$300 / month
4 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
Starts with a free 7-day trial – less commitment than a paid call, cancel anytime.
$300 / month
4 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
$300 / month
4 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
$300 / month
Start free, decide later
I'm a 5x founder and startup operator with 13 years of experience building companies from idea to scale. Today, I run Palms & Pines, a vacation rental investment and management company in Spain (https://palmspines.agency/, https://palmspines.com/)
I have experienced both success and failure. I've had two partial exits, one business continues to operate successfully in Europe, and others provided invaluable lessons that I now share with founders.
I'm the best fit for:
- Early-stage founders who want to turn an idea into a real business
- First-time entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed and need structure
- Startup operators preparing to take on leadership roles
- Investors or entrepreneurs building or scaling a vacation rental business
In addition to startups, I help investors build profitable vacation rental businesses. I'll help you increase profitability, optimize operations, and build scalable systems. My startup operations background is a unique advantage—we'll use AI, automation, and technology to run the business more efficiently, not just grow it.
Startups I co-founded/operated:
- Palms & Pines - vacation rental investment and management
- Seven Figure Club – a founder community and knowledge platform
- Open Innovation Studio – a startup-corporate innovation consultancy
- Unstoppable Domains - web3 and web2 domain registrar
- Mydutyfree – a marketplace for duty-free retailers
- Dressboom – a fashion-swapping marketplace
Experience Highlights
- 13 years building and operating startups
- Founded 5 companies across multiple industries
- Helped scale a unicorn from $2M to $50M ARR
- Built businesses operating across 7 countries and expanded products into 7 markets
- Managed teams of up to 20 people
- Closed enterprise deals with airports, duty-free operators, and global consumer brands
- Built partnerships with airlines, tour operators, fashion brands, and Web3 companies
- Generated 60–100 qualified leads per major industry conference
- Worked directly with executives of international airports, stadiums, and large enterprises
How I Mentor
My mentoring is practical, direct, and action-oriented. Every session should leave you with concrete decisions, priorities, and next steps—not just ideas. Together, we'll create a practical roadmap with clear priorities, actionable next steps, measurable milestones, and accountability. Rather than discussing theory, we'll focus on what will move your business forward this week.
If you're looking for intensive learning, fast feedback, and a clear framework to build your startup, book my "Personalized Startup Framework with Action Items and Resources" session.
5 out of 5 stars
I had the pleasure of working with Kateryna to refine my startup deck, and the experience was incredibly valuable. She brought a wealth of experience and a sharp understanding of what investors look for, which was evident in her insightful feedback and actionable suggestions. Kateryna not only helped me clarify my message and strengthen my pitch but also inspired me with creative ideas to elevate my presentation. Her guidance was both practical and encouraging, making a real difference in how I approach my startup’s story. I’m truly grateful for her time and expertise—it’s clear she is deeply committed to helping founders succeed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take their pitch to the next level!
Standard Plan • 4 months
5 out of 5 stars
Kateryna has been amazing to work with. She really helped me find the areas that hold true to myself and build a plan from the heart. Making sure my strategy works for me, as well as seeing what the market is open to. If you need help getting your business off the ground and finding a direction, Kateryna will help get you up and running in no time.
Lite Plan • 2 months
5 out of 5 stars
Kateryna has been a fantastic mentor - she is very approachable and available to meet at a range of times. She gives tailored and actionable feedback and always incorporates real examples from her previous experience to help guide with decision making. She has deep experience building and managing teams which was of huge value to me and I would highly recommend her to others.
Standard Plan • 1 month
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Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
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Kateryna Furtak
Entrepreneur at Palms and Pines
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We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
