I'm Maxim Smirnov — a founder from Moldova who turns market gaps into real products. Sharp eye for opportunities, fast execution, zero traditional code required.
I identify gaps in the market and build products to fill them. Here's what I've shipped so far.
Moldova's first dedicated digital agency connecting local brands with modern marketing. Founded to close the gap between Moldovan businesses and professional digital presence — from brand identity to full-scale campaigns.
The first free freelance marketplace built for Moldova — connecting local talent with clients. Live with real registered users. Spotted an empty niche, built the platform, grew the community from zero.
I'm a product builder from Moldova — someone who gets genuinely excited about spotting problems that don't have good solutions yet.
My edge isn't writing code. It's seeing the gap before anyone else, moving fast, and using the right modern tools to ship something real that people actually use.
I'm fluent in 4 languages and comfortable working across Eastern European markets. I think about growth and monetisation from day one — because a product that doesn't sustain itself isn't really a product.
UkrainianNative
RussianNative
EnglishFluent
RomanianConversationalI start with the market, not the idea. If a real gap exists and people feel the pain — that's where I build.
Using AI and no-code tools I move faster than traditional teams. A live product beats a perfect spec every time.
Getting users is harder than building. I treat growth, community, and retention as core features — not afterthoughts.
Every product I build has a revenue path designed in from the start. Free can be a strategy — dependency isn't.
Sharp product thinking, fast execution, and the ability to speak to users, stakeholders, and markets in four languages.
Spotting underserved niches before they become obvious. Two Moldova-first platforms nobody else was building.
Idea to live product in weeks. AI-powered workflow that beats traditional dev timelines consistently.
User needs, feature prioritisation, roadmap decisions. I think like a PM and ship like a founder.
Building audiences, community, and retention loops. Getting people to come back is the real product.
Ukrainian, Russian, English, Romanian. Cross-market communication without friction.
Revenue models, pricing logic, sustainability. Every product I touch has a business model baked in.
Beyond my own products — professional work and collaborations.
Covered daily technology news across AI, gadgets, research, and digital innovation for one of Ukraine's leading tech publications. Managed content lifecycle in WordPress CMS — from research and writing to publishing and SEO optimisation. Developed a systematic approach to sourcing credible information fast, turning complex technical topics into accessible content for a broad audience. Published consistently across weekdays and weekends under editorial deadlines.
Recognised participation in international programmes and initiatives.
December 2023 – April 2024
Led and managed the implementation of a community project under the GRYN Ukraine Youth Action Fund — an international grant programme supporting youth-led initiatives. Coordinated the English Clubs "Mimosa" project providing accessible English language learning to underserved communities. Responsible for fund management, project planning, team coordination, and reporting to international stakeholders. Participated in leadership workshops organised by the Global Refugee Youth Network.