Polina is the founder and managing partner of 5D Global, a full-service global product innovation network that she scaled to a seven-figure enterprise within just two years. A dedicated advocate for female entrepreneurship, she also co-founded 5D Global Lab, a multidisciplinary innovation hub focused on empowering women founders. With 26 years of expertise in product innovation, strategy, and full-stack design, Polina collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government organizations to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions with speed and precision.
As a seasoned leader, Polina’s expertise covers design, technology, and business strategy. She specializes in guiding organizations through every phase of growth, from initial concept and MVP development to full-scale commercialization. A co-inventor on two U.S. patents, she brings a wealth of innovation to her work. Polina is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner, ScrumMaster, and Accessibility Specialist (508/WCAG, ISO), reflecting her commitment to excellence in every project.
At 5D Global, Polina drives innovation through design strategy, leads design thinking workshops, and helps organizations scale effectively using DesignOps, agile practices, and cross-functional collaboration. Her expertise lies in building and mentoring high-performing design teams, providing corporate coaching, and creating operational frameworks that enable sustainable growth and long-term success.
Polina’s work extends across diverse sectors, including AI, healthcare, finance, real estate, and big data. In these fields, she consistently delivers impactful solutions that unite design and business strategy to fuel innovation and growth.