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Part 2 of our conversation with Adam Aktar continues our no-nonsense series profiling influential voices in data, tech, and entrepreneurship. These interviews cut through the noise, offering straight-talking insights from consultants, founders, and leaders who are actually reshaping what success looks like in today’s shifting tech landscape.

Adam is joined by Ilya Vladimirskiy, a Berlin-based data expert, fractional leader, and independent contractor. With years of experience spanning startups, scale-ups, and international teams, Ilya’s approach fuses deep technical expertise with practical leadership wisdom.

This episode picks up on Ilya’s shift from traditional employment to the world of independent consulting. He candidly shares the initial doubts that held him back, fears about sales, safety, and the challenge of juggling multiple clients. Through honest reflection, Ilya reveals how navigating these challenges has made his work-life more fulfilling and less stressful, offering real talk for anyone considering the freelance route.

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Networking and personal branding take centre stage, as Ilya details his philosophy behind creating viral LinkedIn content and the balance between humour and authority in building a niche presence online. He reveals that while public posts haven’t delivered direct business, they bolster credibility, expand his reach, and fuel a deeper sense of community, critical assets for any modern tech leader.

Turning toward today’s hottest topic, Adam and Ilya dissect the promise and pitfalls of AI in business and healthcare. Ilya offers a pragmatic take on AI’s infiltration of recruitment processes, the looming risks of abuse, and why face-to-face interactions may soon make a comeback. In the high-stakes world of healthcare startups, he cautions against blind faith in tech hype, emphasising the harsh realities of regulation, safety, and the necessity of real expertise when lives are on the line.

Peppered with personal anecdotes, strategic insights, and hard-won lessons, this episode is essential listening for leaders, founders, and anyone aiming to build sustainable, impactful tech-driven careers.

If you’re seeking to scale data teams, attract best-in-class talent, or craft your own independent path in tech, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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Learn how our solutions empower teams to scale smarter and operate with confidence. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest in tech leadership, industry trends, and future episodes of Other Videos.

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