About Me - Placebo Paradox

Meet me,

Nico

Mansilla

Based in

Kraków, Poland

Introduction

I work with companies, startups, and small teams that are dealing with operational complexity, unclear execution, or ongoing bottlenecks that prevent projects from moving forward.

Most of the time, the problem isn’t a lack of talent or ideas. It’s the absence of structure, prioritization, and clear decision-making under pressure. My role is to step in, reduce noise, and help turn complexity into actionable systems.

I focus on bringing order to chaotic workflows, clarifying responsibilities, and setting up processes that allow teams to execute without constant firefighting. When relevant, this also includes integrating AI tools into existing workflows in a practical, non-theoretical way—only where they genuinely improve efficiency.

I work best with teams that want clarity, are willing to make decisions, and prefer execution over prolonged analysis. My approach is direct, structured, and oriented toward tangible outcomes rather than abstract frameworks.

I’m not a fit for organizations looking for inspiration, coaching, or open-ended exploration. My work is for situations where something needs to work better, faster, and with less friction.

How I Work

My work starts by clarifying the situation: objectives, constraints, and where execution is breaking down. Without that clarity, decisions tend to be reactive and inefficient. Once the real problem is defined, I help translate it into a concrete direction that can be acted on.

From there, I focus on setting up simple, functional structures that support execution: clearer priorities, defined responsibilities, and workflows that reduce friction. I use project management methods and AI tools when they are genuinely useful—not as an experiment, but as practical components of an effective system.

The goal is not to add complexity, but to remove it. To create working structures that allow teams to move forward with less noise, fewer bottlenecks, and clearer decision-making.

Some of the tools