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VLAD DERKACH
PRODUCT MANAGER
Build the Right Product. Faster.
MVP that speaks to your users, investors — and your next round.
From Idea to Product — Without the Guesswork For ex-corporate founders ready to go solo in digital.
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Over the past 10+ years, I’ve launched and scaled digital products in HealthTech, AI, Web3, and FinTech — from idea validation to full-scale implementation.
My superpower lies in immersing myself into user behavior, running CustDev interviews, and shaping product strategies that convert insight into impact.
  • Master’s in Law, Belarusian State University
  • Author's training by Vanya Zamesin - How to do Product A-JTBD (11th version)
  • University of Maryland umd.edu - Modern Product Leadership
  • Astra Online University, Certified Product Manager
  • 365 Careers Ltd., The Project Management Course: Beginner to Project Manager
  • Codebreakers.tech, No-code Developer
  • Udemy, Inc., The Complete Product Management Course
  • Udemy, Inc., The Complete App Design Course - UX, UI, and Design Thinking
FACTS
~8w.
70%
300+
FAST LAUNCH
DISCOVERY-FOCUSED
CUSTDEV INTERVIEWS
From idea to first users in ~8 weeks
Most of my product time is spent on research, user interviews, hypothesis testing, and strategy, not just shipping features.
Conducted across Web3, HealthTech, and FinTech to validate real user needs and shape product direction.
Find out what really matters!
We run fast interviews, JTBD analysis and lean experiments to validate (or kill) your riskiest assumptions before you invest in code.
MVP-LAUNCH & STRATEGY
HYPOTHESIS TESTING
From idea chaos to validated MVP!
I help non-technical founders turn early-stage ideas into clear, testable MVPs — with a roadmap, positioning, and real user insights.
MVP/MLP SCOPING & POSITIONING
DELIVERY OVERSIGHT
Build what users actually want!
We slice your backlog into must-haves, clarify value props, and define what belongs in MVP vs. what can wait. No fluff, just traction.
Get things shipped — the right way!
I plug into your team or help assemble one. From specs to sprints, I ensure what we build hits business goals — fast loops, clear decisions.
SERVICES
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From positioning to backlog — everything mapped out, so your team knows exactly what to do and why.
A Clear MVP Strategy — No Guesswork
An Actionable Roadmap — From Idea to Delivery
You’ll walk away with a clear, structured plan: what to build, what to skip, and how to test it with real users.
MVP, Not Fluff
No Dev Micromanagement Required
Validated hypotheses, focused scope, sharp execution. No feature bloat, no wasted time, no “we’ll figure it out later.”
You don’t need to speak “tech” or manage the team. I handle the product side — so you stay focused on vision, funding, and growth.
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WHAT YOU GET
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AI-powered HealthTech app for women: sync fasting, fitness, and supplements with hormonal cycles. ➜
ex. 1inch Hardware wallet for self-custody of crypto assets. ➜
Non-custodial crypto wallet with smart compliance and ramp integrations. ➜
Crypto payment gateway with CMS plugins & fiat payouts. ➜
Instant crypto exchange with partner widgets. ➜
Sequoia-backed crypto-fiat payment gateway with global merchant support. ➜
Token streaming protocol on NEAR for DAOs, grants, and real-time payroll. ➜
FemFast
AI-powered wellness app syncing fasting, fitness, and supplements with women’s hormonal cycles.

I joined FemFast at the earliest stage — before MVP, traction, or validated hypotheses.

I shaped the product vision, ran 40+ CustDev interviews, designed onboarding and paywalls, and led a remote cross-functional team.


Together, we launched the MVP in 2 months, improved retention, and built a scalable system for science-backed recommendations.

FemFast Case
EraWallet (1inch Hardware)
Hardware wallet for self-custody of crypto assets — formerly known as 1inch Wallet.

I joined ERA Wallet at the transition from prototyping to production.

My focus was building long-term product strategy, validating use cases via CustDev and JTBD, and aligning embedded, UX, and marketing teams.


We defined core user segments, completed EVT/PVT, and built a roadmap through 2026 — including B2B, Lightning, and Nostr integrations.

ERA case
QUV.io
Non-custodial crypto wallet with on/off-ramp and smart compliance layer — built for high-risk merchants.

I joined at launch stage to improve resilience and user conversion.

Redesigned legal architecture to cut processing fees, integrated 4 backup providers, and rebuilt the onboarding funnel.


This 4× boosted conversion and increased product margin while reducing regulatory risk.

QUV.io case
NOWPayments
Crypto payment gateway for global merchants — with API, CMS plugins, and fiat payout support.

I focused on scaling B2B integrations and improving merchant onboarding.

Led CustDev, enhanced API docs, built plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and implemented analytics to reduce failure rates.


Result: +30% activation, –25% bounce rate, +15% customer base through CMS plugin adoption.

NOWPayments case
ChangeNow
Instant crypto exchange platform focused on speed, UX, and partner integrations.

I was brought in to modernize UX and grow conversions through embedded partner channels.

Rebuilt CJM, redesigned swap UI, optimized partner widgets, and integrated Amplitude for deeper analytics.


This led to +18% swap conversion, –20% average swap time, and +25% new users via partnerships.

Triple-A
Regulated crypto-fiat payment gateway backed by Sequoia Capital — serving global merchants.

I focused on enhancing product value and scalability.

Delivered detailed PRDs, refined product specs, and proposed strategic improvements based on experience in crypto payments.


Helped strengthen product focus and laid the foundation for modular global expansion.

Roketo
Token streaming protocol on NEAR — enabling real-time payments for DAOs, teams, and grants.

I joined during early growth to improve UX and scale adoption.

Led CustDev with DAOs, simplified stream setup, improved dashboard UX, and integrated with NEAR ecosystem tools.


Stream count doubled in 3 months, and user activation grew by 40%.

Roketo case
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THOMAS FU

XENA KASH
DAN IRONWOOD
DIMITRI NIKITIN
Vladislav has demonstrated himself to be a creative and driven individual. He is insightful and stands up to his believes. In his short stint with us, his passion has inspired us and we are sad to see him go. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
During the period Vladislav used to work at NOWPayments, he has shown himself as a specialist, who is really competent and well-organized in the things he does. I personally wish him all the best not only in developing himself as a professional but also in personality traits. Good luck, and big thanks!
Vladislav is a delivery oriented product manager, highly motivated to create good IT products. I want to especially note his communication skills, reliability and diligence. I hope we work together again my friend!
Vlad is a strong product manager with a proven track record of successful projects. He possesses so much required skillset of being able see the full scope of the project.
It allows him to gain valuable insights how to improve any product he is working on.
Moreover he constantly keeps abreast of current developments in his sphere of competence.
He is a true professional and a great team player!
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Product Expert at previously renowned firms like Roketo, ex. 1inch hardware wallet, and NOWPayments, focusing on cutting-edge IT solutions in web3 dApp, hardware devices, and payment gateways. Entrusted with leading product visions, strategizing their development, and executing top-tier B2B solutions. 6+ years of leadership in C-level positions and entrepreneurship.