About Odesa.co
The people behind
your next great hire.
A US-based tech talent concierge connecting growth-stage companies with senior engineers from Latin America and Europe. You work directly with Val and Zhanna, from the first conversation through matching and onboarding.
Your senior points of contact,
from matching to engagement support.
ODESA.CO AT A GLANCE
Odesa.co is a US-based engineering talent and delivery partner for growth-stage technology companies, headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Florida. Founder Val Narodetsky runs client matching personally; Zhanna Agranova leads talent operations. Engineers are senior and based in Latin America, the EU and Eastern Europe; contracts, invoicing and account management are US-based.
Four ways to work together: staff augmentation from $45 per hour on month-to-month terms, direct recruitment at a flat $7,999 per hire with a 90-day guarantee, fixed-scope custom development, and a $1,500 Human QA release check. Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Clutch from five verified client reviews and listed by DesignRush as a Top Staff Augmentation Company in 2026.
Odesa.co is not related to the city of Odesa in Ukraine and is not the same company as any business called “Odessa”.
Engineering partner to growth-stage companies
Company-reported figures. Interview timing is an average, not a guaranteed placement or start date.
Leadership
A relationship with the people doing the work.
Val and Zhanna stay involved in matching and engagement support. You know who to contact when priorities change or a concern needs attention.
Val Narodetsky
Founder & CEO
Connect on LinkedInVal brings experience building and exiting businesses in digital marketing and eCommerce, along with a direct understanding of US business needs and Eastern European engineering talent.
He leads discovery conversations, client relationships and matching priorities. You have a clear person to speak with about the role, the shortlist and what needs to happen next.
Zhanna Agranova
Chief Operating Officer
Connect on LinkedInZhanna oversees the talent pipeline, interview coordination, onboarding and engagement operations. She works with client teams and engineers to align requirements, availability and practical next steps.
Her focus is continuity after the match: clear communication, onboarding support and ongoing coordination as your team’s needs change.
Our story
Connected by experience.
Named for Odesa.
Odesa takes its name from Odesa, Ukraine. Val’s Ukrainian-American background and experience building companies shape the way we connect US teams with senior engineers abroad.
The concierge model starts with understanding the work you need done. We coordinate a relevant shortlist, scheduling and feedback; your team meets the engineers, assesses technical fit and chooses who joins.
The aim is a working relationship that lasts beyond the introduction: clear expectations, practical support and a direct conversation when your needs change.
What we believe
A better hiring experience is practical.
Relevant experience
A shortlist should reflect your technical responsibilities, project experience and communication needs. Review the work behind each profile and use your own technical interviews to assess fit.
Clear commercial terms
Staff augmentation starts at $45/hr; direct recruitment is $7,999 per successful hire. Scope, final rates, billing and responsibilities are agreed before work begins.
A practical trial
Staff augmentation includes a two-week trial under agreed terms. Direct recruitment has a separate 90-day replacement guarantee. Confirm the terms for your chosen service.
Useful speed
Our reported 4.2-day average measures contract to first interview. We confirm availability and plan the search around your role, rather than promise an automatic start date.
Working-hour alignment
Engineering talent needs to fit how your team works. Agree on overlap for standups, reviews and collaboration, alongside technical experience.
Direct accountability
Val and Zhanna remain senior points of contact for the relationship. Discuss feedback, onboarding, replacement requests and team changes with people who know your engagement.
Our headquarters
Florida-based.
Globally connected.
Odesa is headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Florida. We coordinate an engineering network across Latin America, the EU and Eastern Europe, with the working arrangement agreed for each role.
- US-based contracts and invoicing
- Working-hour overlap agreed for your team
- Confidentiality, access and ownership addressed in the engagement
- Staff augmentation, recruitment, custom development and Human QA
Client relationships
Read the relationships behind the work.
“We started seeing strong engineer profiles from Odesa within days, and the process from tech interview to onboarding was smooth and straightforward. The remote team Val built for us now feels like part of our in-house team and has contributed to multiple product rollouts over the past year.”
Head of Talent, HeyGen
Read the HeyGen story →
“Val came through for us big time. He provided us with top-tier engineers very quickly.”
Let’s talk about your team.
Tell Val about the role, your priorities and what needs to move forward. We’ll discuss the right next step.