Serafim Korablev — Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of 21st.dev — Join us as Serafim shares his inspiring journey from a product manager to a self-taught coder and successful serial entrepreneur, emphasizing the transformative power of resilience and passion in business.

In this uncut conversation, he tells Enrico:
• He explores the motivational shift from the desire for wealth to finding joy in creating impactful projects.
• Seraphim reveals how he built over twenty startups, with only two achieving notable success, showcasing the grit required in entrepreneurship.
• He discusses his pivotal transition into entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of mentors like Oscar Hartman in shaping his mindset.
• Seraphim shares practical insights on the emotional challenges of shutting down a startup and the complexities in investor relationships during failures.
• He envisions establishing a private university in Russia to support scientific development, illustrating his commitment to societal contributions beyond business success.

00:14 – The Pursuit of Wealth: Understanding Entrepreneurial Motivation
01:27 – My Journey: From Product Manager to Serial Entrepreneur
02:03 – The Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship: 20 Ventures, 2 Successes
04:14 – Building Wealth: A Long-Term Vision for Contribution
07:18 – Mentors Matter: How Role Models Shape Your Entrepreneurial Mindset
13:29 – The Power of Iteration: Pivoting in the Entrepreneurial Landscape
15:27 – Overcoming Challenges: The Quest for Your First Million
19:41 – The Heartbreak of Closure: Navigating Startup Failures and Investor Relationships
24:54 – Fundraising Trials: Managing Investor Relations Amid Failure
30:08 – Taking a Breather: Exploring Coding After a Startup Setback
31:50 – The Importance of Personal Connections: Rediscovering Well-Being in Russia
32:30 – Collaborating for Success: Launching the AI Video Editor Cutly
34:00 – Launch Challenges: Promotion Struggles After Cutly's Debut
36:00 – New Ideas: Inspired by Crypto Communities for a New Platform
39:30 – Pre-Launch Pressures: Facing Unexpected Challenges
40:00 – Fast Development vs. First Mover Advantage: Reflections on Speed
44:05 – The Quick Sale: Meeting a Potential Buyer for Rapid Success
49:27 – Speed of Sales: Comparing Russian and European Business Practices
51:20 – Engagement Insight: Comparing Gaspam and Twenty First Dev's User Rates
56:04 – Personal Passion: Building Projects from Genuine Interest
59:39 – A Shift in Focus: Seeking Happiness Over Wealth
1:03:47 – Moving Forward: From Contributing Features to New Venture Exploration
1:05:00 – Speedy Development: Creating the First Version with Innovation
1:06:30 – Funding Insights: Building Without External Investment
1:09:30 – Diverging Paths: Friend’s Immediate Success in Mobile Apps
1:14:00 – Significant Backing: Transitioning from Solo to Venture-Backed Success
1:19:00 – Team Dynamics: How Size and Background Influence Startup Success
1:20:49 – Evolving VC Strategies: The Rise of More Startups
1:23:00 – The AI Coding Landscape: Limitations and Future Potential
1:26:06 – Capability Diffs: Implications of AI Models in Software Development
1:32:06 – Vision for the Future: Establishing a Private University in Russia
1:36:30 – Joy in Creation: Finding Deeper Motivation Beyond Wealth
1:39:20 – Lifelong Learning: Leveraging AI for Efficient Knowledge Acquisition
102:30 – Staying Competitive: The Need for Businesses to Embrace Technology
103:11 – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs: Meaning Beyond Monetary Gain

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