# Oleg Shchegolev

> Founder, CEO & CTO of Semrush

Founder, CEO & CTO of Semrush (NYSE: SEMR, ~$2B market cap), led company from inception to IPO.

Scaled Semrush into a global SaaS platform with $300M+ annual revenue.

Led product, engineering, and GTM through hypergrowth and international expansion.

Transitioned from CEO to CTO to focus on long-term product and technology strategy.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to build SaaS from 0→1
✔️ Guidance on product-market fit
✔️ Tips on global expansion
✔️ Best practices for IPO prep
✔️ Advice on founder transitions
✔️ How to scale engineering
✔️ Guidance on public markets

Focused on helping founders scale SaaS companies from startup to IPO.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $500.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/OlegShchegolev)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)