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 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 → $4M+ 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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