Driving Immediate Results for Businesses that Aim Higher

Hi, I’m Ilya Khrustalev, and I have spent the last 20 years working with the Tech and Business sectors. My experience spans both global corporations and startups, where I’ve guided ventures of all sizes through every stage of development, leading teams and driving growth.

My journey has taken me from co-founding the FoodFox startup in just two months (which later sold for $8M) to helping clients reduce tech expenses by an average of 40% and accelerate delivery times by 12x through automation. Strike the balance between business goals and deep tech.

Beyond the numbers, I’m all about human-centered management. Having managed teams of all sizes and complexity, and interviewed over 400 people, I know how crucial tailored motivation is to unlocking each individual’s strengths. I’m also passionate about Tech for Good, working on high-impact projects that don’t just function, but make life better.

What I Do

Coaching and Advisory Work: I provide guidance for executives and software engineers, helping them enhance their leadership skills and technical acumen to drive their teams and projects forward.

Technology Transformation: I specialize in scoping out projects, building and scaling high-performing teams, and leading technology transformations that align with business goals.

Rapid Product Launches: I assist in launching products within weeks, not months, implementing accelerated development strategies to achieve market readiness faster.

Educating and Training Teams: I focus on upskilling engineering teams, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest technologies and methodologies to increase productivity and innovation.

Streamlining Processes: I establish efficient processes that minimize management overhead and make engineering teams more cost-effective, enhancing overall organizational agility.

Designing Custom Interview Processes: I tailor interview processes to meet company-specific requirements, ensuring that the right talent is identified and recruited to fit both technical needs and company culture.

Navigating Challenges: I adeptly handle challenging situations that arise within technology and team dynamics, providing strategic solutions to maintain progress and stability.

Media Highlights

• Your Stack Is Limiting Your Team’s Growth Potential
• Innovation with Purpose: Ilya Khrustalev On The World’s Most Successful Purpose-Driven Business Models
• The overrated CEO: when founder-led companies should consider outside leadership

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