Raised $16m to Build an AR & AI SaaS
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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 Background
00:29 Vadim's Journey and Thesis on Delaying Series A
00:59 Vadim's Latest Venture and His Experience in the Fashion Industry
01:38 Founding Story of 3D Look
04:56 Product Validation and Initial Customer Acquisition
07:49 Growth Journey and Challenges
12:30 Lessons Learned and Shift in Mindset
22:13 Vadim's Venture Capital Fund and His Approach
24:44 Quick Fire Question Round
27:50 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.
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► Full Transcript: https://nuoptima.com/saas-podcast/3d-look-vadim-rodovsky
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Website: https://3dlook.ai/
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