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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2024 · 29 MIN

Raised $16m to Build an AR & AI SaaS

from Play It Smart · host Alexej Pikovsky

Vadim Rogovskiy is a three-time founder, and a partner at an early-stage tech fund in New York. He is the Founder of 3D Look, an AI enterprise SaaS which raised $16m. We delve into Vadim's journey of scaling a body scanning enterprise SaaS business that sells into Fashion and Fitness.He also discusses the challenges he faced, the changing perspective about fundings, and the importance of patience in business growth.🔍Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:29 Vadim's Journey and Thesis on Delaying Series A00:59 Vadim's Latest Venture and His Experience in the Fashion Industry01:38 Founding Story of 3D Look04:56 Product Validation and Initial Customer Acquisition07:49 Growth Journey and Challenges12:30 Lessons Learned and Shift in Mindset22:13 Vadim's Venture Capital Fund and His Approach24:44 Quick Fire Question Round27:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts💡 Key Highlights- The founding story of 3DLOOK and Vadim’s journey from Ukraine to New York, including the transition to the AR AI space for the fashion industry.- Challenges faced in the early stages of product validation and strategies for acquiring the first customers.- The importance and impact of content marketing and thought leadership in growing a tech startup.- Experiences and lessons learned from raising a significant Series A round and the effects on scaling the business.- Insights into strategic decision-making for startups, including how to approach reversible vs. irreversible decisions.- Leadership advice for founders, emphasizing the importance of team engagement and prioritization.- A recommended read for B2B founders that offers valuable insights into market penetration and growth.- Personal tools and resources that have been beneficial in managing and growing a tech startup.-- LINKS -- ► Full Transcript: https://nuoptima.com/saas-podcast/3d-look-vadim-rodovsky 🔗 Follow NUOPTIMA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexej-pikovsky-9743701/Website: https://www.nuoptima.com 🔗 Follow Vadim:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadim-rogovskiy/Website: https://3dlook.ai/🔔 Stay Updated: Turn on notifications to never miss our latest videos on growth tactics in SaaS, trends, and business insights. 

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