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