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Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

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The emotional toll of the war became apparent for Stacy and Roman after the initial phase of intense activity, particularly when they were confronted with distressing images from the conflict.

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Lessons From The Founders Scaling Their Startup In A War Zone

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Lessons From The Founders Scaling Their Startup In A War Zone

06/24/22

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Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

The first days of the invasion were filled with panic and stress as many people struggled to accept the reality of the situation, making it challenging for Stacy and Roman to manage their team effectively.

Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

As the war escalated, Stacy and Roman had to consider risks unfamiliar to most founders, constantly communicating with their team about potential threats and safety measures.

Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

Having a pre-established emergency plan allowed Stacy and Roman to focus and execute their evacuation strategy step by step, which was crucial during the chaotic first month of the war.

Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

Even while evacuating from Kyiv, Stacy and Roman witnessed the ongoing danger, including Russian helicopters flying overhead, highlighting that there was no safe place in Ukraine.

James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The human drama of war captivates people, as it raises questions about how individuals would cope with the challenges of conflict, including separation from loved ones and the trauma of combat.

James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The psychological impact of the Battle of Stalingrad is immense, representing a major loss for Germany despite the material losses being significant.

Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

The founders of Awesomic, Stacy Pavlyshyna and Roman Sevast, experienced a drastic change in their lives as they transitioned from startup founders to survival coordinators amidst the war in Ukraine.

Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Overconsumption of graphic content can increase the risk of PTSD, even if the events are happening far away, due to the impact on the amygdala.

Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Veterans returning from war felt exploited as they saw Rome prosper while they struggled to find work and lacked rewards for their service.