The short version#
I’ve spent 20 years in Finland and 16 years building a marketing agency. I teach companies how to grow, and increasingly, how to use AI to do it faster. Based in Tallinn, Finnish citizen, technical background. I’d rather show you the data than give you a pitch.
The longer version#
I grew up between Russia and Finland, spent 20 years in Finland, and moved to Tallinn a few years back. I started programming in 7th grade - Delphi, Linux servers, the works. Studied business and IT at the University of Oulu (didn’t finish - started a company instead).
In 2010 I founded Daniliants Ventures, a growth marketing agency. What started as a one-person SEO consultancy is now a team of 10+ people working with clients across 6 countries. We do growth marketing for startups, e-commerce, and B2B companies - mostly in the Nordics, but increasingly international.
What I actually do day to day#
I’m still hands-on. I lead strategy, review technical SEO audits, scope projects, and run workshops. I write proposals, talk to clients, and occasionally argue with Google’s algorithm. I also build internal tools - our invoicing system, news digest pipeline, and CRM are all things I built with Claude Code because existing tools annoyed me.
Teaching#
Teaching has become a bigger part of what I do. I run workshops on marketing, AI tools, and digital strategy for companies and organisations across Finland, Estonia, and Georgia.
Recent topics:
- AI for business - how to actually use Claude, not just demo it. Excel analysis, content creation, meeting notes, presentations.
- Growth marketing - SEO, paid acquisition, conversion optimisation. What works in 2026, what’s a waste of money.
- LinkedIn & social media - strategy workshops for teams who want results, not vanity metrics.
- Digital skills for career professionals - practical tools for job search, remote work, and professional development.
I teach in English, Finnish, and Russian. If your team or organisation needs practical, no-bullshit training on marketing or AI - let’s talk.
What I believe#
Organic before paid. Most companies throw money at Google Ads before their website converts, their SEO is sorted, or their messaging makes sense. Fix the foundation first.
AI is a tool, not a strategy. I use Claude extensively - it saves me hours every day. But AI doesn’t replace thinking. It replaces typing. Companies that mistake the two waste a lot of money.
Measure what matters. Traffic is vanity. Revenue is sanity. I’ve seen companies celebrate 10x traffic while revenue stayed flat. Don’t be that company.
Ship, then improve. 16 years of running a company taught me that done beats perfect. Every time. The best strategy is the one that actually gets executed.
What people say#
“Hire Artem. He turns vague ideas into working prototypes fast, combines product, design, growth, and engineering thinking, and raises both team culture and execution quality.”
– Brendan Sullivan, Investment Manager, Vanderbilt University
“Exceptional partner with strong digital marketing depth - from SEO and eCommerce to PPC and visual execution. Strategic, hands-on, and genuinely focused on client outcomes.”
– Annikka Impio, Head of Digital Marketing, Polar Electro Group
“Artem brought innovative, solution-oriented thinking across multiple projects. Easy to work with, highly practical, and consistently delivers.”
– Fredrik Widenas, Partner, Jongla Oy
“If you’re willing to listen, you will learn. Artem presents in a casual friendly manner backed by deep skills and an obvious focus on long-term solid results.”
– Guy Moss, Chief Technical Advisor, CloudPockets
“Artem is a master at the art of simplicity. He is able to take complex issues, discard the irrelevant and present the topic in a way that is understood by professionals and lay people alike.”
– Valentina Bellicova, Founder, iPublish Books
“Artem truly knows his subject content. He can be of enormous help for any company looking for solutions related to digital media.”
– Tuija Postari-Kivisto, CFO & Vice CEO, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Speaking & collaborations#
I’m open to speaking at events, running workshops, and collaborating on projects related to growth marketing, AI in business, and startup scaling. Reach out →