20+ years of experience in programming and operating software development firms, now assisting people to learn about general internet privacy & security. Growing his business with over 50 million users and 50 FTEs. (Episode 332 - Yegor Sak)

In this episode, Troy interviews Yegor Sak the Co-Founder and CEO of Windscribe based in Toronto, Canada. Yegor Sak has set up his own business to assist people in learning about general internet privacy or security.

With over 20 years of experience in learning programming and operating software development firms, Yegor Sak figured out what he wanted and decided to build his own business together with his two business partners. Windscribe was established in 2016 and has been running for over 7 years with over 50 million users and 50 FTEs.

Yegor has said that growing a small business requires trying to do something that you can do for yourself. So he says, “Learn every single aspect of the business that you're operating in, whether it's technical, whether it supports, whether it's if you're doing marketing, marketing, do all of these things yourself.”

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“In failure, you do learn what works, and what doesn't hone your development skills.” —Yegor Sak

“If your sole objective for running a business is to be rich, you will most likely fail.” —Yegor Sak

“Talking directly to people that have issues with your product is extremely beneficial.” —Yegor Sak

“To be successful, you have to appreciate what you do.” —Yegor Sak

“You have to force yourself to have that balance” —Yegor Sak

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