Collaborate

Consulting and angel investing for companies in e-com, retail, and FinTech.

Consulting

10+ years in product, e-com, and marketing. Launched experimental products at Skyeng (7 million users); managed P&L at Yandex.Services (GMV ×2.2, reached positive EBITDA); led the largest e-grocery in Uzbekistan (orders ×23, expansion from 1 to 9 cities, reached positive EBITDA).

Consulted teams at UMAI Group 🇰🇬, Belissimo Pizza, Buildex 🇺🇿.

What I do

  • Break down unit economics, funnels, and retention — find where you're losing money and growth;
  • Give honest, direct feedback on product, marketing, and strategy;
  • Help set priorities and turn chaos into a plan with concrete next steps.

Single consultation

  • 75-minute meeting + up to 45 minutes of preparation;
  • For those who need a fresh perspective and a concrete action plan for one specific challenge;
  • $250 net per session.

Consulting cycle

  • 5 working sessions per month, 1.5 hours each;
  • Up to 1 hour of preparation per session;
  • Async support between sessions (I respond within 10 hours on working days);
  • For founders and teams who need momentum and systematic progress;
  • $2,000 net per month.

Strategic consulting

Long-term partnership: I work as an external strategist or advisory board member.

What I do

  • Participate in strategic sessions and key decisions at the CEO / board level;
  • Help systematically develop product, marketing, and operating model;
  • Track progress on key metrics and flag issues before they become problems;
  • Share contacts and help hire for senior roles.

Format

  • Regular meetings 2–4 times per month;
  • Async access between meetings;
  • Option to join the board of directors / advisory board.

Best for

Founders, CPOs, and CEOs in e-commerce, retail, fintech, and digital products who need a "second brain" with hands-on operating experience.

Terms discussed individually.

Angel investing

What I do

  • Invest capital;
  • Share experience and connections;
  • Stay out of day-to-day operations unless asked.

Parameters

  • Stage: pre-seed / seed;
  • Sectors: RetailTech, e-commerce, FinTech;
  • Markets: CIS, MENA, Eastern Europe;
  • Check size: from $5,000.

Best for

Founders with realistic ambitions, a validated hypothesis, and a transparent jurisdiction.

A short note is enough: what you're building, what stage you're at, how much you're raising, link to MVP.

Not sure what you need?

Tell me about your situation — I'll suggest how I can help, or be upfront if I can't.