In this episode, Paul Vezelis shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a startup founder. He discusses the perception of startups, the commercial aspects of the ecosystem, and the importance of considering all facets of entrepreneurship. Paul reflects on his experiences selling his e-shop, competing in glider competitions, and starting a software company. He emphasizes perseverance, the necessity of being passionate about your work, and having motivations beyond money.

Paul, co-founder of Traxlo, talks about the value of accelerators for knowledge and networking, while noting that this knowledge is also available online. He highlights the impact of gig work on society and the satisfaction of paying gig workers. Paul concludes by sharing his mixed feelings about startup events and stresses the importance of providing value to customers.

🔗 Connect with Paul:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vezelis/

🎙️ Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:

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🎵 Music by Luca Nioi: 

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Chapters:

00:00 The Rewards and Challenges of Entrepreneurship

09:46 Perseverance and Never Giving Up in the Startup World

29:05 The Importance of Obsession and Motivation

36:25 The Value of Accelerators

45:17 The Rise of Gig Work

50:16 Providing Value to Customers

57:18 The Mixed Value of Startup Events