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Travis Makes MoneyMake Money with 18 Startups | Igor VainshteinIgor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of GolfTrak.app and Entrepreneurpoly. Born in the USSR and raised in Australia after his family immigrated with just $200, Igor’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and relentless innovation. With over 20 business ventures—most of them failures—he’s built, lost, and rebuilt his fortune, ultimately selling his golf simulator company to GOLFTEC and pioneering new ways to gamify entrepreneurship. Igor’s raw honesty about the peaks and valleys of business, combined with his passion for teaching real-world entrepreneurial skills, makes him a truly unique and...
2025-06-1140 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money with 18 Startups | Igor VainshteinIgor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of GolfTrak.app and Entrepreneurpoly. Born in the USSR and raised in Australia after his family immigrated with just $200, Igor’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and relentless innovation. With over 20 business ventures—most of them failures—he’s built, lost, and rebuilt his fortune, ultimately selling his golf simulator company to GOLFTEC and pioneering new ways to gamify entrepreneurship. Igor’s raw honesty about the peaks and valleys of business, combined with his passion for teaching real-world entrepreneurial skills, makes him a truly unique and...
2025-06-1140 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast#266 - From 18 Failed Startups to Multi-Million Dollar Success | Igor Vainshtein Can you fail 18 times and still build a million-dollar business? Absolutely — if you treat failure as a training ground, not a dead end. Igor Vainshtein shares his raw insights about what really happens behind the scenes of building, scaling, and sometimes losing businesses. Igor is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of GolfTrak.app and Entrepreneurpoly. With over 20 businesses under his belt (most of them failures), he’s a believer that the entrepreneurial journey is about growth, not just wins. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear: Why most s...
2025-05-2849 min
Founder's StoryBreaking the Mold: Reimagining Entrepreneurship with Igor Vainshtein, Creator of the Entrepreneurpoly Board Game | S2 Ep. 179Igor Vainshtein returns to share his journey from early entrepreneurial struggles to major successes. From overcoming near-bankruptcy to executing a strategic exit, Igor offers deep insights on building resilient businesses and pivoting to new ventures with purpose. Igor Vainshtein – Best-selling author, inventor of the Entrepreneurpoly Board Game, founder of 24/7 Golf (sold to GOLFTEC), and creator of GolfTrak.App.1. The Strategic ExitExit Story:Sold his company to a public company (GOLFTEC) in a deal that shared both risk and reward.Discussed how a strategic acquisition can leverage a company’s value chain over trad...
2025-02-2821 min
Freedom Nation PodcastFrom Bankruptcy to Board Games: Igor Vainshtein’s Journey to Entrepreneurial ResilienceEntrepreneurship is glorified, but few talk about the repeated failures, financial struggles, and self-doubt that come with it. Igor Vainshtein knows the highs and lows of entrepreneurship better than most—after moving to Australia with nothing, he built multiple businesses, only to lose everything multiple times. Through years of trial and error, he cracked the code on resilience and eventually sold his golf simulator company for a major exit. Now, he’s bringing his lessons full circle with a board game designed to teach entrepreneurs how to navigate real-world business challenges.In this episode, Igor shares his roll...
2025-02-2644 min
Entrepreneur, Among Other Things#87- Igor Vainshtein - From Childhood in the USSR to Worldwide EntrepreneurIgor Vainshtein is a startup addict, Golf Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker & Advisor! He is passionate about entrepreneurship, golf tech, and helping others succeed. From creating GolfTrak —your ultimate golf simulator app, to sharing startup wisdom in his book "Practical Manifestation", he's dedicated to innovation and impact. Connect with Igor:- Instagram: @theigorv- X.com: @theigor- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorvainshtein/- Tiktok: @theigorv- YouTube: @igorvainshtein- Check out his books: [Amazon](https://www.amzn.com/dp/B0DBY2Z2VT) - Need a speaker? [Connect here...
2025-02-191h 31
Chasing The InsightsIgor Vainshtein on EntrepreneurpolyIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author and creator Igor Vainshtein. Igor talks to us about his board game Entrepreneurpoly. Igor Vainshtein’s journey began when he migrated from the USSR to Australia at the young age of ten. By 17, he had launched his first business, setting the stage for an impressive entrepreneurial career. His passion for technology led him to become a CTO, specializing in enterprise software implementations—yet it was a chance encounter with golf that sparked a whole new chapter of innovation. Igor started by building indo...
2025-01-0942 min
The Jorge Pelayo PodcastEP 17 - Igor Vainshtein - From MILLIONAIRE to BROKE to MILLIONAIRE!Igor Vainshtein is a best-selling author, startup addict, entrepreneur, and the creator of Entrepreneurpoly – the Entrepreneur Board Game. With a passion for business, Igor has successfully built and grown ventures across multiple industries. His firsthand experience with the entrepreneurial rollercoaster inspired him to create a game that reflects the highs and lows of the business world. He’s truly graduated from the school of hard knocks!His best-selling book, Practical Manifestation: How to Leverage the Principles of Project Management to Turn Your Dreams into Reality is packed with tips and strategies that have fueled his success, and he’s d...
2024-10-281h 15
Peak Performance Perspectives with Mark Talukdar#26- From Startup Lessons to Entrepreneurial Board Games: A Deep Dive into the Realities of Entrepreneurship with Igor VanshtienIn this episode of Peak Performance Perspectives Podcast, host Mark Talukdar is joined by serial entrepreneur Igor Vanshtien to explore the true challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Igor, a self-proclaimed "startup addict," shares his journey through multiple ventures, including the creation of his new board game, Entrepreneuropoly—a unique tool designed to teach financial literacy and the raw realities of building a business.
Igor delves into his inspiration behind the board game, comparing it to Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow 101, but with a more gritty, real-world approach that encapsulates the high-stakes grind of entrepreneurship. He shares candid experiences of bo...
2024-09-2539 min
The ModGolf PodcastSEASON 15 WRAP-UP / SEASON 16 PREVIEWThat's a wrap for Season 15 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our team is currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 16, which launches in mid September 2024. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how inclusion, technology, entertainment, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.
We want to thank Golf Genius Software for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast!
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Golf Genius powers tournament...
2024-09-0525 min
The Wednesday Match Play Podcast brought to you by Eden Mill St AndrewsIgor Vainshtein, GolfTrak Launch Monitor App | Episode No. 417The GolfTrak Launch Monitor App is a comprehensive golf performance tracking tool designed to help golfers of all levels improve their game. This app utilizes advanced technology to monitor and analyze various aspects of a golfer's performance, including swing speed, ball trajectory, distance, and accuracy. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Igor talks about how he got involved in the golf business, details all the key features of the app, explains how the app uses your phone’s camera to track the ball, and shares the biggest challenges he’s faced and...
2024-08-141h 04
Golf Business Technology PodcastThe GBT Podcast Season 2, Episode 3 – Interview between Igor Vainshtein/GolfTrak.app and Golf Business Technology
Igor is a Golf Entrepreneur, with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning continents and industries. His journey from the USSR to Australia, and eventually to the USA, is not just a tale of immigration but a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of success and a "better life".In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Igor's passion for golf has been a constant throughout his journey. Golf is not just a hobby; it's a discipline that mirrors many aspects of business and life. It requires patience, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement—qualities that have also been crucial to...
2024-06-2438 min
The Accelerate Golf PodcastFrom Tech to Golf: Igor Vainshtein’s Entrepreneurial JourneyWe explore the business of golf in this episode of the Accelerate Golf podcast, with a very informative conversation with Igor Vainshtein, an entrepreneur who transitioned from the tech world to the golf industry. Igor shares his story of founding and selling 24/7 Golf to GOLFTEC and his current role as the CEO of GolfTrak, a revolutionary launch monitor app available for free on the Apple App Store.
Igor discusses his accidental entry into the golf industry, his passion for the sport, and the series of entrepreneurial ventures that led him to success. Learn about the challenges he...
2024-06-0845 min
Goforth & Golf Podcast88: GolfTrak to an Enjoyable GameSteve has an informative conversation with GolfTrak creator Igor Vainshtein. They discuss the tremendous features of the GolfTrak app as well as the following topics:
--His background and how he started his tech career
--How his passion for golf influenced his approach to entrepreneurship
--How GolfTrak utilizes data analytics to give the golfer an enjoyable experience
--How GolfTrak works and how easy it is to setup
--Challenges he faced developing and marketing GolfTrak
--How emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning will influence the future of golf
....and much more
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2024-06-0539 min
The ModGolf PodcastEmbracing Lessons: Wisdom Gained from Failure - Igor Vainshtein, Founder of GolfTrak.app"It was a simulator venue that had six bays with lessons and it was going out of business. In the building I worked in there was a space for lease on the ground level. We ended up buying the business and moved it there for five years. An Indoor Golf Centre with 10 bays, an indoor bunker, massive putting green, a bar and a cafe. It did okay but the rent we were paying was huge so in the end we have to get out of there."
"Shortly after that I had an idea to pivot. 24-hour gyms...
2024-06-0546 min
The Risepreneur PodcastScaling Startups, Persistence, and Pivoting: Igor Vainshtein's Insights | Risepreneur Podcast Ep 19🤔 Curious about how immigrants successfully navigate the startup world and achieve entrepreneurial success? 🌍🚀 In this compelling episode of the Risepreneur Podcast, host Boruch sits down with Igor Vainshtein, a seasoned entrepreneur celebrated for his remarkable track record in the startup ecosystem. Igor's story is one of resilience and ingenuity, beginning with his immigrant roots and evolving into the creation of successful ventures like GolfTrak. Throughout the episode, Igor delves into his entrepreneurial journey, sharing invaluable lessons and profound insights into the dynamic world of startups. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply fascinated by success stories, this episode offers a wealth of...
2024-05-3155 min
The Risepreneur PodcastScaling Startups, Persistence, and Pivoting: Igor Vainshtein's Insights | Risepreneur Podcast Ep 19🤔 Curious about how immigrants successfully navigate the startup world
and achieve entrepreneurial success? 🌍🚀
In this compelling episode of the Risepreneur Podcast, host Boruch sits
down with Igor Vainshtein, a seasoned entrepreneur celebrated for his
remarkable track record in the startup ecosystem. Igor's story is one of
resilience and ingenuity, beginning with his immigrant roots and
evolving into the creation of successful ventures like GolfTrak.
Throughout the episode, Igor delves into his entrepreneurial journey,
sharing invaluable lessons and profound insights into the dynamic world
of startups. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply
fascinated by success stories, this episode offers a wealth...
2024-05-3155 min
golf SMARTERHow A Golf Simulator Can Improve Your Game and Lower Your Scores with Igor Vainshtein of GolfTrak.app947: Igor Vainshtein, the founder of GolfTrak.app, shares his journey in the golf industry and the future of technology in golf. Igor talks about the rise of 24-hour golf practice areas and the convergence of technology in the golf industry. He introduces GolfTrak.app, a launch monitor app that uses the cameras on your phone to provide accurate data on ball speed, launch angle, and more. Igor emphasizes the importance of knowing your carry distance and dispersion, and how technology can help golfers improve their game. The conversation with Igor Vainshtein covers the features and benefits of the Golf Track ap...
2024-05-1547 min
If Not Now Wen PodcastEmbracing the Entrepreneurial Journey - Interview with Igor VainshteinMy special guest in today’s episode of If Not Now Wen is Igor Vainshtein, a serial entrepreneur from Australia. Igor started his entrepreneurial journey at age 16 building websites in 1996, when most people didn’t even know what a website was.
When Igor was a child, his parents migrated from former USSR (Moldova/Ukraine) to Australia in search of a brighter future. Following in his father’s steps, Igor became passionate about tech and built a successful career in IT, later becoming CTO for several companies in the healthcare sector.
Just...
2022-11-1558 min