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Ilona Chebotareva is an experienced professional in product strategy and experience strategy, currently serving as the Director of Product Strategy at POLITICO since December 2021, after previously holding the position of Senior Strategy Manager. At POLITICO, Ilona Chebotareva focuses on market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling to inform business decisions and drive product launches. Prior to this, Ilona Chebotareva worked as the Associate Director of Experience Strategy at Smashing Ideas, leading consumer research and managing multidisciplinary project teams across various industries. Additional experience includes roles as a VC Investor at VU Venture Partners and Lead Strategist at Intentional Futures, overseeing numerous high-value projects. Ilona Chebotareva holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Jewish Studies from the University of Washington and an Associate's Degree with an emphasis in Math from Green River College.