Rem Darbinyan

With nearly two decades in digital marketing and over a decade as an angel and venture investor with a portfolio of 70+ startups, I bring founders a rare mix of growth expertise and investment insight. I’ve guided countless early-stage startups toward product-market fit, sharpened their pitches for investors, and helped them scale using cutting-edge technologies like AI. As a seasoned judge at global startup competitions, I know what investors and audiences look for, and I help founders craft stories and decks that resonate. My recent focus on viral and influencer marketing gives B2C startups an edge in today’s creator-driven economy, turning bold ideas into movements. My mission is simple: to mentor founders with clarity, confidence, and proven strategies so they can accelerate growth, attract funding, and build businesses that last.

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  Advice on funding

  With 10+ years as an angel and venture investor and a personal portfolio of 70+ startups, I know what it takes to secure funding. I mentor founders on refining their pitch decks, shaping compelling narratives, and understanding investor expectations. From seed to scale, I provide practical guidance on fundraising strategies and connect founders with insights that increase their chances of landing the right investment.

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  Conversion rate optimisation

  I help startups turn traffic into measurable results. By analyzing user behavior, refining funnels, and testing creative approaches, I guide founders to boost sign-ups, sales, and engagement. My focus is on building seamless user journeys that maximize ROI and drive sustainable growth.

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  Growth marketing

  I specialize in helping startups design and execute growth strategies that deliver measurable results. Drawing on 18+ years in digital marketing and hands-on work with early-stage founders, I provide proven frameworks for acquiring users, improving retention, and scaling efficiently. My focus is on practical, data-driven experimentation, helping teams validate channels quickly, double down on what works, and avoid costly missteps.

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  Influencer Marketing

  I help founders unlock the power of influencer-driven growth. With years of experience in viral campaigns and creator partnerships, I guide startups on how to position their brand, design authentic collaborations, and scale visibility through influencer networks. My approach blends data-driven strategy with creative storytelling, helping startups not only gain followers but convert them into loyal customers and advocates.

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  Product market fit

  I help early-stage founders navigate the toughest challenge: proving their idea solves a real problem. Drawing on years of mentoring startups, I guide teams through market validation, customer discovery, and rapid iteration. My focus is on finding clear signals of traction, shaping offers that resonate, and aligning products with the right audience. The result: startups that grow with confidence because they’ve nailed product-market fit.

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  TikTok

  8 years of experience

  I help founders harness TikTok as a powerful engine for brand visibility and customer acquisition. With experience in viral and influencer marketing, I guide startups on crafting authentic content, tapping into trends, and collaborating with creators to spark rapid growth. My focus is on turning TikTok into more than just views, building communities, driving conversions, and creating campaigns that resonate with the next generation of consumers.

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  Ahrefs

  7 years of experience

  Over the last several years, I’ve leveraged Ahrefs as a core tool to drive measurable growth. From uncovering competitor strategies to building high-performing keyword roadmaps, I help startups use data-driven SEO to capture organic traffic and scale visibility. My focus is on turning insights from Ahrefs into actionable strategies that improve search rankings, attract the right audience, and convert traffic into loyal customers.

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  n8n

  3 years of experience

  I help startups streamline operations and scale faster by automating repetitive tasks with n8n. From integrating marketing tools to building custom workflows across CRM, analytics, and communication platforms, I show founders how to save time, reduce errors, and focus on growth. My approach turns complex processes into simple, automated systems that increase efficiency and free up teams to work on what matters most.

• https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/06/27/how-to-leverage-chatgpt-for-influencer-marketing/
• https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/26/four-challenges-of-using-generative-ai-in-influencer-marketing/
• https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/02/how-businesses-can-manage-user-generated-content-with-ai/
• https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/03/16/how-ai-transforms-social-media/