Launching businesses in Spain.

Hands-on leadership for market entry, turnarounds, and 0→1 builds.

15+ years
in executive roles
3 exits
built and sold
8 markets
launched
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Ivan Sharov

Sounds familiar?

Market Entry

" We want to expand to Spain, but we don't have local expertise. We need someone who can make it happen — market strategy, operational setup, team building, go-to-market. "

Turnaround

" We launched but it's not working. Costs are too high, growth is flat, and we need someone who can turn it around — fast. "

Build from Zero

" We have capital and an idea. We need a leader who can build the business — not just a strategy, but the actual company: product, team, operations, revenue. "

I've done all three. Here's what I bring to the table.

Fractional / Interim Executive

Join your team as CEO, GM, or Country Manager

I take operational ownership for 6-12 months. You get experienced leadership without the permanent commitment — ideal for transitions, turnarounds, or when you need senior firepower now.

Best for: Companies that need senior leadership now, turnaround situations, post-acquisition integration.

Spain Market Entry

Launch your business in Spain — end to end

From legal setup to hiring your first team, I handle the operational complexity of entering a new market. I've launched 8 markets across Europe.

Best for: FinTechs, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses expanding into Spain or using Spain as an EU hub.

Venture Building

Turn an idea into a running business

I've built multiple companies from zero to exit. I can do the same with your capital and concept — taking full ownership of execution.

Best for: Investors, family offices, or corporate ventures that want execution, not just advice.

Track Record

Selected results

0 to €1M ARR

B2B FinTech Platform

Built a B2B FinTech SaaS from concept to €1M+ ARR across multiple European markets. Designed the full go-to-market engine, product architecture, and compliance framework. Scaled the team to 30+ people.

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P&L Leadership & Turnaround

Financial Services

Led a consumer finance subsidiary and insurance company within an international investment group. Managed €50M revenue P&L. Delivered 62% 4-year ROI through digitisation and business model restructuring. Launched digital products, opened B2B channels, and managed market expansions.

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Cost Restructuring

AI SaaS

Brought in as interim CEO to stabilise a struggling AI platform. Reduced deployment costs by 50%, cut installation time from 30 days to 5, and restructured unit economics to prepare the company for strategic decisions.

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Ivan Sharov

I build and run tech-driven businesses at all stages — from first revenue to mature, multi-country operations. My experience spans FinTech, SaaS, insurance, and AI, with deep operational expertise in Spain and across European markets. I'm a hands-on leader who takes full ownership of outcomes.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian.

Spain, EU
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If you're thinking about Spain expansion, need hands-on leadership, or want to build something together — I'd like to hear from you.