Razvan Roman

You absolutely need to hear the story of Razvan Roman. This guy’s the real deal in the startup world. Romanian-born but totally at home in Silicon Valley, Razvan’s process is one of pure hustle and vision. He jumped into the startup scene early, and by 2013, he co-founded Two Tap, a significant e-commerce platform that made online shopping way smoother. Think about it, no more friction at checkout. He built a platform that let publishers and apps sell stuff directly, cutting out all the bullshit that slows down sales. That thing blew up, pulling in around $100 million in gross merchandise volume and serving 50 big-name clients worldwide. They raised $4.5 million from US VCs, and in 2014, they crushed it at YC’s Winter batch.

But Razvan’s not just about that one hit. He’s got a crazy diverse background, been involved in startups like Atelieru’, Zuum, SociaLook, CaptainGO, Adswizz, NoPrimeTime, and even worked as an independent consultant. The dude’s lived and built companies across Bucharest, London, and Silicon Valley, and now he’s splitting his time between Miami and SF. That’s some globe-trotting entrepreneurial grind right there.

What’s mad interesting is how he talks about building startups in the US versus Europe, he’s got insights, no cap. He mentors, speaks, and shares his experience on fundraising, scaling, and just the raw realities of startup life. To him, starting something isn’t just about the idea, it’s about the hustle, the relentless drive to turn vision into reality, even when the odds are stacked.

His story isn’t just about tech or success, it’s about the mindset. Razvan saw a problem, jumped into it, and built something that got acquired by Honey, a big player in e-comm. That’s not just luck, that’s a guy who understands what it takes, who’s not afraid to take risks, and who’s always pushing forward. Bottom line, Razvan Roman is a founder who’s been through the fire, come out the other side, and keeps inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs.