Show notes
Ilya Bodner is the founder of numerous start-ups and has a unique perspective on innovation. A first-generation Uzbek immigrant, Ilya set his sights on achieving the American dream while paying his way through Ohio State University. His entrepreneurial spirit, one instilled in him as a child, hasn’t slowed down.He joins the Gravity Podcast to discuss his business philosophies, what fuels his passion and his three rules for launching a new company. What Brett asks:[03:25] Tell me a little bit about your childhood and what shaped you in early life.[06:15] What memories do you have of moving to the United States?[09:55] What was this period in your life like for your parents?[13:10] Was America what you expected at age 10?[22:20] Where does your entrepreneurial spirit come from?[26:45] Tell me a bit about your first entrepreneurial outings.[30:40] How was your college experience?[39:00] Do you prefer launching new business ventures or running operations once they’re established?[48:10] What would you say are the biggest learning experiences that led to you founding Bold Penguin?[52:40] You’ve achieved the American dream. Does it live up to expectations and what’s your next goal?To learn more about intentional living, and for the complete show notes, visit: gravityproject.comResources:boldpenguin.com/aboutlinkedin.com/in/ilyabodnertwitter.com/ibodnerGravity is a production of Crate Media
