DealMakers Dmytro Voloshyn On Raising $170 Million To Build The Largest Marketplace For Online Language Learning
Jan 19, 2024
Dmytro Voloshyn, co-founder and CEO of Preply, shares his inspiring journey from a small city in Ukraine to building a global language-learning powerhouse. Topics discussed include achieving product market fit, dealing with COVID, raising over $170 million, challenges in raising money and getting acquired, importance of metrics and vision, role of AI in language learning, and building a diverse international team.
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Early Inspiration
- Dmytro Voloshyn grew up in a small Ukrainian city far from the tech scene.
- Inspired by movies like "The Social Network," he pursued his passion for building products and computer science.
Technical Foundation
- Dmytro excelled in computer science competitions as a child, leading him to study at a top Ukrainian university.
- His strong technical foundation enabled him to become a technical co-founder, understanding both coding and business.
Entrepreneurial Spark
- Dmytro's entrepreneurial spirit was sparked early on by reading "Capitalism for Kids" after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- This led to a fascination with business and finance, shaping his entrepreneurial mindset.