How I Work – Blagoja Golubovski

Three engagements

Choose the model that fits where you are.

I work with a small number of clients at a time - intentionally. That means every engagement gets my full attention, not a junior associate. You work with me, directly.

Strategy Sprint

2–3 weeks

An intensive diagnostic and strategy session for teams that are stuck, pivoting, or about to scale. I come in, get deep into your product and org, and hand you a clear path forward - fast.

1:1 interviews with your product, engineering, and leadership team
Competitive and positioning audit
Roadmap and prioritization framework review
Where-to-play / how-to-win strategy document
Readout session with leadership + written recommendations

Best for: Stuck or pivoting teams, pre-fundraise clarity, post-M&A integration

Part-time Product Leadership

3–6+ months · ~2 days/week

Embedded CPO-level leadership without the full-time overhead or hiring timeline. I run strategy, mentor your PMs, facilitate your planning cycles, and keep execution sharp week to week.

Weekly leadership sync + async availability
Product strategy ownership and roadmap governance
PM coaching and capability building
Hiring support: defining roles, interviewing, onboarding
Investor and board-level communication support

Best for: Growing teams between Series A and C without a CPO, or in transition

Advisory

Ongoing · Monthly cadence

A standing relationship for founders and product leaders who want a senior sounding board - without the overhead of a full engagement. We meet monthly, go deep on what matters, and keep you sharp.

Monthly 90-minute strategy session
Async Slack/email availability between sessions
Pressure-testing decisions before you make them
Introductions and network access where relevant
Annual strategic review session

Best for: Founders who want a trusted sounding board without a full engagement

The first 30 days

What happens after you book the call.

Day 1

Discovery Call

30 minutes. We talk honestly about your situation. I'll tell you if I'm the right fit - and if I'm not, I'll point you to someone who is.

Day 3–5

Scoping & Proposal

Based on our call, I'll send a one-page proposal: the engagement type, scope, timeline, and investment. No fluff, no padding.

Week 1–2

Immersion

I get into your product, your team, your data, and your customers. Fast, focused, and thorough. This is where most advisors skip steps - I don't.

Week 3–4

First Deliverable

Depending on the engagement: a strategic direction document, a first roadmap review, or your first monthly session. Clear. Actionable. Yours to use immediately.

Investment

Transparent, scoped, no surprises.

I don't post rates because every engagement is scoped individually - a 2-week sprint for a 5-person team looks very different from 6 months embedded at a Series B. What I can tell you is this: my clients consistently tell me the ROI is obvious within the first 60 days.

Strategy Sprint

Fixed fee / project

Scoped upfront. You know the exact cost before we start. Typically completed in 2–3 weeks.

Part-time Leadership

Monthly retainer / ongoing

A fixed monthly fee for defined days per week. Predictable, no surprises, and ends when you're ready for a full-time hire.

Advisory

Monthly retainer / ongoing

Structured monthly sessions with async availability. A fraction of the cost of a full engagement, with outsized strategic value.

For portfolio companies and multi-portfolio arrangements: I offer structured rates for investors and VCs working with multiple portfolio companies. Let's talk →

FAQ

Questions I get asked before we start.

How many clients do you work with at once?

Intentionally few. I limit active engagements so every client gets my real attention - not a diluted version of it. If I'm at capacity when you reach out, I'll tell you honestly and we can discuss timing.

Do you work remotely or on-site?

Both. I'm based in Lisbon and work with teams across the U.S. and Europe. Most of my work is remote-first with regular video sessions, but I do travel for workshops, offsites, and when in-person makes a meaningful difference.

What if I just need a one-time review of our roadmap?

That's exactly what a Strategy Sprint is for. A focused 2-3 week engagement, a clear deliverable, done. No ongoing commitment required - though many clients extend after seeing the output.

We already have a Head of Product. Can you still help?

Yes. I often work alongside existing product leaders - not to replace them, but to accelerate them. I can act as a senior mentor, strategic sounding board, or help them navigate a specific challenge like a pivot or scaling challenge.

How quickly can you start?

Typically 1–2 weeks from signing, depending on my current capacity. I don't drag out the contracting process - you'll have a proposal within a few days of our discovery call.

Do you work with early-stage companies (pre-product)?

Occasionally. My sweet spot is post-PMF companies who are scaling - typically Seed through Series C. At very early stage, I'm often not the best use of budget. The discovery call will make this clear quickly.

Can I get a sense of fit before committing to a full engagement?

That's what the discovery call is. 30 minutes, no commitment, no pitch. I'll give you my honest read on your situation and we'll both know by the end whether this makes sense.

No fluff. Here's exactly
what working together looks like.

Choose the model that fits where you are.

Strategy Sprint

Part-time Product Leadership

Advisory

What happens after you book the call.

Discovery Call

Scoping & Proposal

Immersion

First Deliverable

Transparent, scoped, no surprises.

Strategy Sprint

Part-time Leadership

Advisory

Questions I get asked before we start.

Still have questions?
Let's just talk.

No fluff. Here's exactly what working together looks like.

Choose the model that fits where you are.

Strategy Sprint

Part-time Product Leadership

Advisory

What happens after you book the call.

Discovery Call

Scoping & Proposal

Immersion

First Deliverable

Transparent, scoped, no surprises.

Strategy Sprint

Part-time Leadership

Advisory

Questions I get asked before we start.

Still have questions?Let's just talk.

No fluff. Here's exactly
what working together looks like.

Still have questions?
Let's just talk.