Quick Answer - About Kallina AI
Founders: Oleg & Lilia Chetrean (Moldova, 2024). Origin: Started from a real problem - Lilia's clothing store losing clients due to missed calls. Awards: $67K+ total (ElevenLabs $20K, Google $25K, EBRD €50K, Sevan $6-12K). Traction: 100+ paying customers, 90%+ retention, 25-30% monthly growth. Mission: Democratize voice AI for businesses worldwide. Team: ~10 people, Chișinău-based.
Last updated: December 2025
From Retail to Voice AI
Kallina started from a real problem: Lilia Chetrean, owner of clothing stores in Chișinău, was frustrated that she was losing customers because her staff couldn't answer all incoming calls.
Oleg Chetrean, her husband and owner of a digital marketing agency, said: "Let's build an AI that can answer 24/7." Within weeks, they had their first working agent.
When they saw the results (80%+ cost reduction, zero missed calls), they realized this was a universal problem. That's how Kallina AI was born. 🚀
Meet the Founders
Oleg Chetrean
CEO & Co-Founder
Background: 7+ years digital marketing agency, 300+ businesses served
Expertise: SEO, advertising, social media, automation
Role at Kallina: Product vision, tech strategy, partnerships
Contact: oleg@kallina.info
Lilia Chetrean
Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder
Background: 10+ years e-commerce & retail, clothing store owner
Expertise: Sales, marketing, partnerships, fundraising
Speaker: How to Web 2025, Moldova Business Week 2025
Role at Kallina: Growth, sales, client success
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Total Awards & Grants (2024-2025)
🎤 ElevenLabs AI Hackathon
Winner (July 2025)
Production voice agent recognition
☁️ Google Cloud Partnership
Cloud Credits (2024-2025)
Infrastructure support & resources
🏔️ Sevan Startup Summit
2nd Place (July 2025)
Booster Final Battle
🏦 EBRD StarVenture
Business Support (2025)
Services & mentorship
📊 Traction & Growth
👥 Team Size: ~10 People
Small, agile team focused on fast execution. Hiring criteria: "Do you use AI?" If answer = NO → rejected.
Location: Buiucani, Chișinău, Moldova 🇲🇩
🎯 Our Mission
To democratize access to voice AI for businesses worldwide. Every company deserves AI agents that speak their language perfectly, understand their culture, and are affordably priced. Not just big US companies.
💎 Core Values
Speed > Perfection
Move fast, iterate, learn. Small team advantage.
Product-Driven
Customer feedback drives roadmap. Build what matters.
AI-First Culture
Every team member uses AI daily. Stay ahead.
Global Focus
Multi-language support, cultural context, local expertise.
Fair Pricing
Transparent, no hidden costs, accessible to all.
Client Success
90%+ retention. Results matter, not hype.
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