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Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco

Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco

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Serial Entrepreneur Victor Penev: How Food Impacts Longevity, Mentorship, Finding Product Market Fit, and the Challenges of Startup Success #56

Serial Entrepreneur Victor Penev: How Food Impacts Longevity, Mentorship, Finding Product Market Fit, and the Challenges of Startup Success #56

2024-10-01
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Victor Penev, co-founder and CEO of Edamam, discusses the importance of food and longevity. He shares his mission to increase the average lifespan of Bulgarians to over 90 years and his belief that everyone should live a long, meaningful life. Victor talks about his diverse interests and how he became passionate about food. He also discusses his experience as a serial entrepreneur and the challenges of finding product-market fit. Victor explains how Edamam organizes food data to help people make informed and personalized food choices. He emphasizes the individuality of dietary needs and the importance of sticking to the mission while being adaptable. In this conversation, Victor Penev discusses the challenges of building Edamam and the importance of finding product-market fit. He also shares his philosophy on fundraising and the role of passion and patience in being a successful founder. Victor emphasizes the significance of food in longevity and the need for a more efficient food system. He provides insights on mentoring and finding a mentor, as well as the importance of defining what makes life meaningful.


In this conversation we will talk about:


  • Victor's Mission for Longevity
  • Victor's Personal Journey and Passion for Helping Others
  • Food Culture in Different Countries
  • Victor's Experience as Co-founder of Bulgaria's Largest Internet Company
  • Finding Product-Market Fit
  • Strategies and Lessons for Finding Product-Market Fit
  • The Role of Edamam's Database in Making Better Decisions
  • Personalized Strategies for Longevity Through Food
  • Building Edamam and Challenges
  • Exploring Longevity
  • The Role of Food in Longevity
  • The Food System and Resource Efficiency
  • Mentoring Startups in the Food Tech Industry
  • Finding a Mentor


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