Dovydas Volodko

CPO

Dovydas Volodko is the Chief Product Officer at The Forge, responsible for shaping how strategy turns into product - and how product turns into measurable revenue impact for customers. With deep experience in B2B SaaS, growth-driven product design, and execution at scale, Dovydas operates at the intersection of user reality and system capability.

At The Forge, Dovydas leads product strategy across the entire ecosystem - from outbound execution and infrastructure tooling to AI-powered agents and GTM workflows. His focus is ruthless prioritization: building features that solve real operational pain, not theoretical use cases.

Dovydas is known for translating complex outbound problems into intuitive, operator-friendly products. He works closely with customers, sales teams, and engineering to ensure that every release moves the needle - whether that’s improving deliverability control, increasing throughput, or reducing the operational tax of running outbound at scale.

His product philosophy rejects bloat and vanity features. Instead, he pushes for systems that are opinionated, scalable, and hard to misuse - products that guide users toward better outcomes by design.

When he’s not refining product direction or shipping new capabilities, Dovydas is obsessing over how modern GTM teams actually work - and how software should adapt to them, not the other way around. He doesn’t believe great products come from guessing. They come from pressure-testing assumptions against reality.

Blog Posts by Dovydas Volodko

Reviews

Inframail Review: 100+ Real Users’ Experience Analyzed

We analyzed 100+ user experiences to uncover its performance, deliverability, pricing, and real strengths. Plus, when Mailforge might be a better alternative for cold email teams.
Tutorials & Guides

5 Best Practices for Secure Email API Integration

Practical steps to secure email API integrations: strong auth, TLS/AES encryption, key rotation, rate limiting, monitoring and least-privilege access.
Reviews

In-Depth GMass Review: Is It Worth It for Cold Email?

Read this in-depth GMass review to learn its features, pricing, pros, limitations, and whether it’s worth it for cold email. See how Mailforge is a stronger alternative for scalable outreach.
Tools

How Spam Trap Detection Tools Improve Deliverability

Learn how spam trap detection tools identify risky addresses, clean lists, and protect sender reputation to improve inbox placement and reduce bounces.
Privacy & Security

How GDPR Impacts Cold Email Privacy Compliance

Guide to GDPR for cold email: consent vs legitimate interest, transparency, data security, records, and automated suppression for compliant outreach.
DNS Setup

How DNS Automation Impacts Deliverability

Automating DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) reduces configuration errors, speeds domain/mailbox deployment, and improves inbox placement and scalability.
Reviews

Is Google Workspace Good for Cold Email? Full Review & Results

Wondering if Google Workspace is good for cold email? Read this Google Workspace review with real results, pros and cons, user feedback, and safer alternatives to boost your outreach success.
Cold Email

Spam Trigger Words vs. Safe Alternatives

Learn how to avoid spam trigger words in email marketing and discover safe alternatives to boost deliverability and engagement.
Email Deliverability

5 Tips to Avoid Spam Traps in Bulk Email Campaigns

Learn essential strategies to avoid spam traps in bulk email campaigns and protect your sender reputation for better deliverability.
Cold Email

Engagement Benchmarks for Cold Emails in 2025

Explore the essential engagement benchmarks for cold emails in 2025, focusing on personalization, timing, and list quality for better results.
DNS Setup

DKIM Setup: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up DKIM for email security, enhance deliverability, and protect your domain from phishing and spoofing attacks.
Email Deliverability

Domain Deliverability Benchmarks for 2025

Explore the 2025 email deliverability benchmarks, key metrics for success, and strategies to enhance your cold email campaigns.
Privacy & Security

Email Spoofing vs. Phishing: Key Differences

Explore the differences between email spoofing and phishing, their impact on businesses, and effective prevention strategies.
Privacy & Security

Checklist for Data Privacy in Cold Email Systems

Ensure data privacy in cold email systems with this comprehensive checklist covering compliance, security measures, and data handling best practices.
Email Deliverability

How Do You Stop Emails Going to Spam?

Learn how to optimize your email deliverability with effective infrastructure, authentication, and content strategies.
Email Deliverability

Mailbox Health Checklist for Cold Email

Ensure your cold email campaigns succeed by maintaining mailbox health with proper domain setup, authentication, and list hygiene.
Email Infrastructure

Top Strategies for Scaling Email Infrastructure

Explore essential strategies for scaling email infrastructure effectively, ensuring deliverability, compliance, and security while managing high volumes.
Email Infrastructure

How Mailbox Rotation Boosts Scalability

Learn how mailbox rotation enhances scalability for cold email campaigns by improving deliverability and protecting sender reputation.
Cold Email

How to Benchmark Domain Health for Cold Email

Learn how to assess and improve your domain health for better cold email deliverability, ensuring your messages reach inboxes instead of spam folders.
Email Deliverability

How to Monitor IP Reputation for Cold Email Success

Learn how to effectively monitor and improve your IP reputation to enhance email deliverability and campaign success.
Cold Email

Unsubscribe Links in Cold Emails: FAQs

Learn why including unsubscribe links in cold emails is crucial for compliance, reputation, and deliverability while avoiding hefty penalties.
Reviews

We Analyzed 100+ Scaledmail Reviews to See Its Worth in 2025

Scaledmail helps you grow email lists via referrals—but can't send emails, warm up inboxes, or monitor deliverability. Is it worth $250/month in 2025?
DNS Setup

How to Verify SPF, DKIM, DMARC for Outreach

Understand how to verify SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to enhance email deliverability and protect against spoofing in your outreach efforts.
Reviews

We Tried 3 Inframail Alternatives for Email Infrastructure

Looking for Inframail alternatives? We tested MailerSend, Postmark, and Mailforge—see which tool best fits your email infrastructure needs.
Reviews

We Analyzed 70+ Mailscale Reviews To Give You an Unbiased View

We analyzed 70+ Mailscale reviews to see if it truly delivers. Learn its pros, cons, pricing, and if Mailforge is a better fit for your outreach setup.
Email Deliverability

How to Test Email Deliverability for Spam Filters

Ensure your emails reach the inbox by mastering spam filters, testing deliverability, and optimizing authentication protocols.
Privacy & Security

Cold Email Compliance Checklist 2025

Navigate the evolving landscape of cold email compliance in 2025 with essential regulations and practical strategies to safeguard your outreach.
Email Deliverability

How IP Reputation Affects Email Deliverability

IP reputation is crucial for email deliverability, influencing whether your messages reach inboxes or end up in spam. Learn how to maintain it effectively.
Privacy & Security

Ultimate Guide to Cold Email Privacy Practices

Learn essential cold email privacy practices to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance trust while engaging your audience effectively.
DNS Setup

SPF, DKIM, DMARC: DNS Basics for Cold Email

Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protect your cold emails from spam filters and spoofing, ensuring better deliverability and security.
Reviews

We Tried Mailreef for 14 Days: Here's Our Unbiased Review

I tested Mailreef for 14 days and discovered hidden costs, limits, and rules that almost cost me $249/mo. Read my breakdown before you buy cold email infra. Try now!!
Tutorials & Guides

5 Best Amazon SES Alternatives and Competitors in 2025

Amazon SES is cheap—but brutal to set up. If you want emails that land without debugging DNS, these 5 alternatives (like Mailforge) fix what SES breaks.