Calin Drimbau
AI strategy and product coach for founders and executives
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Startups and foundersOperations and systemsLeadership developmentStrategy and decision makingTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Calin Drimbau coaches founders, product leaders, and enterprise executives on applying AI inside their organizations. He has spent 15 years in product leadership and has served as Chief Product Officer at multiple companies. He also founded a VC-backed AI startup. Most recently he led product and transformation work on a large Agentic AI initiative at an agritech enterprise, building an AI employee support platform that connects IT, HR, procurement, and finance.
What Calin helps with
Calin helps leaders decide where AI fits in their business and how to move it into real use. He also works on how AI changes workflows and the way a company operates.
- Deciding where to apply AI in an organization
- Moving AI pilots into production
- Changing workflows and operating models around AI
- Designing AI experiences people trust and adopt
- Understanding what agentic AI means for a business
- Balancing speed, risk, and governance
- Defining AI strategy and high-value use cases
- Designing human-in-the-loop systems
Who Calin works with
Calin works with founders, product leaders, innovation teams, and enterprise executives. His clients are often leading AI efforts inside complex organizations. They want practical answers on where to use AI, how to get people to adopt it, and how to manage risk and change along the way.
Background and qualifications
Calin has 15 years in product leadership across startups and large enterprises. He has been Chief Product Officer at multiple companies and founded a VC-backed AI startup. He co-founded Agent Herbie, a deep research agent, and now co-leads broadn, an AI platform for manufacturers. From 2020 to 2022 he advised B2B and B2C startups on product and growth. He is a fellow at Leaders in Tech, a leadership accelerator for tech founders and executives. He is also training as a facilitator for the Interpersonal Dynamics class at Stanford GSB.
Calin Drimbau pricing
Calin Drimbau reviews
Calin Drimbau has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He pairs hands-on experience building agentic AI systems with work as a former Chief Product Officer and startup founder.
Best for founders and executives who need to move AI from pilots to production inside a complex organization.
Common questions
How much does Calin Drimbau charge?
Coaching with Calin runs $80 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Calin Drimbau help with?
Calin Drimbau helps with deciding where to apply AI in an organization, moving AI pilots into production, changing workflows and operating models around AI and designing AI experiences people trust and adopt.
Does Calin Drimbau have reviews?
Calin Drimbau has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Calin Drimbau help with agentic AI strategy?
Yes. He helps leaders work out what agentic AI means for their business and where to use it. He led product work on a large Agentic AI initiative at an agritech enterprise.
How do I contact Calin Drimbau?
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