Niko Matveev – Fractional Chief Strategy Officer

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With over 25 years of experience across IT, telecom, and digital innovation — in both global corporations and early-stage startups I help founders transform strategy into execution.

At Check-Mate Studio, I serve as a Fractional CSO, offering hands-on support in business planning, go-to-market strategy, and founder mentoring to help startups move from complexity to clarity.

What I Bring to the Table

• Strategic planning rooted in real-world startup and enterprise experience
• Fractional executive leadership that fits your stage and needs
• Expertise in go-to-market, product positioning, and operational clarity
• Ability to mentor founders and align leadership teams around shared goals

Selected Projects & Outcomes

• Espaniero Online (EdTech, Spain): Overhauled business strategy and operations, doubling revenue
• Humans Net (Gig Economy, UK): Led digital strategy for AI and blockchain-powered platform
• LoCall (Telecom, Cyprus): Designed business strategy and IT roadmap, leading to successful acquisition
• Microsoft (IT, Global): Held strategic planning and operational leadership roles over 10 years

Education & Certifications

• PhD in Economics and Finance – Plekhanov Economics Academy
• MBA – Antwerp Business School
• MSc in Physics – Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Certified in SAFe Agile, Kaizen, Product Design, and Strategy