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Dastan Shukanayev

Dastan Shukanayev

Strategic Foresight, M&A & Product Innovation @ Safuaro (ex-Deutsche Telekom AG, ex-Marks and Spencer)

Product Innovation & Strategist

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About
As an adaptable leader, I bring a proven track record of driving strategic growth and transformation across diverse industries. I specialise in leading organisations through complexity and disruption. My leadership philosophy is rooted in the core principles of adaptability, embracing continuous learning, fostering innovation, and cultivating resilience. Drawing from my experience across energy, finance, technology, and digital transformation, I've thrived in fast-paced, volatile environments by applying strategic foresight, agile decision-making, and a people-centric approach. Whether spearheading the rollout of 5G solutions, optimising operations to reduce costs by 50%, or launching innovative banking products, I prioritise creating value through forward-thinking solutions and collaborative team empowerment. In today’s world of constant disruption, traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient. I’m passionate about building adaptable, resilient organisations that can not only survive but thrive in uncertainty. My goal is to help companies anticipate change, leverage emerging opportunities, and foster a culture of innovation to drive long-term success. If you’re looking for an executive who excels in navigating complexity, driving growth, and inspiring high-performing teams, let's connect.
Intro Session
A one-time 20-min intro to align on goals and fit. We’ll map a 30-day outcome, key constraints, and next steps. If it’s a match, we’ll set a cadence. Bring 1 goal, 1 blocker, and any links.

    Free

    Hourly Session
    A focused 60-min working session to unlock one decision or asset. For founders, operators, and PMs. We frame the problem, triage constraints, and leave with 2–3 decisions, a short action plan, and resources. Bring any doc/link; we’ll review live.
    • Mentoring Activities:
      • 1-on-1 Sessions
      • Tasks & Assignments

    $ 269/hour

    Mock Interview
    60-min mock: 45-min interview + 15-min debrief. You get a scorecard, priority strengths/risks, and a 7-day practice plan. Focus: product, strategy, fintech/AI, or leadership stories. Board-level rigor, clear next steps.

      $ 269/hour

      Decision Sprint
      A focused 60-min working session to unlock one decision or upgrade one asset. We frame the problem, stress-test options, and leave with 2–3 decisions and a 2-week action plan. Suits product, strategy, GTM, tech/AI, or career moves.
      • Session Duration: 60 minutes

      $269/60 min

      Lite
      For builders who want momentum without the overhead. Two 30-min calls/month + light async notes. We set one 30-day outcome, make crisp decisions, and leave each call with a short next-step checklist. Light async notes only; deeper reviews or extra calls are billed separately
      • Response Time: 48 hours
      • Calls: 2 × 30 min
      • Mentoring Activities:
        • 1-on-1 Sessions

      $ 259/month

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      Regular
      Two 30-min calls/month + targeted assignments. We set one 30-day outcome, review progress, and ship decisions and assets with board-level rigor. Light async notes between calls.
      • Response Time: 48 hours
      • Calls: 2 × 30 min
      • Mentoring Activities:
        • 1-on-1 Sessions
        • Tasks & Assignments

      $ 259/month

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