Startup strategy from a founder
who has been in the arena.
One-on-one consultations for founders shaping their next venture - from raw idea to fundable company.
Issatayev Zhantore
PhD Candidate & IT-Entrepreneur
Serial entrepreneur with two successful exits and years of consulting experience across BIG4 and telecom. I now advise early-stage founders on positioning, product-market fit, fundraising narratives, and going to market internationally.
I bring an academic rigor to strategy work - every recommendation is grounded in evidence, not templates.
- Education
- MSc, HSE University (’23)
- Alumnus
- Lomonosov MSU (’17)
- Background
- Ex-BIG4 & Telecom Consultant
- Founder
- 2 Successful Exits
Track record & client outcomes
Personally presented projects at one of the largest IT conferences in the US.
Regional winner - selected among top emerging founders.
Issatayev Consulting Group - advisory for early-stage startups.
Helped current clients raise more than $2M in total funding.
Guided client startups to be selected for TechCrunch 2025 and 2026.
Supported clients in launching into new international markets. Several are in the top 10 fastest-growing startups in Kazakhstan.
Direct lines
- Emailzhanikissatayev@gmail.com
- LinkedIn/in/issatayev-zhantore
Tell me about your startup
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