Breaking the Rules: Vadim Rogovskiy's Global Tech Journey and Rebel Capital Dreams

In this episode of "Made It with Connor Tomkies," Connor sits down with Vadim Rogovskiy, a successful entrepreneur who sold his first company in 2014 and has since been involved in various ventures, including the innovative AR company 3DLOOK. Vadim shares his journey from early entrepreneurial efforts in Ukraine, dealing with the challenges of in-game advertising, to his pivot into augmented reality and computer vision technology. Learn about his insights into the startup ecosystem, the importance of agility and perseverance, and his vision for the future.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:15 - Social Media Advertising in Eastern Europe

00:03:45 - Bootstrapping an Ad Network

00:10:00 - Challenges in the Eastern European Ad Market

00:15:00 - Selling the Company and Moving On

00:17:27 - Investing in Startups

00:24:15 - Pivot to Augmented Reality

00:30:00 - Building 3DLook

00:34:45 - Looking to the Future

00:37:30 - Closing Thoughts

Vadim's Stuff

Website: https://geek.vc/
Vadim's X: https://x.com/vadim_rogovskiy
Vadim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-rogovskiy/

My Stuff

Podcast: www.mysecondmillionpodcast.com
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/

Creators & Guests

Host

Connor Tomkies

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What is Made It with Connor Tomkies?

"Made It" is a podcast hosted by Connor Tomkies that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have not only built and exited their companies, but who are writing the next chapter of their journeys. The show focuses on the unique challenges and lessons learned while moving beyond the exit, offering insights and strategies for listeners aiming to grow their own businesses. Through engaging conversations with various guests, the podcast provides a blend of motivational stories, practical advice, and insider tips on entrepreneurship, business growth, and personal development.