining how his leadership is reshaping both Boosteroid and the global cloud gaming sector.

Cloud Gaming in the Global Context

Ivan predicts that in the coming decade, cloud gaming could take center stage in the industry and change the way players and creators experience games together. His leadership style reflects a strong focus on making gaming accessible. He regularly stresses that great gaming experiences should be affordable and easy to reach, so that players themselves do not have to depend on costly hardware.

This way of thinking helps more people join in, while also fitting into the wider push for digital inclusion. By removing barriers and supporting many different devices, he imagines a future where gaming is as simple and familiar as streaming music or watching a favorite show online.

Cloud gaming is now considered part of the larger digital infrastructure, alongside cloud storage, remote collaboration tools, and streaming video. As networks improve, codecs advance, and global data centers expand, the model is becoming increasingly viable at scale.

For markets where consoles are prohibitively expensive or where broadband access is rapidly improving, cloud gaming offers a direct entry point into the global entertainment ecosystem. For established markets, it provides a complementary experience that frees players from the constant cycle of hardware upgrades. The flexibility of cloud gaming ensures that it is not defined by one region, one platform, or one economic tier.

The Future of Play

Looking forward, the future of gaming will be defined by how infrastructure, content, and accessibility align. Cloud platforms will continue to expand, powered by custom hardware, advanced GPUs, and global partnerships. Publishers will explore new ways to distribute content directly to players without the bottlenecks of device-specific ecosystems. Players themselves will benefit from greater freedom to engage with games wherever they are, on the devices they already own.

The Stevie Awards recognition given to Ivan Shvaichenko illustrates how meaningful change in technology often builds quietly until its impact becomes impossible to overlook. Entrepreneurial vision has the power to set the course for entire industries, particularly when combined with technical execution and a commitment to inclusivity. As interactive entertainment enters its next era, the role of cloud gaming will only grow stronger.