From Code to CEO - The Birth of a Vision ft. Denis Yakovenko- CEO of Faster than Light | Ep.26
About this episode
Denis Yakovenko shares his journey from software engineer to CEO, discussing the challenges and insights gained while building his startup during global crises.
What happens when a Ukrainian 🇺🇦 software engineer becomes a father and decides to change the world? 🚀Denis Yakovenko, CEO of Faster Than Light (FTL), shares the exact moment that transformed him from employee to entrepreneur—and how he built a company that helps startups launch products at record speed. 🔥 WHAT WE COVER:The personal catalyst that made him quit his job Why startups beat big corporations in the talent war Building through COVID-19 and the Ukraine war His unconventional approach to leadershipWhy he refuses to have role models The future of product development 💡 KEY INSIGHTS:→ Why people matter more than company prestige→ How global crises can accelerate startup growth→ The real cost of leaving employment for entrepreneurship→ Building resilient teams in uncertain times→ Why speed beats perfection in today's market 🎯 PERFECT FOR:✅ Developers thinking about starting a company✅ Entrepreneurs navigating crisis and uncertainty✅ Startup founders scaling their teams✅ Anyone seeking authentic entrepreneurship stories Denis doesn't sugarcoat the journey—he shares the real risks, the failures, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than having a…
People in this episode
Hosts: Anthony Prakash, Riddhi Gore
Guest: Denis Yakovenko
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- startups
- leadership
- product development
- global crises
Keywords
- entrepreneurship
- startups
- leadership
- product development
- Ukraine
- COVID-19
- resilient teams
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Faster Than Light
Places: Ukraine, COVID-19
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