#18: In Tokyo, Igor shares his entrepreneurial adventures in Japan
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🗒 Brief summary
In my interview with Igor, a Tokyo-based Webflow developer and agency owner, he shared his journey from studying international relations in Russia to building a tech career in Japan. Without a technical background, Igor discovered Webflow while seeking marketing solutions for his startup, which eventually led him to master the platform and launch his own agency. His company now specializes in helping Japanese businesses migrate from traditional CMS platforms to Webflow. Igor offered fascinating insights about Japanese web design aesthetics, which often feature information-dense layouts reflecting cultural communication preferences. Despite the challenges of lengthy decision-making processes with Japanese clients, he values the loyalty these relationships bring. Igor runs a team of five, teaches Webflow through his Supasaito Academy, and expressed his deep appreciation for Tokyo's unique blend of modernity and tradition.
📚 Resources
- Igor on X: https://x.com/igorvoroshilov
- Igor on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorvoroshilov/
- Supasaito web site: https://www.supasaito.com/en
- Studio.design: https://studio.design/
- Webflow Tokyo Meetup: https://lu.ma/webflow-tokyo
📖 Chapters
0:36 Introduction in Tokyo
1:25 Background and Education
3:39 Startup Journey
5:15 Transition to NoCode
7:37 Discovering Webflow
9:37 Learning Webflow
11:37 Agency Overview
14:30 Client Needs and Requests
15:57 Japanese Design Aesthetics
19:53 Working with Japanese Clients
23:15 Sales Process and Challenges
26:41 Company Structure and Culture
29:03 Remote Work Benefits
31:59 Project Management Tools
34:15 Webflow Features and AI
39:59 Use of AI in Projects
46:22 No-Code Community in Japan
49:12 Fragmentation of Communities
51:30 Conclusion and Personal Interests
54:53 Closing Remarks and Social Links
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