Testimonials

Vladimir coached me for a year, bringing me clarity and valuable insights. His founder experience and thoughtful questions helped me improve my technical start-up and leadership style. His patience w.r.t my rambling rants and long winded questions was very kind and helpful. His advice often went beyond just the topic being discussed and towards the larger picture.

I highly recommend his services for clear and organized thinking.

Deepanshu

CEO, Founder, FinTech

Vladimir’s an amazing listener and was able to provide valuable feedback and advice. I usually joined our meetings overwhelmed with decisions and left with clarity and action items. He even reached out with recommendations post meeting. I found what I was looking for and I’d highly recommend Vladimir for coaching services!

Ivana

CEO, Founder, FashionTech

Vladimir doesn’t just provide advice—he invests in people, pushing them to achieve their best while offering guidance rooted in real-world experience. Take the opportunity to learn from Vladimir, his leadership and mentorship are second to none!!

Nick

CEO, Founder, SaaS

You offered up unbelievably insightful information that we had not thought about and gave us new ways to think about our business.

C. N.

CTO, Founder, FinTech

I’m immensely thankful for the incredible journey I’ve embarked on with Vladimir as my executive coach. His phenomenal emotional and constructive sessions have truly transformed my life. As a renowned NASA research scientist, I thought I had seen it all, but Vladimir’s guidance and unwavering support have helped me rebuild myself as a person. I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and insightful coach.

Scott

Scientist, Geobiology and Astrobiology

I greatly enjoyed my coaching sessions with Vladimir. I appreciated his technical depth and also how the technology works the markets. We were able to iterate on several approaches for my hyperspectral idea and I have learned a lot in the process. I strongly recommend having sessions with Vladimir to any aspiring entrepreneur.

Jeff

CEO, Founder, AgriTech

Vladimir has been an invaluable resource in enhancing my leadership skills and providing strategic guidance. His ability to offer clear, actionable advice has strengthened my approach to decision-making and team management. I recommend him to anyone seeking to elevate their leadership effectiveness and navigate complex professional challenges.

Peju

Managing Director, Non-Profit

Last four months I was coached by Vladimir. The first sessions were dedicated to goals in general. Then we started discussing my startup. Vladimir helped me to prioritize my goals and activities. Under his guidance, I gained more focus, keeping me on track to achieve the desired results.

Anton

CEO, Founder, SocialTech

I had the privilege of being mentored by Vladimir, and it was an incredibly enriching experience. His insights and guidance have been pivotal in helping me find clarity and direction in my career. Vladimir has a unique ability to make complex ideas accessible and encourages thinking of career growth as a series of experiments—a perspective that has empowered me to approach challenges with creativity and resilience. He is also exceptionally supportive, always willing to answer questions and offer advice long after our formal sessions concluded. Anyone would be fortunate to have Vladimir as a coach, as his expertise and thoughtful guidance are truly invaluable.

Pengbin

Team Lead, Solutions Engineering

Vladimir has been very helpful in understanding what is important when building my own idea. His insights and coaching were very valuable to get me to the next level Very supportive.

Shane

CEO, Founder, SocialTech

GREAT approach taking a dream down to actionable steps, love Vladimir’s personable demeanor, and you will enjoy your journey with this coach.

Sam

VP of Marketing Strategy

Vladimir is a great coach who provides information in a clear way and easy-to-use

Aleksey

Software Architect, Performance

Vladimir was very helpful with his insight around my painpoints. His constructive feedback helped me come up with the plan that I needed to succeed

Amol

Executive Director, Generative AI

Vladimir helped me tap into a methodology to pursue my business ambitions while framing the outcome in a positive light. He is excellent at identifying and explaining the most relevant and helpful concepts relating to entrepreneurship. Highly recommend!

David

CEO, Founder, WelnessTech

I am delighted to recommend Vladimir, an outstanding career coach who has shared so much in my sessions. Vladimir excels in providing expert guidance, motivation, and support, while helping achieve my career goal. I wholeheartedly recommend Vladimir for those who want a great coach.

Valentina

VP of Fintech, Strategy and Growth

I recently had the privilege of working with Vladimir, and the experience has been invaluable. His deep understanding of strategy, leadership, and growth allowed me to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.

Byron

Project Manager, Software

I had one super useful with Vladimir so far but I already received a really useful information and an action plan for a month. I would definitely recommend Vladimir as an experienced coach.

Ilya

CEO, Founder, Tech

Vladimir is a seasoned industry leader with a unique ability to bridge the technical and business worlds. With two successful exits and over fifteen years in software technology, his insights are invaluable. His expertise spans from stress management to investor relations, all backed by top-tier educational credentials. Vladimir’s commitment to tailored strategies and results is evident in his work. Highly recommended for those seeking impactful business growth and guidance.

Shaheryar

Inventor

I worked with Vladimir in a series of highly engaging mentoring sessions over the course of 6 months. He helped me navigate the challenges of managing a mid-size engineering organization which was new for me. With his insights, I was able to position myself to be a more effective leader. He is an avid reader who will always have a book recommendation for gaining additional insights into your challenges and their potential solutions. Highly recommend him!

Paul

Senior Engineering Manager, InsureTech

I am very pleased with my experience so far with Vladimir as a coach. He has offered very helpful advice and exercises that have helped me collect my thoughts and refine my career goals. I am thankful for him holding me accountable to the things I said I would do. I’ve had many outstanding items on the to-do list that I viewed as difficult/daunting tasks, such as traveling to conferences and meeting people online, but they’d ultimately help me get closer to my goals. Happy to say I’ve finally crossed off many of those items off my list. Vladimir has also connected me with people from companies that I wanted to learn more about, pushed me to be more introspective and question my own opinions/beliefs, and provided excellent book recommendations based on my needs. I’ve only had 3 sessions with Vladimir thus far but I can say that I’ve already had a significant shift in my mindset and outlook on life, and I hope it will continue this way. Expect to meet every 2-3 weeks for ~45 minutes per session. You will need the time in between sessions to complete “homework assignments,” which are action items that Vladimir will assign to you as you share your needs.

Derek

GNC Engineer, Aerospace

Vladimir was my mentor at the Rev Hardware Manufacturing Accelerator. His support has been instrumental in the milestones we’ve achieved with my startup ReviMo. Vladimir shared valuable insights on our business strategy and fundraising. His willingness to help has been invaluable.
Thank you for helping us implement our vision, Vladimir!

Aleksandr

CEO, Founder, HealthTech

I appreciated how insightful Vladimir’s advice was for our start-up company. It is great to have a coach like Vladimir who I can rely on to check my thinking. He also gave us resources critical to our fundraising process. Invaluable advice.

Rageeb

Senior Software Engineer

I want to thank Vladimir for the alternative views and resources that he shared. I don’t think I would have come up with those on my own in the time given. His prompt replies and detailed insight around executive growth made mentoring interactions very productive.

Himani

Director, ML/AI

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my coaching sessions with Vladimir. He is an active listener, organized and drives conversation towards action. Even after the first session, I felt seen and Vladimir created an environment of psychological safety. I never felt judged, which allowed me to be vulnerable and get to the root of my challenges. I appreciate what Vladimir brings to the table to help elevate my overall life quality.

Krupa

CEO, Founder, WelnessTech

Vladimir is one of the most exceptional business coaches I have ever had the privilege to work with. His unique ability to blend practical advice with insightful strategies sets him apart in the coaching field. Beyond his skills as a coach, Vladimir brings a wealth of experience from his dual background as an entrepreneur and a CTO.

His approach is always tailored, reflecting a deep understanding of both the technological and market challenges that businesses face today. Working with him has not only driven growth for our projects but has also significantly enhanced our strategic approach. I highly recommend Vladimir to anyone looking to elevate their business with seasoned, effective guidance.

Evaldas

CTO, Founder

Vladimir was a major contributor to my successful transition from IC to Manager in a tech startup. I really appreciated how he leveraged his own experience in the tech industry; he had context and insight into the challenges I faced, and our common background helped build a productive coaching relationship. Specific issues that Vladimir helped me with included recognizing growth opportunities, understanding what my team needs from me, and strategizing on team success through turbulent startup times. After three months of coaching, my company asked me to step up into an expanded managerial portfolio; I’m certain I would not have been ready to expand my role like that without the work that Vladimir and I had done.

Andrew

Engineering Manager, Robotics

Vladmir has extensive experience in the start up eco system, building and exiting enterprises. He also has extensive technology exposure which makes the conversations very interesting if you are technologist too. Vladimir helped me quickly validate my ideas and direction of travel. He gave me lot of pointers and hacks which were straight away useful not just in product management or start up, but leading a rich and fulfilling life. There are a ton of resources and experiences Vladimir has at disposal to share suiting almost any context… its just a matter of asking.

Dennis

Technical Program Manager

Vladimir is an exceptional coach who brings a wealth of expertise in establishing early-stage startups to the table. With years of experience under his belt, he has a profound understanding of the essential steps required to launch a thriving business. Moreover, Vladimir has expertly guided me in developing the right mindset for entrepreneurship while also sharing indispensable strategies for cost reduction. For anyone seeking impactful, real-world advice, look no further. Vladimir is truly an outstanding coach!

Oleg

Engineering Manager, FinTech

Vladimir was my classmate in several Columbia MBA classes, and I always considered him one of the smartest and most analytical people in the room. When I wanted to take my career to the next level, I knew he would be the perfect coach to help me break down challenges and navigate my growth. His executive coaching has been invaluable in processing leadership and management issues that arise regularly at the hedge fund where I work. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for structured decision-making, strategic problem-solving, or guidance in overcoming career roadblocks.

Sam Kim

Data Scientist, FinTech

Vlad provided me great advice during the course of my mentorship with him. Vlad knows the ins/outs of the engineering management and is aware of many levers which can be used to effectively manage people and projects. He actively listened to my challenges and nudged me to come up with right answers. The amazing quality of Vlad is how he complements his real world experience with the books he reads and recommends. I highly recommend Vlad for anything related to managing teams and aligning with stakeholders.

Narayanan

Engineering Leader, SocialTech

Vladimir is amazing. Great insight and is a great listener.

Ronald

Founder, COO, FinTech

Every conversation with Vladimir had practical and actionable advice. Our time together was instrumental in helping me get to where I am now.

Joe

Director, Real Estate

Working with Vladimir has been instrumental to my career and personal development. His coaching has played a pivotal role in my growth ad a leader, self assessment and reflection, identifying strategic opportunities, prioritizing, and pivoting when a chance in direction is necessary.
The combination of exploring (coaching) and advising (experience-based) has been invaluable. Highly recommend giving Human Interfaces a try.

Nedko

Head Of Platform, BioTech