Sergey Kudryashov

Sergey Kudryashov is a highly experienced product leader, startup mentor, and advisor with over two decades in the tech industry. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at ZAS Ventures, focusing on pre-seed Ukrainian-founded startups. His expertise spans from user experience and product management to founding and scaling companies, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle and startup ecosystem. intro+3

As a 2x founder, Sergey has a track record of building successful products, notably as the CEO of Cadabra Health. Through Cadabra Health, he developed an innovative weight-loss app (SmartFit) that significantly impacted public health, helping 6,000 people overcome type 2 diabetes and obesity, while also achieving substantial revenue growth ($500K ARR). medium

Sergey is a dedicated mentor across multiple prominent accelerator programs, including 1991 Accelerator, Techstars, Startup Wise Guys, and TheWays. He shares his diverse experience in UX, product management, and entrepreneurship to guide founders, helping them navigate challenges and avoid common startup pitfalls. intro+2

His early career involved significant roles in designing and managing products for millions of users at established tech companies. He held positions such as CEO at Softorino, Head of Product Management at MacPaw, and Head of UX at Parallels, contributing to well-known Mac and iOS applications. mastodon+1