Daniel Taraskin

Strategic Framing: Founded DOT Systems to bring AI-powered IoT inspection and predictive maintenance solutions to large-scale manufacturing enterprises across the US and EU, focusing on food & beverage, automotive, and packaged consumer goods sectors. Major Achievements: • Built and led a distributed team of 8 specialists across hardware, software, and business development. • Reached pilot-ready stage for industrial-grade hardware and demo-ready stage for AI-powered software. • Established a partnership with Siemens to support early pilot deployments. • Conducted multiple on-site demos, discovery calls, and plant visits with Fortune 500 manufacturers, securing 4 Letters of Intent from European enterprises. • Designed a scalable Hardware-as-a-Service go-to-market model and financial framework. Strategy & Execution: • Oversaw product development from concept through pilot readiness, aligning technical roadmap with market needs. • Directed customer development efforts, engaging directly with enterprise stakeholders to validate product-market fit. • Coordinated hardware engineering, software prototyping, and business operations to ensure readiness for pilot launch.

Strategic Framing: Transformed CUUB from a 10-person architectural visualization studio into a globally recognized storytelling agency, serving 200+ major clients across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Australia. Major Achievements: • Scaled to $1.5M ARR before exit while growing the team from 10 to 50+ professionals. • Delivered 500+ high-impact visual storytelling projects for high-profile architectural, real estate, and cultural clients. • Established internal functions — Marketing, HR, Client Accounts, Sales, Finance, and Production leadership — building the top-management team from the ground up. • Personally led the Sales & B2B Lead Generation team, delivering 20+ high-quality enterprise leads per month. • Launched an in-house Content Studio producing architectural and real estate content, generating hundreds of thousands of views across YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. Strategy & Execution: • Designed and executed scalable processes bridging creative direction, brand positioning, and high-end production. • Built operational infrastructure supporting remote collaboration, multiple service lines, and international distribution without compromising creative quality.

Strategic Framing: Co-founded Dezest to deliver high-end architectural and interior design for discerning private clients. Grew from inception into a boutique studio with projects across Europe and the USA, including an ultra-luxury residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Major Achievements: • Delivered 70+ bespoke residential and commercial design projects, with a primary focus on luxury residential. • Expanded into new international markets within three years, building a portfolio spanning Europe and the United States. • Secured and completed an exclusive high-profile project in Bel Air, Los Angeles. • Built a referral-driven client acquisition pipeline, with over 60% of new projects coming from repeat or referred clients. • Achieved consistent annual growth in project volume, completing 20+ projects per year during peak operations. Strategy & Execution: • Directed all aspects of studio operations, from client acquisition to concept design and final delivery. • Implemented design and project management workflows that improved delivery timelines and ensured consistent quality across projects. • Built and managed a hybrid team of in-house designers and specialized freelancers to scale resources for larger or more complex assignments.