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OKR Coaching and Startup Investment Criteria: Interview with Andrei Koushnarev
A New Episode of the Business Podcast
My guest is Andrei Koushnarev — senior executive at Rostelecom, entrepreneur and investor, business trainer, OKR coach, strategic session facilitator, and expert at Product Lab.
From Journalist to Digital Products Director: A Career Story
We talk about Andrei’s career path from journalist to Director of Digital Products at Rostelecom — a journey that spans media, business, and technology.
Startup Investment Criteria: How to Evaluate a Project
We discuss what criteria Andrei uses when selecting startups to invest in. How do you assess a product’s uniqueness and market potential? What kinds of projects are worth backing?
OKR Coaching and Strategic Goal Setting
Andrei shares his expertise in the OKR goal setting framework and explains how this methodology helps companies achieve their strategic objectives — aligning teams around measurable outcomes and driving meaningful progress.
Watch the Interview
The full interview is available on the following platforms:
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/nJwh0xA1Zrw
- VK Video: https://vkvideo.ru/video238655605_456239290
- RUTUBE: https://rutube.ru/video/3ca9688ccc69a37d65add69808a4bb71/
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