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Anna & Vlad – 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail & Lessons for Startups
Welcome to another episode of In The ARENA with Dariush Soudi, where I’m joined by two inspiring young entrepreneurs, Anna and Vlad. Understanding that people pursue entrepreneurship for different reasons — some sustainable, some not — Anna and Vlad have made it their mission to help guide others on the path to long-term success.
In this episode, we dive into:
The 3 reasons most entrepreneurs fail
The importance of prioritizing process over people (and when to flip that)
Key lessons for young entrepreneurs and startups
Anna & Vlad’s Biography
Both originally from Ukraine, Anna and Vlad are driven by a shared desire to educate and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. After meeting at a networking event and discovering a common work ethic and vision, they teamed up to launch their own business ventures — bringing experience, mentorship, and practical tools to startups and aspiring business owners.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 – Introduction
2:41 – Ukraine and Russia
4:23 – Why Vlad didn’t join the family business
7:32 – Reflections on Vlad’s father
10:06 – Personal relationships and expectations
11:30 – How Anna and Vlad met
15:14 – Gender roles in business
18:27 – 3 reasons most entrepreneurs fail
25:26 – 3 essential lessons for young entrepreneurs
28:23 – Vlad’s journey and lessons from his father
31:23 – Why many salons fail
42:30 – The balance of people vs. process
46:31 – Tough decisions in business
55:05 – How to thrive as a young entrepreneur
59:03 – The F&B industry insights
1:00:57 – Thoughts on the younger generation’s work ethic
1:04:55 – What’s next for Anna and Vlad
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Anna & Vlad – 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail & Lessons for Startups
Welcome to another episode of In The ARENA with Dariush Soudi, where I’m joined by two inspiring young entrepreneurs, Anna and Vlad. Understanding that people pursue entrepreneurship for different reasons — some sustainable, some not — Anna and Vlad have made it their mission to help guide others on the path to long-term success.
In this episode, we dive into:
The 3 reasons most entrepreneurs fail
The importance of prioritizing process over people (and when to flip that)
Key lessons for young entrepreneurs and startups
Anna & Vlad’s Biography
Both originally from Ukraine, Anna and Vlad are driven by a shared desire to educate and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. After meeting at a networking event and discovering a common work ethic and vision, they teamed up to launch their own business ventures — bringing experience, mentorship, and practical tools to startups and aspiring business owners.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 – Introduction
2:41 – Ukraine and Russia
4:23 – Why Vlad didn’t join the family business
7:32 – Reflections on Vlad’s father
10:06 – Personal relationships and expectations
11:30 – How Anna and Vlad met
15:14 – Gender roles in business
18:27 – 3 reasons most entrepreneurs fail
25:26 – 3 essential lessons for young entrepreneurs
28:23 – Vlad’s journey and lessons from his father
31:23 – Why many salons fail
42:30 – The balance of people vs. process
46:31 – Tough decisions in business
55:05 – How to thrive as a young entrepreneur
59:03 – The F&B industry insights
1:00:57 – Thoughts on the younger generation’s work ethic
1:04:55 – What’s next for Anna and Vlad
Stay Connected
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