Setback? Try setup: the startup that used failure to win big

In this episode, we sit down with Yury Vasilkov, CEO of Gamaya, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum in deep tech. From overcoming a failed product launch to finding the right market (hello, sugarcane farmers 🧃), Yury shares the behind-the-scenes of navigating pivots, raising funding, and introducing AI into one of the most traditional industries on earth. 00:00:00 - Introductionto Gamaya and Yuri's Journey 00:03:10 - Transitioningfrom Corporate to Startup Leadership 00:05:53 - ChallengesFaced in Previous Startup Experience 00:08:57 - NavigatingGamaya's Early Challenges 00:11:52 - StrategicChanges and Business Model Pivot 00:15:01 - BuildingTrust with Farmers and Driving Adoption 00:18:02 - Innovatingin Agriculture: Overcoming Resistance to Change 00:24:05 - BuildingCustomer Relationships and Trust 00:28:26 - ExpandingProduct Portfolio and Market Reach 00:32:05 - NavigatingChallenges in Business Growth 00:34:20 - PersonalChallenges and Leadership in Uncertainty 00:41:23 - FindingMotivation and Balance in Entrepreneurship 00:42:52 - Passion forAgriculture and Technology