In this episode, we sit down with Yury Vasilkov, CEO of Gamaya, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum in deep tech. From overcoming a failed product launch to finding the right market (hello, sugarcane farmers 🧃), Yury shares the behind-the-scenes of navigating pivots, raising funding, and introducing AI into one of the most traditional industries on earth.

00:00:00 - Introductionto Gamaya and Yuri's Journey

00:03:10 - Transitioningfrom Corporate to Startup Leadership

00:05:53 - ChallengesFaced in Previous Startup Experience

00:08:57 - NavigatingGamaya's Early Challenges

00:11:52 - StrategicChanges and Business Model Pivot

00:15:01 - BuildingTrust with Farmers and Driving Adoption

00:18:02 - Innovatingin Agriculture: Overcoming Resistance to Change

00:24:05 - BuildingCustomer Relationships and Trust

00:28:26 - ExpandingProduct Portfolio and Market Reach

00:32:05 - NavigatingChallenges in Business Growth

00:34:20 - PersonalChallenges and Leadership in Uncertainty

00:41:23 - FindingMotivation and Balance in Entrepreneurship

00:42:52 - Passion forAgriculture and Technology