Hi,I'm Denis Konnov DenisKonnov!

I'maCMOatKinescope

Helping SaaS products grow and go global. Product Marketing & GTM | Building teams, content engines & growth systems.

Based in Oviedo, Spain

Work Overview

Case studies showcasing my experience in SaaS marketing, team building, and international expansion across multiple companies.

CMO

2x growth & global expansion

Context

Kinescope is a B2B video platform. Joined in 2024 to scale growth, build a marketing team and strategy, and start international expansion.

What I Did

  • Built the marketing team from scratch (6 people: content, PR, performance, design)
  • Created growth strategy & core content plan
  • Led international launch in Brazil: local entity, first customers, hired BD
  • With the team, rebuilt the entire knowledge base (45+ pages) in 3 languages (RU, EN, PT)
  • Introduced systematic use of AI (ChatGPT & Claude) for research, traffic analysis, localization

Results

  • Team published 53 blog posts, 15 customer case studies, 30+ media features, 15 comments, 12 press releases
  • Published 80-page e-commerce guide "How Video Helps You Sell"

Key Metrics

📈 ×2.1

Annual revenue grew

🌍 ×10

Monthly website traffic

🎥 6.5×

More videos uploaded

📺 ×10

More live streams

Product Marketing Manager

Context

MTS Link Chats is a corporate messenger product. I joined to bring it from beta to market-ready.

What I Did

  • Built the go-to-market strategy & launch plan
  • Attracted 500+ companies for beta testing
  • Created marketing & sales kits, campaign materials
  • Rebuilt social media presence and process for content production
  • Coordinated marketing, product, and sales teams
  • Used AI tools to speed up competitor research and content generation

Results

  • Successful public launch with a full content system that enabled faster sales activation and brand awareness growth

Key Metrics

🏢 500+

Beta users attracted

Project Showcase

VC.ru post about MTS Link messenger
Coverage on major Russian tech publication VC.ru
Blog post about push notifications in messengers
Technical blog post about implementing push notifications
RB.ru article about MTS Link launch
Launch announcement on RB.ru business media
VC.ru review of MTS Link messenger
Detailed product review and analysis
MTS Link product presentation
Product roadmap and strategy presentation
MTS Link Telegram channel
Official product Telegram channel interface

Product Marketing Manager

GTM for CRM & corporate messenger

Context

CRM for SMB market and corporate messenger. My focus was on growth through better positioning and opening new customer segments.

What I Did

  • Market research & competitor analysis
  • Built product positioning and go-to-market strategy
  • Launched franchise customer segment: landing pages, cold outreach, founder interviews
  • Onboarded 10+ franchise networks (thousands of employees)
  • Restarted social media presence (Instagram, VK, YouTube)
  • Managed a small team (2 designers, intern, marketer)
  • Designed and executed the messenger go-to-market plan
  • Prepared launch content & sales enablement materials
  • Coordinated PR campaign

Results

  • New revenue stream from franchise segment + steady inbound from content
  • Successful messenger launch and strengthened brand perception of Pachca as a full ecosystem, not just a CRM
  • Content featured on major Russian tech media and Telegram channels
  • Video tutorials created for product education: https://youtu.be/C2FCVz9738g and https://youtu.be/_0YdWPMl3vU

Key Metrics

🏪 10+

Franchise networks onboarded

"At one point, I knew more about franchise operations than my favorite series — but it paid off."

Project Showcase

Pachca alternatives research presentation
Research on Russian alternatives to popular services
VC.ru article about corporate messengers
Coverage in major Russian tech media
Pachca knowledge base
Comprehensive knowledge base and documentation
Telegram channel post about Pachca
Organic mentions in popular tech channels
Pachca ecosystem showcase
Pachca's integrated CRM and messenger ecosystem

Product Lead & Strategy Consultant

3 products · 3 strategies · 3 months

Context

At 5×10 I led product and marketing strategy across three industries — fintech, mobility, and marketplaces. For Paynet, WE53, and Obke I delivered brand repositioning, multi-year growth strategies, and new product communications that shaped their next stage of growth.

What I Did

  • 🔍 Deep product research & analytics
  • 🧭 Brand transformation & positioning
  • 📈 Multi-year growth strategies (3–5 year horizons)
  • 🎨 Visual identity & communication direction
  • 👥 Managed product teams & designers

"It felt like running three sprints in parallel — fintech, mobility, marketplace — and shipping a strategic playbook for each. Intense, but incredibly rewarding."

Project Showcase

Paynet website and mobile app
Paynet — Fintech platform serving 20M users
WE53 charging station interface
WE53 — Sustainable EV charging solutions
Obke marketplace website
Obke — Central Asia marketplace platform

About Me

I'm 23, living in northern Spain. I'm focused on B2B SaaS and prefer depth over doing «a bit of everything.»

Highlights

Learning to brew great coffee and make latte art at home

Traveled to 8 countries in 2025 — from Thailand to Copenhagen

Favorite reads: business books (Dodo Pizza, Fyodor Ovchinnikov) + classics (Count of Monte Cristo)

Attendee: Shoptalk Europe, MWC Barcelona, soon WebSummit

Languages

Russian — Native
English — B2
Spanish — Still learning 😅
Denis Konnov hiking in the mountains Coffee with latte art - Denis learning coffee brewing

Philosophy & Approach

Content First, Everything Else Works Around It

For me, great marketing starts with content that is genuinely useful — it helps the user and naturally tells the product story. SEO, case studies, webinars, ads, social, and sales materials work best together, as parts of one system.

I love digging into data, but numbers are just one piece of the puzzle. The real impact comes when all channels work in sync to deliver consistent, valuable messages.

Let's Talk

If you're building a SaaS and want to scale — let's talk.

Available for consulting, advisory roles, and part-time opportunities.

Made with love in Oviedo 🇪🇸