The world of rhythmic gymnastics is often perceived as a blend of grace and extreme discipline. In a recent in-depth interview, Maria Kaluzhskaya, a former Russian national gymnast and founder of Champion Rhythmics in San Diego, shared her unique perspective on building a sports career and a business in the
If you're contemplating a move to the United States or have already made the leap, you might find yourself wondering if the experience is worth the investment. Having spent nearly a decade living in the U.S., I can share insights on the two key reasons that make
Imagine setting foot in a new country armed with nothing more than a backpack, $400, and an unshakable passion for chess. Meet Victor, an entrepreneurial chess enthusiast who traded the snowy streets of St. Petersburg for the sunny tech world of Silicon Valley. His journey isn't just about
Slava Kurilov left Soviet Russia in 1974 in a way that reads like a sea legend: he bought a ticket on a government cruise liner and jumped overboard in the Pacific, then swam to a Philippine island. The story is equal parts political decision, personal conviction, and raw physical endurance.
Marina Morgan is a psychologist, executive coach, and researcher of the neurophysiology of entrepreneurship. In this conversation, she explains why successful founders often hit psychological crises, how mental state shapes business outcomes, and what leaders can do to stay productive and clear-minded in the age of AI. How did you
Anna Naumova spoke openly about the challenges of adaptation, how she had to go through more than 100 interviews to land her first job, and why being fired from a major company can happen in just 30 minutes. The conversation is honest, sometimes sharp, and full of practical advice for
Kirill Lutcenko is a former actor and TV host who immigrated to the U.S. in 2016. He worked as a waiter and hospice aide, retrained as a DJ, and eventually launched his video production company, Spinach Video, in Silicon Valley. Today he focuses on viral content for medical brands
1. Experience is an advantage, not a liability Mark argues that older founders are not dinosaurs in the AI era. The real edge comes from the ability to ask the right questions. Experience lets people identify what they do not know and then frame precise, high-value queries for AI tools.
In this conversation, I speak with Alena Petrova about moving to the United States, adapting to Silicon Valley, building a business, raising investments — and why many immigrants struggle most with selling themselves. Below are her honest answers — from the realities of co-living life to the inside workings of a venture
In this episode, I talk with Nick Davidov, investor and founder of Davidovs VC, about the journey from early startups in Russia to investing in dozens of U.S. companies. It’s an honest conversation about risk, faith, immigration — and how new unicorns are born. When and why did you
A conversation between Sergey Konovalov and Alexander Khambir What if a job interview turned into your first contract — and launched your business? That’s exactly what happened to Alexander Khambir, a director and producer who came to the U.S. with a background in video production and is now building
On the Life in the USA channel, we recently published an interview with Alexander Volchek — a seasoned entrepreneur, former CEO of GeekBrains and Megaplan, business mentor, and spiritual guide. But this article is not simply a recap — it’s a reflection. Using Alexander’s story as a lens, we’ll