Me in 30 seconds
I’ve been a hired COO, founder, and martial artist.
I design systems that scale — products, teams, and habits that sustain themselves.
I like turning problems into puzzles: taking things apart, finding the core, and rebuilding them as clear strategies.
I love listening to podcasts while cycling, reading non-fiction (and the occasional novel), exploring social psychology, health, and wellbeing, and doing projects that bring people together.
Last time I checked, I’m still an INTJ and a chronic problem-solver — which means I sometimes fix when I’m expected to just listen. I prefer systems over quick fixes, have a small social window, but enjoy meeting new people and deep conversations.
I write weekly at OK on Friday, sharing short reflections on work, growth, and balance.
Ukrainian, now living in Tokyo.
If you’d like to connect: Olga.L.Klochkova@gmail.com
Me in time
Some dates and events for context
1983. Born in Mys Shmidta, USSR. Moved to Polyarny.
1985 – 1994. Spent half a year in Ukraine every few years.
1994. Moved to Krasnoperekopsk, Crimea, Ukraine.
1998. Wrote my first “Hello, world!” in Pascal. Met my future husband.
1999. Enjoyed chemistry and physics Olympiads, even passing a few rounds.
2000. Moved to Simferopol to study at the Economics Academy, Accounting faculty.
2003 – 2004 Tried real estate and accounting. Learned that I didn’t enjoy accounting.
2005. Moved to Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine for a software development job
2005 – 2007. Field games, aikido, and long evenings of GURPS, VTM, and D&D
2008. Deep dive into Japanese martial arts. Started kendo. Moved into management roles at work.
2009. Launched KendoGuide — an educational web portal about kendo.
2010-2013. Built and closed small projects in learning, sports, and video.
2014. Moved to Dnipro, Ukraine
2015. Got into CrossFit, health, and travel. Judged kendo competitions as shinpan.
2017. Moved to Kyiv, Ukraine, to join gaming company as COO
2019. Opened two Kendo Coffee shops and an online store. Discovered the craft behind great coffee. Started an AI face-recognition project, later paused when the world went remote.
2020. Opened a cocktail bar.
2021. Started OK on Friday — weekly notes on work, growth, and balance.
2022. Survived. Worked in cyber tech. Quit the COO job.
2023. Sold the coffee shops. Moved to Tokyo. Consulted startups and SMEs on growth.
2024. Sabbatical. Learned a lot about health, sports, and nutrition. Met many good people.
2025. Started an AI-led metabolic reset startup for clinics and wellness orgs. Meeting people…