#8 Alina Verbenchuk: Turning Corporate Experience into Startup Strength

In this episode, we talk with Alina Verbenchuk, founder of Korda and Verbecetera. Alina built a successful career at Google, but her entrepreneurial spirit was always pushing her toward something more. After years in the corporate world, she made the leap to become a full-time founder. Alina shares her experience transitioning from the stability of corporate life to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, offering practical insights into which skills carried over from her time at Google and what she had to unlearn to thrive as a founder. We also explore the challenges of moving from a well-defined role to creating something on your own, the mindset shifts that come with that, and how to navigate the unknown. If you're considering the switch from corporate life to entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons and real-world advice.