๐๏ธ Building Your Own Business Ecosystem: Insights from Foogin Founder Vasily Alekseenko ๐
In this podcast, we're thrilled to chat with Vasily Alekseenko, the mastermind behind Foogin ๐, an AI-powered B2B marketplace for personalized, bespoke, real-time online wellness classes and webinars led by professionals ๐งโ๏ธ๐. Vasily left his corporate job to dedicate all his time to getting Foogin up and running ๐โ๏ธ.Join us as we explore the challenges of raising investment in a fiercely competitive market ๐๐ผ and how Vasily ingeniously set up his business to support the recognition of mental health in the workplace ๐ง ๐ผ.Vasily will generously share the obstacles he encountered in building Foogin ๐๏ธ, including how he deftly navigated a crowded market ๐บ๏ธ and formed a dream team to fuel the company's growth ๐.Let's also delve into Vasily's journey with his business mentor, who encouraged him to create his own business ecosystem ๐ค๐ข. The outcome? The birth of The London Startup Scene one of the most popular monthly in-person free networking and pitching events for founders and investors ๐๐ค๐ฅ. Imagine, 600 registrations per event, with a 50% attendance rate ๐ ๐ฅ, and a diverse audience of 60% founders, 15% investors, and 25% other industry professionals ๐๐ผ.Through this event, Vasily not only facilitates connections between founders and investors ๐ก๐ค, but he also grows his own brand and creates a robust network of professionals to support Foogin's growth ๐๐ผ.Tune in as we learn from Vasily's awe-inspiring experiences, challenges, and resounding successes as a founder in the wellness and tech space ๐ง๐.