Alex Korolev is CEO of GIScarta (https://giscarta.com/). It is a web mapping platform that can be used to make beautiful maps. We talk about its functionality whilst hearing many extra details about the industry in Russia. He’s also Russia’s most popular GIS education YouTuber:https://youtube.com/@gis?si=vKUuT9Q0kIb77ewQIt was great to hear how he’s used his success there as a funnel for business and recruiting.THE GEOSPATIAL INDEXThe Geospatial Index is a comprehensive listing of all publicly traded geospatial businesses worldwide. Why? The industry is growing at ~10% annually. For only $58,000 to start, this growth rate is $5,000,000 over a working life.This channel, Bluesky account, newsletter, watchlist and podcast express the view that you are serious about geospatial if you take the view of an investor, venture capitalist or entrepreneur.You are expected to do your own research. This is not a replacement for that. This is not investment advice. Consider it entertainment.NOT THE OPINION OF MY EMPLOYERNOT YOUR FIDUCIARYNOT INVESTMENT ADVICEBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geospatialindex.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/wilfred-waters-902b16217Watchlist: https://www.tradingview.com/watchlists/123254792/Newsletter: https://www.geospatial.money/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gpQUsaWxEBpYCnypEdHFC