Thought Leadership 2025-01-15
AI Agents in 2025: How Agentic AI Will Transform SaaS
Ivan's take on the rise of autonomous AI agents and what it means for startups building the next generation of software.
Read moreEmpowering Startups with Strategic Technology Leadership
Former Google engineer and startup CTO. Now your fractional technology partner. Build scalable systems, grow high-performance teams, and turn your vision into reality.
5 years at Google
Startup Co-Founder & CTO
Services That Scale Your Vision
From strategy to execution, we provide comprehensive technology leadership tailored to your startup's unique challenges.
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Fractional CTO & Engineering Leadership
Interim/fractional CTO services — guiding your tech strategy, building high-performance teams, and instilling engineering best practices.
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Product & Platform Architecture
Design scalable, cloud-native platforms. From microservices to robust infrastructure, ensure your product is built to grow.
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Technical Roadmapping & Strategy
Align technology with business goals. We develop technical roadmaps, prioritize features, and set milestones that drive growth.
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Custom R&D and Prototyping
Got a tough technical challenge or an idea on the cutting edge? We conduct custom R&D, build proof-of-concepts to validate innovative solutions.
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Infrastructure Solutions
Optimize your cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability. Expert guidance on GCP, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.
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Startup Coaching & Advisory
Beyond coding — we coach founders on tech decisions, hiring, and avoiding pitfalls. Gain a strategic partner invested in your success.
Trusted by Startups & Growing Companies
Working with innovative companies to build scalable technology
DevZero
Developer platform
Going.com
Travel technology
SupplyVeins
Supply chain AI
Cupo.ai
AI solutions
Island Bookings
Travel bookings
ControlPlane
DevSecOps partner
What Clients Say
"Working with Ivan was transformative. His technical leadership accelerated our development timeline and set us up for scale."
CEO
DevZero
"Ivan quickly became our go-to problem solver. He aligned our technology with business goals, which was pivotal in securing our next round of funding."
Founder
SupplyVeins
"His experience at Google combined with his startup background gave us the perfect blend of enterprise-grade thinking and startup agility."
CTO
Going.com
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Years at Google
10+
Startups Advised
Billions
Users Reached
100%
Client Satisfaction
Our Network & Partners
Smirnov Labs doesn't work alone. Clients benefit from an extensive network of trusted partners covering all aspects of startup growth.
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UI/UX Design
World-class design partners for product design and user experience
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Cloud & DevSecOps
Partnership with ControlPlane for cloud security and DevOps excellence
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Financial Strategy
Fractional CFOs and tax strategy planners for startup financial guidance
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Operations
Fractional COOs and operations experts to streamline business operations
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Venture Capital
Connections to investors and venture capital networks for funding
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Legal & Compliance
Trusted legal partners for startup incorporation and compliance
A Full-Service Ecosystem for Your Startup
Through our network of seasoned partners, we provide holistic support — from world-class UX design to cloud security, to startup finance and operations. This extended team approach means we can tackle all aspects of bringing a product to market, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Let's Build Your TeamInsights & Resources
Thought leadership, case studies, and technical guidance from the trenches of startup technology leadership.
Case Study 2024-12-10
Case Study: Scaling Going.com's Platform
How we helped Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) optimize their backend to handle millions of users and scale their infrastructure.
Read more Technical 2024-11-20
CTO Insights: Building vs. Buying Tech
Guidance on when startups should build custom technology and when to leverage off-the-shelf platforms. A strategic framework for technical decisions.
Read more"78% of decision-makers say that quality thought leadership content increases trust in an organization."
— The MX Group
Ready to Innovate? Let's Talk.
Whether you need to refine your tech strategy, build a scalable product, or coach your engineering team, we're here to help. Let's explore how we can turn your vision into reality.
Call: 855-705-4035
Email: [email protected]