Ruslan Nazarenko
About Ruslan Nazarenko
Ruslan Nazarenko serves as the Head of Growth at Scale AI and has a diverse background in growth management and investment. His experience includes roles at Vimeo, Bird, and multiple companies as an angel investor, showcasing his expertise in consumer products, marketplaces, and AI.
Current Role at Scale AI
Ruslan Nazarenko serves as the Head of Growth at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing growth strategies that leverage his extensive experience in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Vimeo
Prior to his current role, Nazarenko worked at Vimeo as a Senior Growth Product Manager from 2021 to 2023 in Los Angeles, California. During his tenure, he played a key role in the company's growth strategy, contributing to a fourfold increase in user base and a threefold increase in revenue.
Background in Growth Management
Nazarenko has a diverse background in growth management, having held various positions across multiple companies. He worked as a Growth Manager at Bird for three months in 2020 and served as a Senior Growth Manager at Braid from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Let's Enhance and PiboxMusic, where he focused on driving growth initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nazarenko earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and Marketing from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' from 2010 to 2014. He has furthered his education at Reforge, where he studied retention and engagement strategies in 2019. His educational background supports his strong expertise in consumer products, marketplaces, and AI.
Angel Investment and Advisory Roles
In addition to his growth roles, Nazarenko has transitioned into angel investing, actively investing in companies such as Substack and Miros.ai since 2023. He also serves as an advisor at Reface, contributing his insights to the company's strategic direction. His involvement in various funds, including BADideas.fund, highlights his commitment to supporting innovative startups.