Hello! I’m Kate Smirnova, a product marketing manager with 10+ years of experience driving go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and customer-centric growth for digital products, educational platforms, and B2B services. I enjoy turning complex expertise into clear customer value, leading cross-functional teams across countries, and launching products from concept to scale — from ed-tech to wellness and social impact projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with educators, healthcare professionals, governments, and nonprofits to deliver measurable outcomes. My work spans customer research, competitive analysis, and data-driven optimization to build sustainable growth and compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Kate Smirnova

Hello! I’m Kate Smirnova, a product marketing manager with 10+ years of experience driving go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and customer-centric growth for digital products, educational platforms, and B2B services. I enjoy turning complex expertise into clear customer value, leading cross-functional teams across countries, and launching products from concept to scale — from ed-tech to wellness and social impact projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with educators, healthcare professionals, governments, and nonprofits to deliver measurable outcomes. My work spans customer research, competitive analysis, and data-driven optimization to build sustainable growth and compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Hello! I’m Kate Smirnova, a product marketing manager with 10+ years of experience driving go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and customer-centric growth for digital products, educational platforms, and B2B services. I enjoy turning complex expertise into clear customer value, leading cross-functional teams across countries, and launching products from concept to scale — from ed-tech to wellness and social impact projects.

I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with educators, healthcare professionals, governments, and nonprofits to deliver measurable outcomes. My work spans customer research, competitive analysis, and data-driven optimization to build sustainable growth and compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Marketing Manager at Neuroflow Agency
April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026
Led product marketing strategy for educational technology products and digital wellness platforms. Defined go-to-market strategies, developed pricing models, and optimized product launches for revenue growth and user adoption. Conducted 50+ customer discovery interviews for a photography instruction education product, developed differentiated positioning, created messaging framework, and tracked adoption metrics. Restructured wellness education offering from evergreen to limited-launch model with scarcity mechanics. Built end-to-end acquisition framework across awareness to purchase with multi-touchpoint messaging and analytics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple countries.
Marketing and Product Strategy Consultant at Center for Support of Entrepreneurship
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Designed product strategies, conducted market analysis, and supported product launches for startups and SMEs entering new markets. Delivered product positioning, go-to-market roadmaps, and competitive intelligence. Chaired Social Entrepreneurship Committee and mentored businesses on product-market fit, pricing, and packaging. Provided strategic reviews and market research resources to portfolio companies.
Product Launch Manager at Center of Family Development
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Managed a $7.5M educational service launch funded by Wintershall (Germany) to introduce an inclusive education model in an underserved market. Led cross-functional international team, coordinated sponsors, government partners, and community organizations, and executed phased launch. Developed market education campaigns to drive adoption in zero-awareness markets and built sustainable service delivery infrastructure.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Product-Led Growth Micro-Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Product Marketing Core Resources
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Customer Research and Insights Training
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Strategic Storytelling for Business
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment