Slava (Alpha) Kurilyak

I'm a technical co-founder / CTO who builds technical products alongside early-stage founders. I provide co-founder level technical ownership from idea to minimum viable product (MVP), and into investor-ready shape. I define the plan, then execute it, with marketing advice, sales advice, and fundraising advice available when useful.

I work with founders building toward unicorn outcomes — $1B+ company ambition. That shapes every architecture and product decision I make.

Whether you're pre-seed and actively raising (50% active-raise rate with back-pay due at close) or already funded (standard monthly rate), I work on clear monthly pricing.

What I Do as a Technical Co-Founder / CTO

For early-stage startups, I step in as your technical co-founder / CTO with co-founder level technical ownership from idea to minimum viable product (MVP), and into investor-ready shape. I define the plan, then execute it.

If you already have an MVP, including an AI-generated MVP, I start with a technical and product audit before deciding on the next steps. I can also provide marketing advice, sales advice, and fundraising advice when useful.

For the complete scope and current tier details, see Technical co-founder / CTO services and pricing.

I specialize in agentic AI — building autonomous AI agents, multi-agent systems, and agentic workflows at the intersection of LLMs and business automation. These aren't side projects; they're the core of what I ship for clients.

For clients who want it, I can suggest warm introductions to investors in my network — angels, early-stage VCs, and syndicates. This is opt-in. It is only available inside an active working relationship. I also disclose that I have a financial interest in your raise succeeding. Full fundraising and disclosure terms are documented in my policy.

I stay involved until I have replaced myself — helping you define the role, interview candidates, and complete the handoff to a full-time CTO. This transition support is included as long as you are on a standard full-rate engagement. Full terms are on the policy page.

View technical co-founder / CTO services and pricing or review my complete policy to see if we're a good fit.

I code, travel, repeat. While exploring the world I meet clients and help founders build state-of-the-art AI products — leveraging different markets, perspectives, and approaches to build better systems.

Where I've Met Clients

These pins mark places where I've coded, explored, and worked with clients. For the full travel map with posts by location, see Travels.

What I'm Building

Alongside client work, I'm building two products of my own — an AI agent product and an agentic tool product, both launching this year. I'll be sharing updates and insights from the build on Alpha Insights.

Client delivery comes first: I only take on engagements I can support at full commitment, and I schedule product R&D around that client workload.

Professional Background

• Co-Founder & CTO, Fitplan Technologies Inc. (2014 - 2016)
  Built technology enabling fitness enthusiasts to train with elite athletes.
• Founder & CEO, Produvia (2013 - Present)
  Building an agency focused on fractional CTO work for early-stage startups and AI product execution
• Founder & CEO, Phoenix Team (2021 - 2022)
  Pioneered NFT memberships and innovative content strategies for brands and DAOs.
• Civil Engineer, WorleyParsons (2012 - 2014)
  Applied engineering principles to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering
  British Columbia Institute of Technology (2008 - 2012)
• Web Development Bootcamp
  Lighthouse Labs (2014)