Volodymyr Kustlyvy
work
I currently live in Vancouver, BC, where I help founders build and scale technology startups. Here are some of the cool things I was a part of:
background
I can communicate in six languages and used to play four musical instruments. I hold a master’s degree in political science from 
Freie Universität Berlin.
Dear
founders
I have 10 years of experience across business operations, strategy, product, marketing and communication, at companies big and small. I’m not actively looking for a new role.
I take ownership and pride in what I do. I approach problems with pragmatism and enthusiasm: no task is too small or too big. I thrive in cross-functional environments and love bringing clarity to complex and foggy ideas. I’m usually happiest when I can take something from an idea to something real, whether that’s shaping a product, leading a rebrand, writing a pitch, or figuring out how to make something work.
I am a linear thinker with a high bar for quality. I’ve carried products through their entire lifecycle, from vision and strategy to design and development. I excel at fostering conversations and ideas with executives, marketers, and sales to make sure our product feels delightful, relevant, and useful to our customers.
I bring a deep understanding of market dynamics, public markets, visual communication and technology. I enjoy close collaboration with marketers and creatives to frame and communicate product value through effective messaging that resonates with both customers and investors.
Growing up watching my dad write some funky C# code, I developed a strong curiosity for engineering. Over the years and thanks to AI, that curiosity turned into something much more practical. I can now build full-stack products myself, from the front end and database to the back end, APIs and AI integrations. My approach to engineering projects is purposeful, inclusive, and direct. It is only fair of me to ask you to offer the best solution if I clearly explain the need and the challenge.