Yakov advises start-ups and corporate innovators on scaling for growth quickly.
His work takes him through a wide range of industries, including e-hauling, basic materials, and transportation. In addition to his work for Fuel, Yakov speaks regularly at business events and forums focusing on capability building, cultural change, new business model development, and talent management.
Before joining McKinsey, Yakov worked as a senior researcher and professor in higher education institutions in Russia and as a columnist for various business media.