Val Kamenski

I help founders make better technology decisions, faster.

Fractional CTO | Startup Mentor | 1 x Successful Exit

Hi 👋

My journey began in the trenches of software development, where I discovered my passion for building not just great code, but great teams and products. Over the past decade, I've specialized in creating and managing high-performing remote teams that deliver exceptional results.

In 2012, I founded Klika Tech and served as Co-CEO for the next 14 years. After successfully exiting the business, I now have the freedom to pursue my passions and help other founders on their journeys.

What I can help with:

  • Transforming innovative ideas into viable business strategies
  • Helping non-technical founders make confident technology decisions
  • Explaining how to apply AI in real-world use cases
  • Developing effective hiring strategies and strong company cultures
  • Connecting founders with valuable industry resources and networks

Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale your existing tech business, I'm here to share insights from my experience and help you avoid common pitfalls.

Free Mentoring for Founders

Thoughts about tech and what inspires me:

AI Adoption for Dev Teams

quick sip (3 min read)
·#ai#dev#engineering

Most dev teams go through three stages of AI adoption. Here is what each one looks like and why stage two is where the real unlock happens.

How to Present Your Startup Idea

quick sip (2 min read)
·#startup

A simple framework for pitching your startup to investors, partners, and customers.

How to Hire an AI-Native Developer

nice pause (7 min read)
·#ai#dev#hiring

How to hire an AI-native developer: interview questions, coding transcript ideas, and red/green flags for evaluating real AI-assisted coding skills.

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