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From Gaming to a $1M Agency: Rayka Moradi's Journey to Launching a Venture Studio Without Sales/Marketing | Hosted by Tom Marcus

Furlough Season 2 Episode 2

In this episode of Build in Public Radio, hosts Tom and Valeria welcome Raika, co-founder and CEO of Gaply, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. 

Raika shares his story of starting as a game developer at the age of 12 and evolving into running a game development agency by leveraging community involvement. He elaborates on the importance of providing value to communities and attributes his success to focusing on community-based growth and resilience. 

The conversation touches on Raika's early involvement in blockchain, the benefits of cryptocurrency for cross-border transactions, and strategic business development through partnerships and communities. Raika also highlights his current venture studio approach at Gaply, emphasizing the significance of solving real-world problems with technological solutions. 

Additionally, they discuss the startup ecosystem in Dubai and other emerging markets, underscoring the importance of community and the mindset needed to endure and succeed in entrepreneurship.