I build B2B marketing from zero to revenue

I'm a Head of Marketing with 9+ years in B2B growth. I build channels and teams from scratch and run them with AI. Currently at 4dev.com, a global fintech.

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Hey there, I'm Mike

Selected results

$0 → $7-figScaled marketing channels from scratch at 4dev.com
×3New clients 2025 vs 2024 at 4dev.com
10People in my AI-native marketing team at 4dev.com
670%Peak ROAS across 15+ multi-channel projects at Skyeng

What I do

Build marketing from zero

I set up the channels, funnels, and reporting that make marketing a reliable source of revenue.

Run marketing with AI

I use AI in the day-to-day — segmentation, drafting, internal tooling — so a small team gets more done.

Build and lead teams

I hire the first marketers, give them clear ownership, and set up how the team works.

Full-stack marketer

Strategy to execution on my own if it's needed — channels, AI workflows, sites and creatives, built with Claude Design, Lovable, and more.

My guides

AI-first growth stack

The tools, prompts, and workflows I actually use to run growth marketing with AI.

COMING SOON

AI content production

How to produce content at scale with AI without losing the voice and the quality bar.

COMING SOON

AI for real productivity

Daily AI habits and setups that save real hours instead of adding new busywork.

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My career

Current role
Head of Marketing · Global B2B fintech

"I built the marketing function from scratch."

Six channels, a 10-person team, full funnel and reporting — from nothing.

Result: $0 → $7-figure marketing sourced revenue · ×3 new clients YoY.

Senior Marketing Manager · #1 EdTech in the CIS

"I ran multi-channel performance and partnerships."

15+ programs, the 2024–2025 partnership strategy, a gift-certificate revamp across CIS marketplaces (Ozon).

Result: up to 670% ROAS · 2× certificate conversion to sale.

Content Marketing Lead · Edu platform · 20M+ users

"I built content and audience from the ground up."

In-house content team (100+ assets/month), 20+ partnerships, a blog, branded stickers.

Result: 300k+ followers · 1.5M+ partnership reach · 438k sticker users.

My hobbies

I share my AI experiments and travel experience on Instagram.

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Where I show up

I write on LinkedIn about hiring, GTM, and using AI in marketing.

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What people say about working with me

Very practical, up-to-date insights — exactly what we needed. Highly recommend!
Pavel Firsov
ConsultationPavel Firsov · Founder at Proxy.Market
Deep knowledge of marketing and product strategy, and a rare ability to explain complex ideas and offer practical advice on the spot.
Jacob Kartoev
ConsultationJacob Kartoev · Analysts Lead
Mikhail provided invaluable insights into our marketing strategy. He clearly explained the key metrics we should be tracking and how to optimize them. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.
Olga Szlażko
ConsultationOlga Szlażko · Founder & CEO at Polski Na Tak
I worked with Mikhail on multiple brand-related partnership projects in Edtech. I always had the best experience working with him. Mikhail took ownership of the project, doing his best to ensure it went smoothly and brought effective results.
Julia Sarkisyan
ColleaguesJulia Sarkisyan · Brand & Product Marketing Manager

Let's talk

Happy to talk marketing, hiring, or using AI in GTM — or just to connect.

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