Cyber Business Podcast

The Secrets of Scaling: Vladyslav Podoliako’s Entrepreneurial Playbook

Written by Matthew Connor | Jan 28, 2025 9:25:31 PM

Vladyslav Podoliako is the visionary founder and CEO of Belkins and Folderly, among 12 other innovative companies. Over nearly a decade, Vlad has established himself as a leader in B2B acquisition, email deliverability, and tech-driven solutions across industries ranging from marketing to agriculture. Through a keen focus on solving real-world problems, Vlad’s journey offers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike.



Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • How Vlad turned his entrepreneurial vision into 14 successful businesses
  • The strategy behind launching Belkins and Folderly
  • Insights on email deliverability and its impact on ROI
  • How to identify and hire the right talent for long-term success
  • The importance of prioritizing team growth over company growth
  • How leveraging a co-founder dynamic can drive business scalability
  • Success stories from unexpected industries like manufacturing and nonprofits

In this episode…

Vlad Podoliako shares his journey from an entry-level IT position to founding Belkins, a top B2B acquisition agency. He explains how Belkins grew into a multi-company ecosystem, solving critical business challenges like email deliverability through its product, Folderly. Vlad’s approach to entrepreneurship is rooted in solving problems for his own team and clients, leading to innovative solutions that branch out into entirely new businesses.

He emphasizes the value of teamwork, highlighting how his co-founder dynamic and strategic hiring process have been instrumental in managing 14 businesses. Vlad discusses the challenges and rewards of building a strong organizational culture that prioritizes individual growth, stating, “If people grow, everything flourishes.”

Vlad also details the technicalities of email marketing, from optimizing deliverability through tools like SPF and DKIM to refining outreach strategies for diverse industries. He shares examples of surprising success in industries like furniture manufacturing and nonprofits, proving that with the right strategy, even traditional sectors can achieve outstanding results.

For entrepreneurs, Vlad offers practical advice on time management, leveraging co-founders, and staying opportunistic, while reinforcing the idea that strong teams and innovative problem-solving are key to sustainable growth.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Matthew Connor on LinkedIn
CyberLynx 
Vladyslav Podoliako on LinkedIn
Belkins.io Website
Folderly Website

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