I'm Anton Shakirov, an entrepreneur and CEO. I founded essentóne and Hearthe, built and led Method Zero, and ran T-Vision and other companies.
Working with entrepreneurs who already have a business but lack the clarity and experience to build a truly structured company — with a clear strategy, financial model, and management system. I help transform a business that runs on intuition and chaos into a systematic, scalable company that grows profitably and independently.
Stepping in as CEO, head of IT, or product lead to make the company scalable and profitable.Building company structure and profit growth strategy. Helping transition from chaotic development to systematic management—where everything works, from product and team to marketing and metrics.
Helping turn a startup into a stable company ready for growth and investment. Building strategy, management systems, and key metrics. Shaping the team and product with existing constraints in mind. Enabling focus, accelerating growth, and guiding the company to the next level without chaos or losses.
Helping grow from “just delivering projects” to a structured, profitable agency with clear positioning. Building strategy, team, and financial transparency to increase profits and prevent burnout.
No one to delegate management to. No time for rest, new projects, or strategy. The founder handles every issue personally.
No one takes responsibility, builds structure, or drives results. No strong business partner.
No clear understanding of who needs the product and why they buy it. Issues with UI/UX. Product value is poorly communicated.
No clear processes, no way to forecast profit. Everything feels like constant “firefighting".
Metrics are stagnant, client numbers and value aren’t growing, and new profitable products are not being launched.
Lots of ideas, but no focus. No clarity on how to grow, which metrics matter, or what the next step is. A strong visionary is needed to define where the company should go and what the products should become.
People are busy, but the product isn’t improving. The team burns out, loses motivation, and lacks clear priorities and responsibilities.
No key metrics or understanding of where, when, and how the company earns or loses money. The business operates on gut feeling.
I work inside the company: examine its economics, rebuild management, assemble the team and implement changes with its leaders.
Each business area has an owner and the team has clear priorities. We assess decisions through profit, costs, product quality and sales results.
I worked as a designer and developer and was responsible for products. That experience helps me understand how customer experience, technology, teams and company economics work together. As a CEO, I use it to make decisions and carry changes through to results.
What types of companies I work with on different challenges
“In a partnership, Anton always commits fully. If you’ve agreed on something, there’s no need to control, remind, or clarify — Anton just does it. He’s someone who plays seriously, and you can feel that.” “Working with him is genuinely exciting, because he doesn’t just complete projects — he lives them.”
“Anton is a practitioner to his core! A structure-driven person. A strategist of godlike level! And a brilliant teacher and guide into the world of marketing and technology!” “Thank you for being here! Grateful for all your advice and priceless communication. You’re my personal top of the tops! 💎🎶”
"Working with Anton is, above all, a synonym for comfort and a thoughtful, balanced approach. Communication with him is free of conflict or misunderstandings — he builds it in the most constructive, calm, and focused way. What stands out most is his absolute reliability. If an agreement is made, you can be sure the result will follow, without the need for micromanagement or reminders. He simply takes full responsibility and sees things through, showing maturity and deep involvement."
“Anton Shakirov was the co-founder and CEO of Method Zero, part of the Pinkman group. He was always highly proactive, stayed composed in tough situations, and made clear decisions even in times of complete uncertainty. You can truly rely on him — a responsible, honest, and trustworthy person.”
“This was the most effective brainstorming session of my life! We’ve already scheduled more consultations with Anton — to review results, make adjustments and improvements, and come up with new creative ideas. Highly recommend! It’s incredibly refreshing and motivating!”
"Working with Anton on my business in Dubai has been one of the most productive and inspiring experiences recently. He helps not only with marketing but also with organizing the team across different countries, positioning products, and shaping the overall strategy."
“Working with Anton is always a great experience. You can fully trust him. He doesn’t just complete tasks — he immediately sees how to do them better, asks the right questions, offers solutions, and brings everything to an ideal result.”
“Why it was valuable and why I recommend it: – A very competent outside perspective on your business. – Extremely practical and specific advice: where to find a certain specialist, how much to pay different roles, how to structure the organization, etc. In short, Anton answered and guided me on nearly everything I had long been unsure about — when I had no one else to ask.”
“I regularly reach out to Anton for expert assessments and recommendations. He has broad perspective and a clear understanding of what to do in difficult situations. He sees where focus is needed, how to set the right priorities, and where to move forward.”
“We’ve been working closely and consistently with Anton for over three years — during this time, we’ve completed more than 30 joint projects for the marketing of an international fintech company across 20+ countries.”
“A true professional, attentive to detail, with excellent communication skills. What’s especially great is that you can easily resume work even after a break — Anton has an excellent memory, and there’s no need to repeat anything.”
“I worked with Anton Shakirov on numerous projects aimed at improving user interfaces. His analytical approach and attention to detail helped significantly increase conversion rates and boost user and client satisfaction for small and medium-sized businesses.”
“There’s no need to even talk about Anton’s professionalism and responsibility — it’s all at the highest level. To be honest, I didn’t expect Anton to look at the project so broadly and deeply, and to stay involved even in the tiniest details before the launch.”
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A format for companies that need a leader capable of personally building systems and driving results, as well as for founders seeking a business partner.
Engage and do:
A format for founders and leaders who need an ongoing growth partner. Systematic support to stay focused, consistent, and result-driven.
Guide and adjust:
For those building their own product or business who don't know where to start or how to move forward. I help with any question — from idea and strategy to processes, team and development.
Formats:
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A 30-minute call to discuss your goals and context, and choose the right collaboration format.
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If needed, we hold additional meetings to dive deeper into the company, product, team, and processes.
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We define the most suitable format: CEO role, business partnership, advisory, or consultations.
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We sign the documents, agree on payment terms, and start working together.
