Roman Kostin

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates6 yrs 1 mo experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Founder of an AI-powered hiring automation platform.
Achieved $35,000 MRR shortly after launch.
Led product strategy for a $370M+ B2B portfolio.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B SaaS product leader with expertise in AI-driven recruitment solutions.

Contact

romankostin25@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyB2b SaasBusiness Transformation

Other Skills

Strategic ProgramsPerformance MetricsAI-driven candidate matchingATS integrationsresume parsing engineM&A integrationproduct line integrationBusiness AdministrationWireframingPython (Programming Language)Information TechnologyCustomer ServiceCustomer ExperienceCustomer Service OperationsAnalytical Skills

About

I'm a founder and product leader passionate about solving complex problems with simple, scalable technology. With a background in product management, analytics, and M&A, I’ve led cross-functional teams across fast-growth startups and enterprise environments. Currently building Hirz.ai, an AI-powered hiring automation platform that helps companies cut recruitment costs and time-to-hire by up to 50%. From zero to launch, I’ve overseen everything: product vision, go-to-market, fundraising, and team building. Previously I worked across product strategy, digital transformation, and growth, helping scale platforms used by millions. My experience spans logistics, marketplaces, and B2B SaaS — always with a strong bias toward execution and outcomes. What drives me? Creating products that people actually use. Empowering teams. Building systems that work at scale. And staying ahead by blending tech, data, and human insight.

Experience

6 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Sdg lab

Entrepreneur in Residence

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos

Hirz.ai

Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Building the next-gen AI infrastructure for hiring – faster, cheaper, and smarter recruitment at scale
Launched and scaled Hirz.ai, an AI-powered B2B hiring platform focused on automating frontline recruitment in logistics, hospitality, and retail.
1) Built the product from zero, including ATS integrations, resume parsing engine, and AI-driven candidate matching logic.
2) Achieved $35,000 MRR within the first months post-launch, with paying clients across North America and the GCC.
3) Secured enterprise contracts with multi-location employers hiring 400–800 staff per site.
4) Developed a zero-touch recruiting flow reducing time-to-hire by 30% and cost-per-hire by 50%.
5) Led outbound sales, hiring partnerships, and platform GTM strategy across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.
Currently engaging with VCs for seed funding and preparing for next-phase expansion.

Strategic ProgramsPerformance MetricsProduct StrategyB2B SaaS

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2 roles

Chief Product Offcier B2B

Promoted

Nov 2022 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

Oversaw strategic product leadership for a $370M+ B2B portfolio across logistics services in 10+ international markets.
1) Led the company’s M&A product workstreams during a major acquisition process, including preparing assets and integrating product lines.
2) Contributed to the successful sale of CDEK, after which I exited the company.
3) Achieved >40% YoY GMV growth, 29% ARPPU increase, and 22% lift in order frequency.
4) Managed 5 cross-functional product teams and 12+ products across CIS, EU, and China.
5) Launched low-CAPEX international logistics offerings, generating $1M+ in EBITDA within 4 months.
Delivered go-to-market and operational product strategies to support business expansion in underserved regions.

Strategic ProgramsPerformance MetricsProduct StrategyBusiness Transformation