Rafael Hurtado, the visionary behind global ventures like Tired Nomadic and Desert Shrimp Games, reveals how he transformed a Polish garage startup into an international powerhouse. In this episode, he shares:
🚀 Bootstrapping Secrets: How to scale without investors.
🌍 Global Expansion Hacks: Breaking into the US market from scratch.
💡 Risk-Taking Mindset: Why Polish entrepreneurs thrive against odds.
💼 Investor Insights: Balancing gut instincts with strategic growth.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: From Communist Poland to Vegas
Rafael’s origin story and escaping the Iron Curtain.
02:04 - Garage Startup to Global Leader
How Tired Nomadic scaled from a grandma’s garage.
06:32 - Cracking the US Market
Virtual offices, cultural pivots, and ISO certifications.
11:03 - Investor Playbook
Why gut instincts - spreadsheets in early-stage investing.
15:52 - Mentorship & Bootstrapping
“Don’t chase investors—solve problems first.”
19:26 - Nevada’s Startup Ecosystem
Why Vegas beats Silicon Valley for hungry founders.
25:01 - Closing: Build Legacy, Not Exits
Rafael’s advice for first-time founders.
A must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone chasing audacious dreams.
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