From Influencer to Founder: Rebuilding the Creator Economy with Purpose
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From Influencer to Founder: Rebuilding the Creator Economy with Purpose

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Vita Shafinska had to rebuild her 200,000-strong digital community from scratch. Now, with over 620,000 UK followers, she’s transitioning from creator to tech founder.

Vita joins David to unpack the realities of the creator economy, the power of AI avatars, and why only 2% of VC funding goes to female founders. A raw look at resilience, networking, and the human side of tech.


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