What if the true test of an immigrant founder isn’t just about building — but having the courage to pivot, let go, or start from scratch in a land that’s not your own?

In this eye-opening episode, serial entrepreneur and investor Vadim Rogovskiy takes us deep into the mindset of what truly makes an excellent founder. From his early days building companies in Ukraine to raising millions in VC funding and finally relocating his life to New York, Vadim shares raw, honest insights about sacrifice, success, and the hidden cost of chasing growth.

He talks about the rare power of consistency, why the immigrant mindset gives founders an edge, and how ego and comfort zones can quietly kill progress. You’ll hear how he learned to stop playing the VC game, what he looks for before acquiring a startup, and the simple shift founders can make today to stay in the game long-term.

Tune in to learn how to lead with clarity, scale without burning out, and why knowing when to move on might be the most powerful decision you’ll ever make.

Key Topics:

• Why consistency is more important than talent
• How immigrant founders build resilience through discomfort
• The danger of chasing growth without real product-market fit
• When to pivot, quit, or double down as a founder
• What founders should do before raising or selling their company

Quote From The Episode:

"Don’t raise venture capital if you’re not all in"

- Vadim Rogovskiy

Timestamp:

[01:12] : Curiosity, Consistency, and the Immigrant Edge: What Defines an Excellent Entrepreneur?

[11:39] The Immigrant Mindset: Why Comfort Kills Potential and Consistency Builds Legends

[21:02] Leave Comfort, Build Greatness: Why the Boldest Founders Uproot Everything to Succeed

[30:04] From Jumping Too Early to Letting Go Too Late: Hard Lessons in Entrepreneurial Timing

[41:51] Why the Best Founders Know When to Pivot, Shrink, or Let Go — And Still Win

[47:51] Outro

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Website - 3dlook.me

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