Pathfinder

As a dedicated business growth strategist, my focus on practical solutions and collaboration enables me to locate and help clients eliminate the obstacles that limit potential and drive long-term success in key areas such as mindset, sales, team building, marketing, operations, and beyond.

Operational Consultant

qopodo

My Visual Art project, where I explore the subject of individuality. I strongly believe that individuality is a unique and the most valuable asset one can bring to any endeavour. In my journey as visual artist, I celebrate the power of individuality and convey the idea to the public.

Main character

EMIREX

As Head of Operations in the cryptocurrency industry, I leveraged my knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to drive significant improvements in the areas of team management, business processes, product development, and regulatory compliance.

Some of my key achievements include:

•	Successfully managing a remote team of client support, trading, and acquisition specialists
•	Streamlining and improving business processes, resulting in increased efficiency and better communication across teams
•	Playing a key role in product and service development, including creating functional requirements and analyzing competitors
•	Significantly enhancing token listing services through the identification of new selling points and the establishment of clear listing procedures
•	Developing and implementing regulatory measures such as KYC, AML, and data protection to ensure compliance with industry standards
•	Managing exchange service processes related to matching engine, liquidity providers, trading bots, token listing, assets/liabilities, and reporting.

Head Of Operations

Financial broker

As a professional who has served several FOREX brokers and PSP companies, I have a track record of delivering significant results in areas such as organizational design, team management, marketing research, business strategy development, and product management. Some of my notable achievements include:

•	Successfully opening an office in Vietnam for a Forex broker in 2019, and implementing organizational design, hiring and training local team, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the enterprise, finding solutions, providing directions for future growth, and establishing business processes such as sales and marketing.
•	Conducting and supervising global marketing research in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Middle East, leading to deeper understanding of the target market and its needs
•	Developing and implementing a successful business strategy for the Forex and PSP companies, resulting in increased revenue and profitability
•	Representing Chinese Forex and PSP companies on global market, including successful negotiations with foreign vendors, partners, and clients
•	Product management (MT4/MT5 trading environment, payment system, plug-ins for institutional trading) and played a key role in searching for the teams and individual vendors that can accomplish the technical tasks, conducting and supervising business analysis, approving technical requirements, establishing negotiations within stakeholders, and supervising testing.

Private Business Consultant

Libertex Group

As a leading member of the team that built the China operations of Libertex, a brokerage services provider, I have a proven track record of driving significant growth and success. Some of my key achievements include:
•	Increasing revenue 4x, the customer base 4x, and deposits 4x despite a highly competitive market
•	Developing business with a large percentage of high net worth clients, gaining their confidence in the turbulent business climate
•	Analyzing the business risks in China and ensuring the safety of clients and employees
•	Managing the budgeting and forecasting, establishing the business structures, and growing the employee base
•	Developing new services, including trading instruments
•	Leading the development of a new website and localizing the trading platform
•	Cultivating relationships with strategic partners, including websites for foreign exchange and foreign stock markets
•	Building a successful sales team and creating the sales infrastructure
•	Building and managing the marketing department, overseeing successful marketing campaigns.

Head of China Business Unit

Project Manager, Dealing Department Specialist

I built the support team for the China market from scratch, and created the business infrastructure and technology ecosystem that enabled us to manage all China operations from Russia.

•	Established one of China’s few online payment services.
•	Built and managed the IT operations.
•	Taught the IT and technical support teams to work with China from Russia.
•	Managed strategic and tactical marketing.

Head of Chinese clients support team

 Freelance

I provided several companies with strategies for innovation, business development, and change management. 

•	Helped several Russian businesses develop strategic partnerships in China.
•	Built relationships with Chinese partners in several industries, including telecom, manufacturing, travel, and business services. 
•	Helped optimize logistics for several companies. 
•	Promoted Russian businesses by organizing events.

Freelance Business Development Consultant

•	Sold payment cards and credit services to some of the largest businesses and government organizations in Vladivostok when the products were new in the local market.
•	Transferred to the client department, and convinced large businesses to accept credit.

Senior Specialist of Corporate clients Department

•	Developed business for credit cards when they were new in Russia.
•	Managed a team of finance and business development professionals, and taught them to establish trust with customers at all levels of financial literacy.
•	Oversaw the group’s operations, and streamlined workflows.

Specialist of Payment cards Department

Russian Standard Bank

•	Managed group of 10 people, and developed business for credit cards when they were new in Russia. 
•	Taught team members to establish trust with clients (most clients were financially unsophisticated and had never used credit cards before). 
•	Oversaw the group’s operations, and streamlined workflows.

Senior Specialist

VladIce

•	Planned and established new network, and upgraded servers.
•	Provided daily LAN, hardware, and software administration.

System Administrator

Picture a world where founders are free to unleash their strategic and creative brilliance, unburdened by the operational obstacles that hinder their progress. ✨ This is the world I'm dedicated to creating.

I'm Nick, a global adventurer currently based in Argentina, but my journey has taken me to live and manage projects in extraordinary places like China, Vietnam, Montenegro, Georgia, Malaysia, and Russia. 🌍 Along the way, I've discovered my true calling: empowering entrepreneurs who grapple with operational obstacles within their companies.

My passion lies in helping visionary founders like you overcome the hurdles that impede your business growth. 🔥 With over 14 years of experience in various industries, I've developed a keen understanding of the intricate workings of companies facing operational complexities. It's through operational excellence that I unlock your full potential.

As a Business Advisor, I embark on each project as a captivating story, with you as the protagonist. Together, we navigate the twists and turns of your entrepreneurial journey, unraveling the challenges that hinder your success. 🚀 I specialize in delving deep into the heart of your organization, identifying the bottlenecks, and designing innovative solutions that fuel sustainable growth.

I firmly believe that true transformation occurs when mindset and business issues are addressed in unison. That's why I take a holistic approach, combining strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and operational acumen. By aligning your business objectives with operational excellence, we pave the way for remarkable achievements. 🌟

But it's not all business for me. Outside the realm of entrepreneurship, I find solace in the world of art. Drawing has become my sanctuary, allowing me to see the world from fresh perspectives. 🎨 Through my artwork, I explore the fascinating interplay between individual development and the centralized forces that shape our lives. Additionally, I find balance and inspiration through activities like kundalini yoga, surfing, reading, skating, and cycling. 🌊📚🛹

I'm passionate about forging connections with fellow adventurers like you. Together, we can unravel the operational challenges that hold your company back and set it on a transformative path. If you're ready to unlock your strategic and creative brilliance, I invite you to join me on this remarkable journey. Let's connect and create a story of operational excellence that leaves a lasting impact. 🤝💡

Nick Kovalchuk

Stealth Mode

Founder

Low Income Investment Fund

Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partnerships to create more equitable access to opportunity for all.

Strategic Projects Manager

Kapor Center

Kapor Enterprises is a venture capital firm in California that focuses on investing in the information technology, education, health, work, finance, mobile, justice, food, media, and retail sectors. Founded 1999 in Oakland, California, United States by Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor, it invests in convertible notes, debt, early stage ventures, late stage ventures, seed, series A, series B, and series C rounds. 

The special initiative brings together all stakeholders, including policymakers, philanthropies, private capital, and communities to finally put technology in service of the public good.

Project Manager: Special Initiative

Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH)

NPH is the largest affordable housing trade association in Northern California, reaching over 200,000 individuals. Our members, partners, and supporters stand strong together to develop and pass critical policies to create change for our communities. Our events, programs, and trainings bring people together to grow our industry’s capacity, advance equity, foster connections and community.

Senior Project Manager, Campaigns & Community Engagement

Landed

Landed was founded to respond to the limited housing support options available for our most critical community members: essential professionals. As a homebuying partner, Landed has worked with employers, governments and investors to equip aspiring homebuyers across the U.S. with the tools and financial support needed to purchase $1B worth of residential real estate and make homeownership a reality for these hardworking, essential community members.

Relationship Manager - Northern California

Mission Economic Development Agency

We envision generations of Latine families with sufficient assets to thrive. Inspired by the past and present life of the Mission District, families are rooted in vibrant, diverse and forward-thinking communities, have opportunities to grow, and are actively engaged in the civic and political life of their neighborhoods and the institutions that affect their lives.

Housing Coach

Yolo County Transportation District

- Analyzed community survey data using Trapeze, ArcGIS, and Excel to assess route performance.
- Developed marketing campaigns aligned with California environmental policy initiatives.
- Researched U.S. Department of Transportation's light rail extension policies and rerouting procedures.
- Assisted in route and schedule planning, including designing and analyzing surveys.
- Maintained transit facilities and bus operations databases.
- Conducted field reviews of routes and facilities for safety and accessibility.
- Responded to passenger feedback and provided written observations from bus rides.
- Supported preparation of agendas and staff reports for meetings.
- Participated in the implementation of the automatic vehicle location system.
- Assisted in updating route and schedule information on bus stop signs.
- Contributed to the design and maintenance of the YCTD website.
- Delivered and collected meeting materials and schedules as needed.

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