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Ilia Markov

Senior Growth Marketing Manager
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Ilia is Meilisearch's growth manager, helping more people discover and adopt superior search technology. Ilia got an MBA from the University of Michigan before spending 10 years in B2B SaaS.

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Algolia review: The enterprise giant meets the developer favorite – Meilisearch

Algolia review: The enterprise giant meets the developer favorite – Meilisearch

Algolia review: Powerful search-as-a-service with AI features & enterprise tools, but complex pricing. See why Meilisearch is the top alternative.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov06 Nov 2025
Semantic search vs. RAG: A side-by-side comparison

Semantic search vs. RAG: A side-by-side comparison

Explore the differences between semantic search and RAG. Learn when to use each, common trade-offs, benefits, evaluations, and more.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov04 Nov 2025
Algolia vs Typesense vs Meilisearch: Which search engine powers better developer experiences in 2025?

Algolia vs Typesense vs Meilisearch: Which search engine powers better developer experiences in 2025?

Algolia vs Typesense comparison: Enterprise features vs simplicity. Plus discover Meilisearch - AI-powered search with developer-friendly setup.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov30 Oct 2025
RAG vs. prompt engineering: choosing the right approach for you

RAG vs. prompt engineering: choosing the right approach for you

Explore the key differences between RAG and prompt engineering. See which approach best suits your needs, where to apply them, and more.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov28 Oct 2025
Algolia vs Elasticsearch (vs Meilisearch): Which search solution actually fits your needs in 2025?

Algolia vs Elasticsearch (vs Meilisearch): Which search solution actually fits your needs in 2025?

Algolia vs Elasticsearch comparison: Premium managed service vs open-source flexibility. Explore Meilisearch as the balanced alternative.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov23 Oct 2025
GraphRAG vs. Vector RAG: Side-by-side comparison guide

GraphRAG vs. Vector RAG: Side-by-side comparison guide

A practical guide comparing GraphRAG and Vector RAG – how they work, key differences, pros/cons, top tools, and when to combine them for better answers.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov21 Oct 2025
RAG vs. CAG: The Smarter Choice for Your AI Stack

RAG vs. CAG: The Smarter Choice for Your AI Stack

Discover the main differences between Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Cache-Augmented Generation (CAG), and which one is best for you.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov09 Oct 2025
How to Build RAG Applications Using Ruby: A Developer’s Guide

How to Build RAG Applications Using Ruby: A Developer’s Guide

Discover how to build RAG applications in Ruby with this developer’s guide, covering essentials, tools, step-by-step setup, and how Ruby compares to Python.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov07 Oct 2025
How to Build RAG Applications on Rails: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Build RAG Applications on Rails: Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to building RAG applications with Ruby on Rails, covering core concepts, pitfalls, and best practices for production-ready AI apps.

Ilia Markov
Ilia Markov02 Oct 2025