In this inspiring episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Vasily Alekseenko, Founder of Foogin, the AI-powered B2B marketplace for real-time, personalized online wellness classes and webinars. Vasily’s journey from the corporate world to tech entrepreneur is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the growing importance of mental health in the workplace.

They dive into:

• The Foogin Story — How Vasily left his corporate career to launch Foogin, providing bespoke wellness solutions for companies through AI-driven personalization.
• Navigating a Crowded Market — The strategies Vasily used to stand out and build a trusted platform in the competitive wellness and tech space.
• Raising Investment — The real challenges of securing funding in a tough environment and the smart moves that helped position Foogin for growth.
• Building a Dream Team — How assembling the right people became critical to scaling the company.
• Creating a Business Ecosystem — How Vasily, encouraged by his mentor, founded The London Startup Scene, one of the most popular monthly in-person events for founders and investors — with 600+ registrations per event and a highly engaged audience.
• Using community building to not only foster startup growth but also fuel brand recognition and networking for Foogin.

Tune in for a front-row seat to Vasily’s incredible journey in wellness, tech, and startup community building.

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🕒 Key Talking Points

• Launching an AI-powered B2B wellness marketplace.
• Overcoming challenges in a crowded, competitive tech market.
• Smart fundraising strategies and building investor trust.
• Creating a thriving business ecosystem through The London Startup Scene.
• Growing a brand while building a community.