Executive coach for founders, CEOs & business owners

Lead with clarity, courage & empathy.

I partner with founders and innovation leaders who are called to find fresh ways of thinking and step into new roles — in business and in life. My work is primarily individual coaching, tailored to you.

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The path to coaching

From restless achiever to executive coach.

I was a startup founder, then an executive at every stage of company growth — from pre-seed to acquisition and IPO, across three continents. I knew how each stage felt. I didn't yet know how I felt.

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8+ years: coaching founders and senior leaders
15+ years: in executive roles — CEO, VP, MD
6: coaching certifications, led by Columbia University
3 languages: English, German and Russian

More than theory. Venture-building experience across Europe, the U.S. and Asia as well as a deep coaching training give me both lived and professional insight.

1:1 executive coaching

For founders, executives and innovation leaders in a new chapter.

When to work with me

How I work depends on what you need — sometimes as a coach, sometimes combining the roles of coach, mentor or consultant in one partnership. If you recognise yourself in any of the situations below, that's where I can support you.

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Launching a new venture or seeking deeper purpose
Transitioning into a new executive role with purpose and meaning
Feeling burnt out, misaligned, or stuck
Conflict with co-founders, board, or leadership team
Navigating a major business or life transition
Realigning strategy and team dynamics
Scaling the leadership team as the company grows
Planning and executing succession and M&A
Realigning executive team culture and efforts after a key person's departure
Investor pressure around people and culture decisions

Selected clients

Supercell
Praktika
Dwelly
Rasa
Mister Spex
Inkitt
SpeedInvest
Accenture
S16VC
Inficon
Tenjin
dltHub

“Olga is extremely professional and just really good at what she does. She keeps her own ego low and never judges, but guides you to the best path.”

Beatrice AliprandiChief Revenue Officer at Praktika

“Olga is an outstanding professional and very warm and caring human being! Olga helped me a lot to achieve our coaching objectives while creating a safe environment to just enjoy the process!”

Ilya DrozdovDwelly co-founder & CEO

“What I valued most was the journey itself - the conversations, reflections, and discoveries along the way. I warmly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful partner on their own journey.”

Mika TammenkoskiSenior Advisor at Supercell

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