I became interested in web development back in school, in 2006. As soon as I got access to the Internet, I wanted to understand how websites work and how they are created — and that moment became the starting point of my journey into web development.
After school, I enrolled in a local computer academy, expecting to build a solid foundation for my own projects. The program gave me a general base, but there still wasn't enough hands-on practice for real-world work and launching startups, so my first project didn't make it to a full result at that time. This pushed me to keep growing on my own: I studied modern web development approaches and tools independently, gained my first commercial experience, spoke at conferences, tried myself as a computer courses instructor, and worked in parallel as a freelancer.
Over time, I realized that my studies no longer aligned with my goals, and combining them with work became increasingly difficult. A chance encounter brought me together with a few like-minded people, and we launched a joint startup. The project grew quickly, and I decided to leave the academy to focus on it fully. Unfortunately, several strategic mistakes eventually led us to bankruptcy. That experience became a valuable foundation for future growth, and over the next few years I worked as a developer in various companies, contributing to projects across different industries.
I always strived to grow, explore new tools and approaches in web development, experiment with technologies, and sharpen my skills. Step by step, I went deeper into system architecture, complex structures, and designing clear and reliable solutions. Over time, it became evident that development is one thing, but creating a full product, bringing it to market, and achieving real sales is something entirely different. After several unsuccessful attempts to launch my own product, I made a conscious decision to expand my scope of responsibility and began studying marketing and the fundamentals of business in a more systematic way.
Later in my adult life, I made a deliberate decision to return to university, where I earned a bachelor's degree in computer science and later a master's degree in project management. I complemented this with courses in marketing, finance, and business analytics. Combining this theoretical foundation with my practical experience in web development, I built a solid base and a clear commitment to creating truly valuable digital products.
Over time, the limitations of working alone became increasingly clear, and by the end of 2025 I made the decision to establish RazumLabs as a product company built around values that matter to me. The foundation of the company is simple: technology should be grounded in common sense, and the environment should empower specialists to bring ideas to life, grow, and create real value for people.