Product Advisor or CPO for your project
What I own as CPO
- 01
Strategy and priorities
Research, solution hypotheses, the product concept and a strategy from MVP to MLP.
- 02
Growth
From first users to PMF and scaling: I test hypotheses fast and find growth levers.
- 03
Team
I build a team that scales the results. I have built products both hands-on and with teams of 50+ people.
- 04
Investment
I help startups raise investment: product, team and the investor pitch.
How we start
- 01
Free intro session, 30 minutes
We get to know each other and look at the product and task. You leave with the three main risks and growth levers.
- 02
We pick a format
Product Advisor or CPO for your project — and agree on a price for your stage and task.
- 03
We work
Regular sessions, decision reviews and chat — or full ownership of the product.
Products I led as CPO and Product Advisor

Yana Kovalenko — Product Leader and CPO
- 9 years as Product Leader and CPO
- 30+ ML product launches
- Teams of 50+ people — from idea to an audience of millions
- Co-founder and CPO of Practim: 10,000+ users, investment raised
- I work in English and Russian
Questions and answers
What is the difference between Product Advisor and CPO for your project?
Product Advisor means monthly sessions with the founder and team, decision reviews and chat support. CPO for your project is 3+ months: I take ownership of the product and am accountable for strategy, team and results.
How much does a fractional CPO cost?
The first 30-minute review is free. The price of advisory and the CPO role is agreed after the review, based on your stage and task.
For how long can I bring in a CPO?
Product Advisor works month to month. The CPO role for your project starts at 3 months.
What is your experience as a CPO?
9 years as Product Leader and CPO, 30+ ML launches, teams of 50+ people. As CPO I led Smarteka (1M+ users) and the Datamasters ML projects platform (15,000+ participants).
Can you work with an English-speaking team?
Yes, I work in English and Russian, including projects with clients across the EU.
What if I am looking for a co-founder?
That is a separate format: I join projects as co-founder and CPO. Equity and vesting are discussed individually, based on the stage and my contribution.

