Founder's Story

Eugene Tutunikov: Scaling SwissWatchExpo to $90M Without Funding | S2 Ep. 67


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In this episode of Founder's Story, Daniel Robbins interviews Eugene Tutunikov, the CEO of SwissWatchExpo, who shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street to scaling a family business to $90 million in sales—without outside funding. Eugene discusses his early life as a refugee immigrant from Ukraine, the inspiration he drew from his family’s resilience, and how those experiences shaped his approach to entrepreneurship.

Tune in to hear Eugene’s story of transforming a small mom-and-pop watch business into an industry leader. He covers the pivotal moments in his business journey, such as prioritizing e-commerce, streamlining operations, and learning how to scale without investor backing. Eugene shares practical advice on tackling uncertainty, managing growth, and the power of curiosity when navigating unknown industries.

If you’re fascinated by luxury watches, entrepreneurship, and bootstrapped success stories, this episode is packed with valuable insights on balancing long-term growth and strategic execution.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The immigrant experience and its impact on entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Scaling a business from a local store to a global leader in luxury watches.
  • The challenges of growing a business without outside funding.
  • The rise of digital and luxury watches in today’s market.
  • Strategies for maintaining business growth over the long term.

Learn more about SwissWatchExpo: Website: SwissWatchExpo.com

Social: @SwissWatchExpo



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